Senior Project Manager – Commercial Nuclear

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the design and development of the nuclear island/nuclear steam supply system (NSSS) for Small Modular Reactor projects within Nuclear plants.

• Lead a cross-functional, matrixed engineering and licensing team focused on major small modular reactor systems and subsystems.

• Make independent decisions and address significant inquiries related to the design and development of the small modular reactor.

• Collaborate with senior technical managers, the program manager, and various levels of management across the organization.

• Work with management to determine staffing requirements, identify deficiencies, and explore opportunities for recruitment of necessary personnel.

• Aid in the identification, assessment, recruitment, and onboarding of qualified candidates to fill critical positions.

• Initiate projects with substantial risk and complexity; formulate the corresponding strategy for execution.

• Address unique and intricate challenges that significantly affect the business; necessitates conceptual and innovative thinking to devise novel solutions.

• Influence the direction and resource distribution for projects, initiatives, or services; operate within the framework of general functional policies.

• Articulate complex concepts, foresee potential objections, and persuade stakeholders, often at senior levels, to consider alternative perspectives.

• Implement risk management strategies pertinent to the area of responsibility.

• Monitor key performance indicators, including earned value metrics.

• Ensure compliance with stringent nuclear quality assurance and safety standards.

• Conduct regular assessments of project status, risks, and performance in collaboration with the program manager and client.

• Perform additional duties as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an Engineering discipline.

• At least fifteen years of post-baccalaureate experience.

• Minimum of five years of experience in managing individuals or teams.

• Excellent communication skills in a complex, multi-tiered environment.

• Strong organizational abilities.

• Capacity to foster and achieve alignment on goals among participants with differing interests.

• Familiarity with essential design standards and licensing requirements for commercial nuclear facilities is essential.

• Professional registration or licensure in a nuclear-related field of practice is preferred.

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is advantageous.

• Experience as a senior design professional or manager on commercial nuclear reactor projects is preferred.

• Background in Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is desirable.

• Must be a U.S. citizen to be considered.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.

• Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability benefits.

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

• Employee stock purchase plan.

• Paid Time Off.

• Options for leaves of absence.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Recognition and employee satisfaction programs.

• Employee assistance program.

• Voluntary benefits.