Superintendent ; Term Position

What You Will Do

The Construction Superintendent team at the Los Alamos National Laboratory invites you to apply for a Superintendent 1 to direct work activities while working to achieve Lab missions. The Superintendent 1 will be responsible for directing the sequence of work for multi‑discipline, bargaining unit craft workers, operating within assigned areas. This individual will ensure that facility modifications continuously adhere to engineering designs, engineering document control, specifications, quality standards, schedules, material procurement and budgets.

The Superintendent 1 will work closely with System Engineers, Construction Managers, Superintendent Leads and Project Managers. The Superintendent 1 will work independently but may be under the oversight of a higher‑level Manager or Superintendent 2, 3, or 4. Project size is typically < $500k. They will support the investigation of abnormal events, incidents, and/or accidents to identify the root cause and assist in implementing appropriate corrective actions.

The Superintendent 1 will also establish, coordinate and implement maintenance schedules that encompass resources, material and equipment requirements/availability, as well as schedule core craft by coordinating with the schedulers ahead of time. They will track costs to meet formal estimated jobs, report changes, and maintain appropriated budgets. May be required to work a flexible schedule‑ Days and Night.

Demonstrated experience and skill with leadership. Ability to organize, direct and control a team in a unionized labor environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with facility maintenance and/or construction management including systems engineering design and maintenance, safety/authorization basis, configuration management programs, work control and facility control systems. Understanding of work hazards, safety practices, operating configuration, and lock‑out/tag‑out policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret various physical, mechanical, and electrical documents, blueprints, drawings, and schematics.

Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain strong and effective customer engagement. Demonstrated experience interfacing with program, project, and line management to develop clear and executable action plans to address issues or needs. Provide personal leadership, direction and technical advice regarding health, safety and environmental compliance. Demonstrated skill in identifying problem areas, investigating alternative solutions, and determining actions to be performed on problems affecting maintenance programs.

Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Demonstrated skill in the preparation and presentation of oral and written reports. Demonstrated ability to utilize and manipulate a computerized work management system in maintaining and tracking job activities including the coordination of materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers. Ability to promote an open communication environment to develop mutual trust and teamwork.

Position requires 5 years of relevant experience.

Requires a High School Diploma and 3 years nuclear experience. Full‑time related academic training (e.g., degree programs, trade schools, vocational programs, etc.) may be substituted on a one‑for‑one basis for 2 of the 3 years nuclear experience.

• Applicant should display working knowledge of LANL Zero‑Accident Safety programs, or respective industry program.
• Experience and working knowledge performing construction modifications in nuclear facility operations or other highly complex, hazardous operations.

Walking, Climbing Stairs, Kneeling, and Balancing.

On‑site Indoor/Outdoor

The work location for this position is onsite and located in Los Alamos, NM. All work locations are at the discretion of management. This position is in Support of Technical…