PROJECT MANAGER 2 / CONSTRUCTION SUPERINTENDENT 3
Location: Los Alamos, NM - Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL)
Job Posting ID: 1663JP00003350
Work Location: TA-55 - 100% Onsite
Openings: 3
Assignment Duration: 2 Years, with Potential Extension or Conversion
Employment: Full-Time Contract
Schedule: Four 12-Hour Shifts (4/12s), Including Potential Night and Weekend Assignments
Security Clearance: DOE Q Clearance Preferred; Must Be Able to Obtain and Maintain
Nuclear Experience: Minimum 3 Years Required
POSITION OVERVIEW
EGS is seeking experienced Project Manager 2 / Construction Superintendent 3 professionals to support mission-critical nuclear facility construction, modifications, maintenance, and infrastructure improvement activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory in Los Alamos, New Mexico.
Although classified as Project Manager 2, this is a hands-on Construction Superintendent position requiring direct field leadership, craft supervision, construction coordination, and safe execution of work within a highly controlled nuclear facility.
The selected candidates will support operations at Technical Area 55 (TA-55), working closely with construction craft personnel, project engineers, field engineers, quality control, facility operations, and safety organizations.
This position requires strong construction leadership, a minimum of three years of nuclear experience, and the ability to effectively manage construction activities in a high-security, highly regulated environment.
Successful candidates must demonstrate excellent communication skills, strong relationship-building abilities, adaptability, sound judgment, and the ability to remain composed when managing challenging field conditions.
The assignment requires a minimum two-year commitment and willingness to work assigned 12-hour shifts, including nights and weekends.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION & FIELD EXECUTION
Lead and supervise construction, facility modification, renovation, maintenance, and upgrade activities within a nuclear facility.
Manage construction projects generally valued at $500,000 or less.
Provide direct field oversight of craft personnel, construction activities, and assigned work packages.
Coordinate daily work execution with project engineers, field engineers, quality control personnel, facility operations, and construction management.
Conduct daily planning meetings to review completed activities, establish priorities, and communicate upcoming work assignments.
Lead pre-job briefings to review work scope, hazards, safety requirements, personnel readiness, and execution expectations.
Ensure personnel understand assigned tasks, required approvals, protective equipment, and applicable work controls before beginning activities.
Monitor construction progress and coordinate resources, personnel, materials, and equipment to support safe and efficient execution.
Provide technical guidance and oversight to Superintendent 2 personnel as necessary.
Resolve field issues, construction conflicts, and work execution challenges while maintaining safety and operational compliance.
Coordinate work activities across multiple construction trades and facility organizations.
NUCLEAR FACILITY OPERATIONS & WORK CONTROL
Support construction and maintenance activities within a highly controlled nuclear facility environment.
Apply nuclear facility procedures, work control requirements, safety authorization basis requirements, and configuration management practices.
Ensure construction activities are performed in accordance with approved work packages, procedures, and facility operating requirements.
Coordinate construction execution with facility operations to minimize impacts on ongoing nuclear missions.
Apply knowledge of Lockout/Tagout (LOTO), hazardous energy control, radiological safety, and industrial safety practices.
Review engineering drawings, blueprints, mechanical and electrical schematics, and technical specifications.
Support work planning, scheduling, hazard analysis, and coordination of construction activities.
Ensure personnel comply with applicable personal protective equipment and radiological protection requirements.
Participate in facility-specific nuclear qualification and training programs.
PROJECT MANAGEMENT & PROJECT CONTROLS
Manage assigned construction project scope, schedules, budgets, and resources.
Apply project controls and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) principles to monitor project performance.
Serve as a Control Account Manager (CAM) when assigned.
Develop and monitor project schedules, budgets, work packages, and performance milestones.
Evaluate cost and schedule variances and recommend corrective actions.
Identify project risks, develop mitigation strategies, and implement recovery plans.
Lead constructability reviews and evaluate potential impacts to project costs, schedules, and field execution.
Coordinate procurement, materials, equipment deliveries, and construction resources.
Utilize computerized work management systems to document activities and monitor progress.
Prepare project status reports and communicate progress, challenges, and corrective actions to management and stakeholders.
SAFETY, COMPLIANCE & INCIDENT RESPONSE
Maintain a strong commitment to nuclear safety, industrial safety, and environmental compliance.
Ensure construction personnel comply with approved safety procedures, facility work controls, and operating requirements.
Conduct pre-job safety discussions addressing hazards, work scope, personnel readiness, and required protective equipment.
Identify potential work hazards and implement appropriate mitigation strategies.
Support investigations of abnormal events, incidents, and accidents.
Participate in root cause evaluations and implementation of corrective actions.
Monitor work activities to ensure compliance with radiological safety, Lockout/Tagout, and facility operating requirements.
Promote a proactive safety culture and maintain effective communication between construction personnel and facility organizations.
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNICATION
Establish and maintain strong working relationships with craft personnel, engineers, supervisors, facility management, and project stakeholders.
Provide clear technical direction and communicate daily priorities to construction teams.
Demonstrate adaptability and sound decision-making when responding to unexpected field conditions.
Maintain professionalism and composure when resolving disagreements or competing operational priorities.
Promote teamwork, accountability, open communication, and mutual respect.
Communicate work progress, schedule concerns, safety issues, and resource requirements to project leadership.
Provide guidance and mentorship to less-experienced construction supervisors.
Demonstrate a self-motivated approach to problem-solving and daily work execution.

Job Requirements
Minimum Security Clearance:
Ability to Obtain Q

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum 10 years of progressive construction supervision or related experience, including substantial responsibility for leading construction personnel and field activities.
Minimum 3 years of experience working in nuclear environments.
Nuclear experience may be obtained through DOE/NNSA facilities or commercial nuclear facilities.
Experience supervising construction craft personnel, subcontractors, and multidisciplinary work teams.
Demonstrated experience managing construction scope, schedules, resources, and field execution.
Strong understanding of nuclear facility work controls, safety requirements, and construction practices.
Experience coordinating engineering, procurement, and construction activities.
Ability to interpret construction drawings, blueprints, schematics, and technical specifications.
Experience with project scheduling, cost management, and construction progress reporting.
Demonstrated ability to manage changing priorities and resolve complex field challenges.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE Q security clearance.
EDUCATION PREFERENCE
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related discipline is preferred but not required.
Relevant construction supervision experience and demonstrated field leadership are primary considerations.
Professional certifications are beneficial but not mandatory.
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Nuclear construction supervision and work execution.
Construction planning and scheduling.
Work package development and execution.
Construction safety and hazard identification.
Lockout/Tagout and hazardous energy control.
Radiological work environments and protective equipment.
Project controls and Earned Value Management Systems.
Construction drawing and specification interpretation.
Computerized work management systems.
Microsoft Office, email, scheduling, and electronic correspondence.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Active DOE Q security clearance.
Previous experience supporting construction or maintenance activities at Los Alamos National Laboratory.
Experience working within highly controlled nuclear facilities, including TA-55 or comparable environments.
Extensive commercial nuclear or DOE nuclear facility experience.
Previous experience as a Construction Superintendent, General Superintendent, Construction Manager, or Field Construction Supervisor.
Experience with nuclear facility modifications, renovations, upgrades, or decontamination and decommissioning activities.
Familiarity with nuclear facility work authorization, Conduct of Operations, and configuration management.
Experience supervising union craft personnel and applying collective bargaining agreements.
Experience as a Control Account Manager (CAM).
Experience with EVMS and construction project controls.
Previous experience working rotating or assigned extended-hour shifts in continuous operations environments.
WORK SCHEDULE & SHIFT REQUIREMENTS
This position supports a 24-hour, 7-day-per-week nuclear facility operation.
Following initial training, employees will generally work four 12-hour shifts per week.
Available shift assignments include:
A Shift: Monday-Thursday, Day Shift.
B Shift: Monday-Thursday, Night Shift.
C Shift: Thursday-Sunday, Day Shift.
D Shift: Thursday-Sunday, Night Shift.

TRAINING & ASSIGNMENT EXPECTATIONS
Initial training and qualification activities are expected to occupy approximately the first 90 days.
Employees must complete required nuclear facility qualifications, including applicable WQRS training.
Candidates should anticipate a substantial learning period to become familiar with facility operations, work processes, and security requirements.
Familiarity with the facility and its work execution processes may take approximately 6-8 months.
Continued training and qualification activities may extend throughout the first year.
A minimum two-year assignment commitment is expected.
Candidates must be prepared to work within a structured, highly regulated nuclear facility environment.
PHYSICAL & WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
Work is performed 100% onsite at TA-55.
Employees must be able to navigate secure facility access points and controlled work areas.
Work may involve extended periods inside enclosed, windowless nuclear facility environments.
Must be capable of walking substantial distances between parking, transportation areas, and assigned work locations.
Must be capable of climbing stairs and ladders.
Must be capable of bending, kneeling, squatting, and navigating active construction environments.
Must be capable of wearing required personal protective equipment, including a loose-fitting powered air-purifying respirator (PAPR), when required.
Must be able to comply with radiological protection, security, and facility access requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required access authorization for unescorted work in secure areas.

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS
Three positions available.
Initial assignment duration of two years.
Potential for contract extension or conversion to a direct employment opportunity.
Full-time, onsite position supporting TA-55.
No routine travel required.
Relocation assistance, per diem, or applicable long-term travel arrangements may be available based on individual eligibility and assignment requirements.