Senior Construction Operations Manager – Nuclear Facilities

Senior Construction Operations Manager - Nuclear Facilities (DOE/LANL)

Company: COMPA Industries
Location: Los Alamos, NM | 100% Onsite
Compensation: $50/hr
Schedule: 9/80A
Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required
Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

COMPA Industries is seeking a Senior Construction Operations Manager to provide senior-level leadership and oversight for construction activities and operational deliverables within a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility at Los Alamos National Laboratory. In this role, you'll be responsible for end-to-end construction project success - ensuring quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and on-schedule delivery for complex projects that directly support the DOE mission.

This is a leadership role with real authority and broad responsibility. You'll oversee workers, subcontractors, budgets, and documentation while driving consistent application of construction engineering standards across multiple concurrent projects. If you're a seasoned construction professional with deep DOE experience and the credibility to lead in a highly regulated nuclear environment, this role was built for you.

• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance
• 15+ years of experience in the construction field
• Minimum 5 years of direct experience supporting the DOE mission
• Professional and safety certifications relevant to construction within the DOE and nuclear complex

• Provide senior oversight of construction activities and operational deliverables, ensuring quality, accuracy, efficiency, and successful completion
• Ensure all work is performed safely and on schedule within a Hazard Category 2, Security Classification 2 radiological facility
• Maintain full compliance with Laboratory policies and applicable DOE regulatory requirements
• Organize and oversee construction and field controls operations across multiple project groups
• Coordinate across groups to ensure proper staffing, technical compliance, and execution
• Manage budgets and provide direct oversight of workers and subcontractors
• Ensure consistent application of construction engineering standards and practices across all projects What You Bring

  Required:

  • 15+ years of experience in the construction field
  • 5+ years of direct experience supporting DOE mission activities
  • Professional and safety certifications relevant to DOE and nuclear complex construction
  • Demonstrated experience supporting construction in regulated environments
  • U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q Clearance

  Preferred:

  • Prior DOE experience managing complex construction projects
  • Experience in work control settings aligned with quality control and assurance (NQA-1)
  • Qualifications as an Electrical Field Work Supervisor, Field Work Supervisor, and/or Responsible (Line) Manager
  • Strong leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills

  Education:

  • Bachelor's degree in an engineering or technical discipline preferred
  • Equivalent combination of education and 15+ years of relevant construction experience will be considered
  Why COMPA Industries

  For over 30 years, COMPA has been a trusted partner supporting the DOE mission and national security programs at Los Alamos and beyond. This senior role offers:

  • Competitive compensation ($50/hr)
  • A leadership position with direct influence over construction safety, compliance, and project outcomes
  • Long-term assignment potential at one of the world's premier scientific institutions
  • A collaborative, mission-driven culture that invests in its people

  Join us - and don't just build your career. Build the future.

  COMPA Industries is an Equal Opportunity / Affinection Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or protected Veteran status.