Project Manager Nuclear Facilities

Coastal International Security, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 84,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Coastal International Security, Inc. seeks a Project Manager 2 / Construction Superintendent for nuclear facilities at LANL, onsite in Los Alamos, NM. This hybrid PM/Superintendent role combines project management with on-site construction oversight on critical programs.

You will lead projects up to $500k using EVMS, CAM responsibilities, and coordinate with federal sponsors and engineers in a high-security environment. US citizenship and active DOE Q clearance required; TS/SCI considered.

Qualifications

• Must have U.S. Citizenship for Q Clearance eligibility
• Active DOE Q Clearance or TS/SCI equivalency at time of application
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction
• 5+ years of direct construction project management with EVMS/CAM experience
• Construction experience in a nuclear or similarly regulated high-security facility
• Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage construction projects up to $500K and oversee Superintendent 2s
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) - manage budget, schedule, and scope performance using EVMS
• Present project performance plans, status updates, and trends to federal sponsors
• Conduct investigations into abnormal events and develop corrective action plans
• Perform variance analysis and develop corrective action plans for cost and 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 electrical/mechanical schematics
• Coordinate materials, track job activities, and manage vendor relationships using computerized work management systems

Skills

DOE Q Clearance

TS/SCI equivalency

EVMS

CAM

Budget management

Schedule management

Nuclear facility experience

Blueprint interpretation

Shifts availability

Leadership

Education

Engineering degree

Construction management degree

Job description

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

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

Compensation: $61-$66/hr

Schedule: 4/10s - Rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and graveyard

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Clearance: Active DOE Q Clearance required - TS/SCI equivalency considered

WHY THIS ROLE

There are very few places in the world where construction work directly supports national security at this level. Los Alamos National Laboratory's TA-55 facility is one of them - a high-security nuclear plant where the projects you manage have real mission consequence. If you've spent your career building the skills to operate in exactly this kind of environment, this role was built for you. This is a hybrid PM/Superintendent position, meaning you won't be confined to a project management office or the construction floor - you'll own both. You'll serve as a Control Account Manager, lead constructability reviews, manage budgets and schedules using EVMS, and provide direct construction oversight on projects up to $500k. You'll work alongside world-class scientists and engineers in one of the nation's most unique and consequential operational environments, on a 4/10 rotating schedule with competitive hourly compensation.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage construction projects up to $500K and oversee Superintendent 2s
• Serve as Control Account Manager (CAM) - manage budget, schedule, and scope performance using EVMS
• Present project performance plans, status updates, and trends to federal sponsors
• Conduct investigations into abnormal events and develop corrective action plans
• Perform variance analysis and develop corrective action plans for cost and 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

What We're Looking For

• Active DOE Q Clearance or active TS/SCI equivalency at time of application
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, procurement, or construction
• 5+ years managing construction projects with scope, schedule, and budget oversight
• Demonstrated EVMS experience including CAM responsibilities
• Construction experience within a nuclear, DOE, or similarly regulated high-security facility
• Ability to interpret technical documents, blueprints, and schematics
• Willingness to work rotating shifts including days, nights, weekends, and graveyard as required
• Ability to meet physical demands: lifting, standing, stair climbing

Desired Qualifications

• Degree in engineering, construction management, or a related scientific or technical discipline
• Prior experience at a DOE national laboratory or NNSA facility
• Familiarity with LANL project governance frameworks and DOE regulatory requirements
• Experience managing multi-trade construction projects in confined or controlled-access environments
• PMP, CCM, or equivalent project management certification

Mandatory Requirements - Read Before Applying

• Must be a U.S. Citizen - required for Q Clearance eligibility, no exceptions
• Must hold an active DOE Q Clearance or active TS/SCI equivalency at time of application - ability to obtain is NOT sufficient
• Must have 10+ years of construction, engineering, or procurement experience
• Must have 5+ years of direct construction project management with EVMS/CAM experience
• Must have construction experience in a nuclear or equivalently regulated high-security facility
• Must be willing to work rotating shifts including graveyard - this is a hard requirement, not optional