Construction Coordinator; Principal

Principal Construction Coordinator

COMPA Industries is searching for qualified candidates for a Principal Construction Coordinator position supporting Savannah River Nuclear Solutions (SRNS) in Aiken, South Carolina
.

Base pay range: $70.00/hr - $80.00/hr

Work Schedule: Full-time, Day Shift

Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance

Candidates must meet all of the following non‑negotiable requirements to be considered:

• Minimum 11–13 years of construction experience supporting complex industrial or nuclear projects (or equivalent experience per education substitution)
• Demonstrated experience managing technical, cost, and schedule baselines for construction projects or maintenance work
• Proven ability to coordinate across construction, project controls, engineering, procurement, and DOE stakeholders
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, subcontract management, and constructability reviews

Applications that do not clearly demonstrate these qualifications will not be considered.

The Principal Construction Coordinator plays a critical leadership role in ensuring complex construction projects and maintenance work are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with approved technical, cost, and schedule baselines. This position serves as the primary construction management representative on the project team and is instrumental in delivering DOE mission‑critical work.

• Represent Construction Management on project teams for complex projects and work authorizing documents (WADs)
• Own and manage technical, cost, and schedule baselines for assigned construction projects and CMOs
• Coordinate scope development, estimate preparation, schedule validation, and construction planning
• Interface with:
• Facility management for scope, estimates, and funding approvals
• Project controls and construction execution teams for planning and performance tracking
• Review labor and material cost reports; identify positive and negative variances and implement corrective actions
• Validate constructability of scope, schedules, and estimates prior to baseline approval
• Perform comprehensive reviews of preliminary scope, designs, schedules, and estimates
• Identify risks and potential issues impacting project baselines and proactively resolve them
• Interface with DOE, project management, design, procurement, field management, and superintendents to achieve milestones safely and cost‑effectively
• Support development and enhancement of subcontract management programs in response to DOE directives

Education & Experience (one of the following):

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical discipline +
  11–13 years of construction experience
• Associate degree +
  13–15 years of construction experience
• High school diploma +
  15–18 years of construction experience

• In‑depth knowledge of construction costs, scheduling, and execution strategies
• Strong understanding of project management and tactical‑level project planning
• Experience with construction subcontracts, startup, maintenance, or large project execution
• Ability to evaluate constructability and communicate effectively with design authorities

• Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE “Q” security clearance
• Active clearance not required at time of hire

• Prior possession of an active DOE “L” or “Q” clearance within the past 2 years
• Experience supporting DOE/NNSA construction projects
• Familiarity with ASME codes and B31.3 pressure boundary systems
• Strong constructability review expertise
• Experience with:
• Glovebox fabrication, alignment, and assembly
• Project startup, system turnover, and operational readiness
• Strong cross‑functional communication and issue resolution skills

Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered as outlined above. DOE/NNSA construction experience is strongly preferred
.

At COMPA, we deliver careers—not just contracts
. For more than 30 years, COMPA has supported DOE and national security missions by providing experienced professionals to complex, high‑impact programs. We offer competitive compensation, stability, and the opportunity to contribute to mission‑critical nuclear infrastructure.

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.

Note: COMPA’s policy may disqualify applicants with certain criminal histories from specific positions.

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• 401(k)
• Disability insurance