Technical Project Manager

COMPA Industries, Inc.; Los Alamos (NM); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

COMPA Industries, Inc. is hiring two entry-level Technical Project Managers to support risk analysis at LANL–Richland, WA. These roles focus on learning risk management for capital asset projects, maintaining risk documentation, and supporting routine assessments under mentorship.

You’ll gain exposure to DOE guidelines, Monte Carlo analysis fundamentals, and project lifecycle concepts while collaborating with project controls, engineering, and management to grow in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

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Responsibilities

• Identify and document risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Collaborate with risk owners and team members to draft risk statements with causes, consequences, and assumptions.
• Update and maintain risk registers with owners, probabilities, impact, actions, due dates, and status.
• Participate in risk review meetings and document outcomes; follow up on action items.
• Learn to assess risk probability and impact using established criteria.
• Understand the capital asset project lifecycle and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including Monte Carlo concepts.
• Gather inputs, run established risk models under guidance, and document assumptions and results.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Project management basics

Information organization

Clear communication

Procedural follow-through

Curiosity & learning

On-site readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or related field

Alternative degrees considered with learning potential

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location: Richland, WA (hybrid; on site Tuesday and Wednesday)

Pay Rate: $55-\$60/hr

Contract: 2 years, with possibility of extension

Work Schedule: 4/10s, full time

Clearance: Not required at hire; ability to obtain a DOE “Q” preferred

Openings: 2

About the Role

We are recruiting on behalf of Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) for two Technical Project Managers to serve as Risk Analysts at LANL’s office in Richland, WA. This is an entry-level, developmental role supporting risk management for capital asset projects. You will learn project risk management, keep risk documentation accurate, and support routine assessments and reporting while working alongside experienced risk professionals.

You will learn risk management practices aligned with DOE G 413.3-7A, Risk Management Guide, and the capital asset project process under DOE O 413.3B. Assignments are clearly defined, with regular direction, mentoring, and review. Training covers identifying and documenting risks, supporting risk assessments, and the fundamentals of Monte Carlo analysis. The team is growing quickly with new project scope, sits in the same office as the project controls managers, and is a good place to learn several areas of project work and find where you want to grow.

Key Responsibilities

• Help identify and document risks that could affect project scope, cost, schedule, or technical performance.
• Work with risk owners and project team members to gather information and draft risk statements, including causes, potential consequences, and supporting assumptions.
• Update and maintain risk registers, including risk owners, probability and impact assessments, handling actions, due dates, and status.
• Participate in risk review meetings, document outcomes, and follow up on assigned action items.
• Learn to assess risk probability and impact using established criteria and guidance from experienced analysts.
• Build an understanding of the capital asset project lifecycle, including critical decisions and how risk management supports planning, execution, and closeout.
• Learn the fundamentals of cost and schedule risk analysis, including estimate uncertainty, probability distributions, and Monte Carlo simulation.
• Gather and check analysis inputs, run established risk models under direct guidance, and document assumptions and results for review.
• Prepare routine risk summaries and reporting materials using established formats.
• Spot missing or inconsistent information and bring questions or potential changes in risk exposure to senior staff.
• Collaborate with project managers, project controls staff, engineers, and other team members to support accurate risk documentation.

Required Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, mathematics, statistics, or a related field. Bachelor’s degrees in other disciplines will be considered; the team puts more weight on the ability to learn and grow than on a specific major. Prior work experience is not required. Prior experience with Monte Carlo simulation or specialized risk software is also not required, as training, mentoring, and supervised practical experience will be provided.

Top Skills & Requirements

• Works well in a group
• Attention to detail
• Basic understanding of project management concepts (scope, cost, schedule, and deliverables) gained through education, training, or work experience
• Ability to organize information, review data for completeness and consistency, and maintain accurate records
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other standard office applications
• Ability to follow established procedures, manage assigned tasks, and work collaboratively
• Willingness to ask questions, take feedback, and develop skills in project risk management and quantitative analysis
• Willing to work on site in Richland, WA

Security Clearance

No security clearance is required at hire. The ability to obtain a DOE “Q” clearance is preferred, and an active “Q” is a plus. The selected candidates must be able to obtain Laboratory site access.

Preferred Qualifications

• Introductory exposure to project controls, engineering, construction, data analysis, or a related field through coursework, internships, or employment
• Familiarity with basic statistics and probability concepts
• Exposure to DOE projects or capital asset project processes
• Experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM) or risk modeling

Duration: 2 years, with possibility of extension. Extensions are not guaranteed and are at the discretion of the hiring organization.

Estimated Hours: Full time, 40 hours per week. No overtime or on-call is anticipated.

Work Schedule: 4/10s. Tuesday and Wednesday are required in the office; limited telework is available as assigned.

Start Date: As soon as possible

Travel

Occasional travel may be required, up to one trip per year.

Interview Process

Interviews are conducted virtually via Microsoft Teams with the hiring team. Candidates local to Richland may be invited to meet the team in person.

COMPA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status.