Senior Construction Manager

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear construction firm in Los Alamos is seeking a senior-level Operations Support Specialist 4 to support Decontamination & Decommissioning and construction operations in a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility. You will coordinate multidisciplinary teams, ensure compliance with DOE standards, and manage project deliverables in a secure environment. The ideal candidate has extensive construction experience in high-hazard settings, with qualifications in engineering and a proactive mindset for risk management. This position offers a long-term opportunity with a focus on safety and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of relevant experience in construction or operations.
• Experience working in complex, high-risk environments with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of NQA-1, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Serve as key interface between facility operations and construction teams.
• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution of all project deliverables.
• Develop and improve processes, documentation, and operational workflows.

Skills

Construction management experience in DOE or nuclear environments

Lead field teams in high-hazard radiological facilities

Ability to anticipate issues and drive execution

Managing budgets and schedules

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

15+ years of construction experience (strongly preferred)

Job description

Operations Support Specialist 4 (D&D / Construction – Nuclear)

🕒 Schedule: 4x12s (aligned with construction activities)

🔐 Clearance: Ability to obtain DOE Q Clearance required

📅 Duration: Up to 5 years (long-term opportunity)

We are seeking a senior-level Operations Support Specialist 4 (OSS 4) to support Decontamination & Decommissioning (D&D) and construction operations within a Hazard Category 2 nuclear facility at LANL.

This role is ideal for a high-level construction leader who can operate beyond traditional project execution—someone who can anticipate risk, coordinate multidisciplinary teams, and ensure safe, compliant delivery of complex nuclear work.

You will serve as a key interface between facility operations and construction teams, ensuring work is executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOE standards.

🎯 What We’re Targeting (Top Candidate Profile)

• Strong construction management experience in DOE or nuclear environments
• Proven ability to lead field teams in high-hazard radiological facilities
• Experience supporting D&D, facility modifications, or nuclear construction projects
• Ability to see ahead, anticipate issues, and drive execution proactively
• Background in DOE, NNSA, or highly regulated industries (Navy Nuclear, oil & gas, etc.)
• Lead and oversee construction and D&D operations in a CAT II nuclear facility
• Ensure safe, compliant, and timely execution of all project deliverables
• Coordinate across engineering, operations, work control, and subcontractors
• Provide technical oversight and direction to field teams and project personnel
• Manage budgets, schedules, and performance tracking
• Ensure compliance with DOE regulations, NQA-1, and Laboratory standards
• Develop and improve processes, documentation, and operational workflows
• Serve as a key decision-maker in resolving complex field issues

✅ Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in construction or operations
• Demonstrated experience:
• Leading construction teams in nuclear or highly regulated environments
• Supporting field execution, work control, or project operations
• Working in complex, high‑risk environments with multiple stakeholders
• Ability to obtain and maintain DOE Q Clearance
• 15+ years of construction experience (strongly preferred)
• DOE / NNSA project experience (5+ years preferred)
• Experience in D&D projects or nuclear facility modifications
• Field Work Supervisor (FWS)
• Experience working in plutonium facilities (TA‑55 / PF4)
• Strong understanding of NQA-1, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks

💡 Core Competencies (What Hiring Managers Care About)

• Ability to lead and coordinate construction teams in radiological environments
• Excellent time management, tracking, and execution discipline
• Proactive mindset—anticipates issues before they impact execution
• 100% onsite role in a secure nuclear environment
• Long‑term, mission‑critical work supporting D&D and construction operations
• No experience managing construction activities in DOE CAT II or NRC nuclear facilities

🏢 Equal Opportunity Employer

COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.