Project Manager 2 Superintendent 3 – Nuclear Facilities

Coastal International Security, Inc; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal International Security, Inc is seeking a Project Manager 2 / Construction Superintendent 3 to lead construction efforts at Los Alamos National Laboratory. The role requires overseeing nuclear facilities construction projects to ensure safety, budget compliance, and schedule performance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of experience in engineering or construction, and actively hold a DOE Q Clearance. The position is 100% onsite with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship and active DOE Q Clearance required.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction.
• 5+ years managing construction projects with oversight of scope, schedule, and budget.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage projects up to $500K overseeing Superintendent 2s.
• Conduct investigations into abnormal events/incidents and assist in corrective action plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and configuration management.

Skills

Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)

Construction project management

Technical document interpretation

Risk identification and mitigation

Education

Degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or project management

Tools

Computerized work management systems

Job description

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

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

Compensation: $58–$64/hr

Schedule: 4/10s – Monday through Thursday | Days, nights, weekends, and graveyard shifts required

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance required at time of application

WHY THIS ROLE

Join a mission‑critical team at Los Alamos National Laboratory responsible for overseeing construction projects essential to national security. As a Project Manager 2 / Superintendent 3, you will lead construction efforts ensuring safety, budget compliance, and schedule performance in a high‑security nuclear facility. Your work will directly support scientific advancement and federal mission delivery in one of the nation's most unique operational environments.

This hybrid PM/Superintendent role is designed for a leader who can operate equally well in a project management office and on the construction floor. You'll manage delivery of nuclear facility construction projects while providing direct construction oversight – a rare combination that makes you a high‑value contributor to LANL's most complex renovation programs.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Lead and manage projects up to $500K and oversee Superintendent 2s
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM), managing budget, schedule, and scope performance using EVMS
• Present project performance plans, status updates, and project trends to federal sponsors
• Conduct investigations into abnormal events/incidents and assist in developing corrective action plans
• Perform variance analysis and develop corrective action plans for cost/schedule variances
• Lead constructability reviews and interface with program, project, and line management stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with safety, security, and configuration management requirements
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and mechanical and electrical schematics
• Coordinate materials, track job activities, and manage vendor and supplier relationships using computerized work management systems
• Model personal leadership in health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Promote teamwork and open communication across trades and departments

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Required:

• U.S. Citizenship and active DOE Q Clearance at time of application
• At least 10 years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction
• 5+ years managing construction projects with scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Demonstrated Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) experience
• Experience in construction within a nuclear environment
• Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics
• Willingness to work days, nights, weekends, and graveyard shifts as required
• Ability to meet physical demands: lifting, standing, stair climbing

Preferred:

• Experience leading teams under collective bargaining agreements
• Proficiency in risk identification and mitigation strategies
• Experience using computerized work management systems
• Strong understanding of lock-out/tag-out policies and facility control systems
• Demonstrated customer engagement and issue resolution capabilities

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Recognized degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or project management preferred
• Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience will be considered

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS – Read Before Applying

Applications missing any of the following requirements will not be considered:

• U.S. Citizenship – required, no exceptions
• Active DOE Q Clearance at time of application – ability to obtain is NOT sufficient
• Minimum 10 years construction/engineering/procurement experience
• 5+ years direct construction project management with EVMS
• Nuclear facility construction experience
• Willingness to work graveyard shifts – this is a hard requirement, not optional