Project Director – Commercial Nuclear Services

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Tennessee.

📋 Description

• Oversee all facets of assigned AtkinsRéalis nuclear and fuel cycle projects.

• Lead the AtkinsRéalis project team members while formulating work execution plans, work breakdown structures, deliverables, organizational charts, budgets, schedules, supplier strategies, risk management, forecasts, and resource plans.

• Set an example by adhering to Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture standards.

• Recruit, select, train, and develop project team members in collaboration with functional managers and Integrated Project Delivery partners.

• Ensure that project work meets safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual obligations.

• Create project scopes and deliverable definitions that align with contract, quality, and customer standards.

• Manage contracts, scope and change control, requirements, subcontractors, suppliers, and flow-down governance.

• Supervise nuclear and industrial safety programs, training, corrective actions, and performance standards.

• Establish key performance indicators and reporting protocols to assess project health and performance.

• Ensure adherence to ethical, cybersecurity, import-export, intellectual property, and security clearance standards.

• Oversee procurement, subcontract management, supplier performance, invoicing, accruals, and supply chain strategies.

• Implement project controls for planning, scheduling, cost management, budgeting, cash flow, invoicing, forecasting, and resource allocation.

• Develop and execute project execution plans and communicate progress to clients and senior management.

• Conduct risk analysis using corporate standards, industry best practices, Monte Carlo methodologies, and contingency draw-down curves.

• Maintain relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Prepare and obtain approvals for project bids, changes, and settlements following corporate Level of Authority procedures.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience is required.

• At least 15 years of experience in the commercial nuclear sector.

• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience.

• At least 10 years of experience in leading teams.

• Experience working in an active Nuclear environment.

• Proven success in management roles.

• Demonstrated technical and management skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

• Capability to scope, task, and oversee work assigned to a diverse team.

• Ability to independently and critically evaluate Engineering work products, offering technical guidance, feedback, mentorship, and quality control.

• Proficient in engaging constructively with internal and external customers.

• A self-starter who can function in a team environment with minimal guidance and supervision.

• Experience in nuclear reactor new design and construction projects.

• Familiarity with large EPC work, subcontracting, and prime contract management.

• Knowledge of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles.

• Recognizes the importance of Quality Assurance Programs within the nuclear industry.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills.

• Understanding project delivery methodologies, including earned value, critical path scheduling, contract management, procurement, supply chain methodologies, construction work packaging, and inspection and test plans.

• Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture.

• Experience in an Integrated Project Delivery model.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• Company-sponsored life insurance.

• Company-funded short- and long-term disability benefits.

• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.

• Employee stock purchase program.

• Paid Time Off.

• Options for leaves of absence.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Recognition and employee satisfaction initiatives.

• Employee assistance program.

• Optional voluntary benefits.