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COMPA Industries, Inc.

Project Manager (Lvl 3)

COMPA Industries, Inc., Los Alamos, New Mexico, us, 87545

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Senior Technical Recruiter @ COMPA Industries, Inc. | Navy Chief (RET) | AIRS Certified Recruiter | Sourcing and Recruiting for Department of Energy… Pay:

$76/hr - $82/hr

Number of Positions:

10

Clearance:

Active DOE Q/L or DoD TS/SCI or Secret clearance (ability to obtain required)

Work Schedule:

4 rotating shifts alternating nights and days

Impact As a Project Manager 3, you will lead complex, multi‑functional

construction‑focused projects

supporting critical national security missions at Los Alamos National Laboratory. This role has a direct impact on execution success within a

DOE Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility , requiring strong leadership in

construction oversight, field execution, and project delivery . At COMPA, your work advances mission‑critical outcomes while helping build a safer, more secure future.

Responsibilities and Duties

Plan, organize, coordinate, and manage

construction project activities

across assigned initiatives.

Direct project teams, construction supervisors, and group leaders to accomplish project‑related objectives.

Provide

direct oversight of construction execution , including craft labor and subcontractors.

Monitor project performance against budgets and schedules; identify and implement corrective actions.

Assign personnel to key project and construction leadership positions and approve appointments.

Contribute to and approve project budgets, schedules, and execution strategies.

Participate in division‑level policy planning and development related to construction and project execution.

Apply professional project management and construction management concepts to resolve complex field and execution issues.

Contribute to the development of improved construction and project execution methods and practices.

Coordinate activities of other personnel as required to support safe and timely construction delivery.

Maintain significant autonomy in determining project objectives, execution methods, and procedures.

Minimum Qualifications

Demonstrated experience managing construction projects , not solely maintenance, design, or process engineering activities.

Proven ability to provide

direct construction craft oversight

and manage field execution activities.

Thorough knowledge of project management tools, techniques, and best practices as applied to construction environments.

Experience managing

small to large, complex, multi‑functional construction projects

within regulated facilities.

Proficiency in project planning, budgeting, scheduling, and performance measurement.

Working knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) fundamentals and project controls.

Ability to develop and deliver clear, accurate project and construction status reports.

The following experience profiles alone do NOT meet minimum qualifications:

Predominantly

maintenance‑focused backgrounds

without construction execution leadership.

Primarily

civil engineering or field engineering roles

lacking direct construction craft oversight.

Process engineering roles

with limited construction management responsibility.

Candidates without demonstrated

construction management (CM) or project management (PM)

ownership.

Desired Skills

Leadership experience in construction and project personnel administration.

Advanced skills in construction cost estimating, control, and analysis.

Knowledge of electrical, mechanical, or structural building systems within nuclear or high‑hazard facilities.

Experience managing construction activities in DOE, nuclear, or similarly regulated environments.

Strong problem‑solving skills using creative, analytical, and field‑based decision‑making approaches.

Education and Experience Requirements

Recognized degree in an engineering, construction management, or scientific discipline

or

equivalent experience.

Alternatively, specialized coursework in project or construction management.

Minimum of fifteen (15) years of experience

in

two or more

of the following areas:

Construction management

Project management

Engineering (with construction execution responsibility)

Project controls

Procurement supporting construction activities

Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required

construction‑focused

knowledge and skills.

Why Work at COMPA Industries? COMPA Industries is committed to building careers—not just filling positions. We invest in our employees and the communities where we live and work while delivering world‑class professional and technical services in support of some of the nation’s most critical missions.

For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner at Los Alamos National Laboratory, supporting scientists, engineers, and construction professionals working in complex nuclear environments. Join our team to contribute to national security, advance innovation, and build a meaningful career through competitive compensation, a collaborative culture, and impactful work.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or sexual orientation.

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