Nuclear Reactor Construction Project Lead

Turner & Townsend; San Carlos de Bariloche; On-site; ARS 1,500,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for nuclear reactor construction projects in Argentina. The role demands strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on executing complex engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in project management, particularly in industrial or nuclear settings, and must be fluent in English and Spanish.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of professional experience in project management within major infrastructure, energy, or industrial projects.
• Experience in nuclear reactor projects highly desirable.
• Experience in industrial processes or similar complex industrial facilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain integrated project plans covering scope, cost, schedule, risk, and quality.
• Lead and oversee the day-to-day execution of complex engineering and industrial projects.
• Monitor contractor deliverables, progress, performance, and adherence to project baselines.
• Chair project meetings, prepare progress reports, and elevate key issues for client decision.
• Drive the risk, issue, and change management processes, ensuring proactive mitigation and structured decision-making.
• Coordinate interfaces across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and operations teams.
• Ensure proper implementation of project controls, reporting, and governance structures.
• Manage stakeholder engagement: act as focal point for communication with contractors, suppliers, regulators, and client executives.
• Support budget tracking and reporting, providing early warnings on deviations and risks.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, regulatory, and ethical standards across all phases of the project.
• Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and application of lessons learned to optimize project delivery.

Skills

Strong leadership

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Fluency in English

Fluency in Spanish

Education

University degree in Engineering

Job description

A leading project management consultancy is seeking an experienced Project Manager for nuclear reactor construction projects in Argentina. The role demands strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with a focus on executing complex engineering projects. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years of experience in project management, particularly in industrial or nuclear settings, and must be fluent in English and Spanish.