Sr. Technical Project Manager

Job Description

Technical Project Manager (TPM) 4

Compa Industries is searching for qualified Technical Project Manager (TPM) 4 candidates to support our client at Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL).

Salary: $108-$115/hr

Location: Remote or LANL (Hybrid flexibility based on project needs)

Citizenship: U.S. Citizenship Required

Work Schedule: 4/10s (aligned with field installation schedule)

Clearance: Q Clearance (ability to obtain required; not required to start)

🚫 Mandatory Experience Requirement – Read Before Applying

• Candidates must have experience managing project activities in DOE, NRC, or NNSA Hazard Category 2 facilities.
• Candidates must have extensive DOE nuclear project experience (minimum ~12 years or equivalent).
• Candidates must be able to obtain and maintain a Q clearance and work in a nuclear facility environment.

Applications missing these requirements will not be considered.

Impact

The Technical Project Manager (TPM) 4 is a senior leadership role responsible for delivering complex, high-visibility projects within a DOE Hazard Category 2 and Security Classification 1 nuclear facility.

This role directly supports national security missions by ensuring projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with DOE and NNSA requirements. The TPM 4 drives project success through leadership of scope, cost, schedule, and risk, while guiding cross-functional teams through complex technical and regulatory environments.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Lead and manage technical project scope from initiation through turnover
• Define and oversee project deliverables, budgets, schedules, and risk management strategies
• Lead project teams in planning, tracking, and execution of work scope
• Ensure alignment with Triad prime contract and NNSA requirements
• Manage control accounts and associated work packages to meet programmatic objectives
• Provide day-to-day administrative and operational management within assigned program areas
• Develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and standards
• Assist in development and monitoring of program budgets
• Provide technical guidance to project teams, support organizations, and matrixed resources
• Coordinate across engineering, construction, testing, and operational teams
• Support execution in nuclear environments requiring strict adherence to safety and quality standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience managing projects in DOE, NRC, or NNSA Hazard Category 2 facilities
• Minimum 12 years of DOE nuclear project experience or equivalent
• Experience managing project scope, cost, schedule, and risk
• Ability to obtain and maintain Q Clearance
• Experience leading complex technical projects in regulated environments
• Ability to support hybrid/remote work with travel as needed
• Willingness to work adjusted schedules and overtime as required

Desired Skills

• Experience with D&D, construction, testing, and turnover in nuclear environments
• Experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS) and Control Account Manager responsibilities
• Experience working under DOE O 413.3B requirements, including:
• Critical Decisions (CDs)
• Technical Independent Project Review (TIPR)
• Independent Cost Estimate (ICE)
• External Independent Review (EIR)
• Annual Project Review (APR)
• Experience with work control, hazard management, and radiological operations
• Knowledge of NQA-1 quality assurance programs
• Experience resolving complex technical and regulatory issues (e.g., Commercial Grade Dedication, Issues Management)

Education and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with minimum 12 years of related DOE nuclear experience,
• OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
• Preferred Certifications:
• EVMS (Humphreys & Associates or equivalent)
• Control Account Manager (or equivalent)

Why Work at COMPA Industries?

We strive to provide careers, not just jobs, for our employees. We invest in and serve the communities where we work and live. We provide best-in-class administrative, professional, and technical services to solve complex problems to meet customer mission-critical objectives.

For over 30 years, Compa has been a trusted partner in progress. We combine decades of technical expertise with a forward-thinking spirit, tackling intricate challenges in nuclear facilities alongside the brightest minds in science and engineering. Join us, and don't just build your career—build the future.

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