Construction Project Manager Nuclear

Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3 – Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite (TA-55 Plant)

Compensation: $58-$64

Schedule: 4/10s with anticipated overtime | All shifts including graveyard as required

Duration: 1 year with extensions up to 5 years | Conversion potential available

Openings: 40 positions available

Organization: LOG-CONSUPS deployed to ALDPI

Per Diem / Relocation: Available

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Q-Cleared candidates preferred | Must be able to obtain Q Clearance | Long-term commitment required

WHY THIS ROLE

LANL is seeking experienced Construction Project Managers and Superintendents to lead construction efforts at the TA-55 facility - a high-security nuclear environment supporting some of the nation's most critical federal missions. In this dual-function role you'll own project execution end-to-end: managing scope, budget, and schedule as a Control Account Manager while providing direct construction oversight and leading Superintendent-level staff. With 40 openings and a program duration of up to 5 years, this is one of the largest and most impactful hiring efforts currently underway at LANL.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as Control Account Manager responsible for scope, cost, and schedule for assigned construction work packages
• Lead construction crews and subcontractors during active work phases at TA-55
• Develop and maintain EVMS-compliant cost and schedule baselines
• Coordinate with engineering, QA, safety, and nuclear facility operations personnel
• Present project performance to federal project managers and DOE oversight personnel
• Manage subcontractor relationships and ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Lead daily coordination meetings and pre-job briefings
• Must be physically able to lift 50+ lbs, walk stairs, and stand for extended periods
• Must be available for all shifts including graveyard as required by operational tempo

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 10 years of nuclear worker experience - top hiring priority
• A-Level Access eligibility required
• S. Citizenship with ability to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - long-term commitment required
• Strong leadership and communication skills in a field construction environment
• Ability to meet all physical requirements: lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, extended standing
• No degree, certification, or software requirements

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Active DOE Q Clearance
• DOE, nuclear, or NNSA facility construction management experience
• Experience at TA-55 or familiarity with plutonium facility construction requirements
• Control Account Manager or EVMS experience

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS - READ BEFORE APPLYING

• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain a DOE Q Clearance - long-term commitment required
• Must have minimum 10 years of nuclear worker experience - no exceptions
• A-Level Access eligibility required - candidates without this cannot be considered
• Must be able to work 100% onsite at TA-55 in Los Alamos, NM
• Must be available for all shifts including graveyard - graveyard shift refusal is disqualifying
• Must meet all physical requirements: lifting 50+ lbs, climbing stairs, extended standing
• Poor prior contractor performance at LANL is disqualifying

LANL (Los Alamos National Laboratory) | Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer | All postings current as of April 2026. Compensation ranges subject to change.