Senior Project Manager (Nuclear) – Long-Term Contract (renewable) - $70 to 100$/HR

OpTalent | Recruitment; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the nuclear energy sector is seeking a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale initiatives. This long-term contract role requires strong leadership in a regulated environment, managing multi-year programs with significant budgets. Ideal candidates will have 15+ years of experience and a PMP certification, focusing on stakeholder management and risk mitigation while leading cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of project management experience.
• PMP certification strongly preferred.
• Experience in nuclear or highly regulated sectors.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex, multi-year programs with budgets up to $30M.
• Align project objectives with stakeholders and ensure compliance with nuclear standards.
• Mentor junior PMs and advance internal project management practices.

Skills

Stakeholder Alignment

Risk Mitigation

Team Leadership

Project Governance

Budgeting

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Master's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Job description

Senior Project Manager (Nuclear) – Long-Term Contract (renewable) - $70 to 100$/HR

Senior Project Manager (Nuclear) – Long-Term Contract (renewable) - $70 to 100$/HR

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Base pay range

CA$70.00/hr - CA$100.00/hr

$70–$100/hour | Long-term Contract

We’re working closely with a leading organization in the nuclear energy sector to find a highly experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee large-scale, mission-critical initiatives.

This role is ideal for a seasoned project leader who thrives in highly regulated environments, can manage complexity with confidence, and brings expertise in stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and team leadership.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Lead complex, multi-year programs with budgets up to $30M, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget.
• Manage multiple high-visibility projects simultaneously in a highly structured, safety-focused environment.
• Define and align project objectives with key stakeholders and ensure transparent communication across all levels.
• Develop comprehensive project plans including timelines, budgets, resources, and reporting structures.
• Identify and proactively mitigate risks, ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards and regulatory requirements.
• Motivate and guide cross-functional teams and vendors through the full project lifecycle—from initiation to close-out.
• Mentor junior PMs and contribute to the advancement of internal project management practices.

What You Bring:

• 15+ years of project management experience, with a proven ability to lead large, cross-functional initiatives.
• PMP certification (strongly preferred).
• Experience working in or alongside the nuclear, energy, or other highly regulated sectors.
• Strong command of project governance, budgeting, scheduling, and stakeholder management.
• Proficiency with project tools (Smartsheet preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or a related field (Master’s preferred).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Project Management

• Industries

  Services for Renewable Energy

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