Construction Manager

Generalmatter; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 155,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical coverage

Vision coverage

Dental coverage

401(k)

Job summary

General Matter is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead nuclear facility construction from pre-construction through turnover to operations. You will oversee planning, scheduling, safety oversight, and coordination with engineers, subcontractors, and DOE personnel to ensure work is completed safely, on time, and within budget.

The role requires extensive experience in regulated nuclear construction environments, DOE safety standards, and a proven ability to drive complex projects

Qualifications

• 15+ years of industrial construction experience in regulated environments.
• 5+ years leading nuclear/DOE construction projects.
• Experience on DOE Hanford Site or other DOE nuclear facilities.
• Active DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain Q clearance.
• Experience with nuclear facility construction safety protocols and DOE-mandated programs.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field work and liaise between engineering and project management to ensure compliance with drawings and specs.
• Coordinate construction field scopes to align with project schedule and safety requirements.
• Plan work methods, materials, equipment, and schedules for assigned project work.
• Review project specifications, nuclear safety basis documents, and work packages to support setup activities.
• Maintain project records and facilitate timely inspections and quality verifications.
• Support and promote strict adherence to nuclear safety culture and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Written communication

Team collaboration

Nuclear safety

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

NQA-1 auditing

DOE safety standards

Job description

About the Company

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

The Construction Manager will work closely with other members of the EPC team from pre-construction through turnover to operations. The Construction Manager will oversee all aspects of construction ensuring they are completed safely, on time, within budget, and according to the plans and specifications. The Construction Manager will be responsible for construction planning and scheduling, managing resources, providing quality and safety oversight, coordinating with stakeholder s, maintaining project records, and resolving day-to-day issues. This role will work directly with the c onstruction p roject m anager, field engineers, subcontractors, and construction support teams including WS&H and Quality Management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise field workandliaise between engineering andprojectmanagementto ensure compliance with contract drawingsandtechnicalspecifications.
• Supervise the coordination of construction field scopes to safely align with the project schedule.
• Supervise sitelogisticsof the project site for deliveries, site activities, adjacent project coordination, and field scopes.
• Plan work methods, materials, equipmentneedsand work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates weekly schedule from project feedback.
• Review and understand the project specifications, nuclear safety basis documents, and construction work packages to support job set up activities. Work with field crews, field engineers, design engineers, subcontractors, DOE Field Office personnel, and federal/state regulatory agencies to safely manage nuclear facilityconstruction.
• Analyzethe work schedule toidentifypossibletechnicalissues and providescheduling recommendations to mitigateproject risk.
• Provide technical input toidentifyand resolve project risks including constructionmethods, work plans,materialand equipmentrequirements, safety,and schedule.
• Presentconstructionwork plan during project meetingsto ensure all project crews and leadersare aligned.
• Coordinate with internalteamand externalsubcontractorsto ensure that project work is equipped withappropriate equipmentand materialsto completeconstructionwithin assigned schedule.
• Coordinate with internal and external departmentsto ensure all mandated inspections, including Inspection Test Planholdpoints,andNQA-1 quality verificationsare completed within requestedtimeframes.
• Support and promote strict adherence tonuclear safety culture,process controls, worksite safety, and documentation requirements.
• Supervise subcontractor workscopesandadvisework schedule or work method adjustments, as needed.
• Coordinate project close outand turnover to operationsactivities in line withcompany standards, DOErequirements, NQA-1 documentation packages, and AHJrequirements.
• Maintain knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.
• Performadditionalassignments per management’s direction.

Basic Qualifications

• 15+ years of industrial construction experiencerequired, with a minimum of 5 years in nuclear facility or DOE site construction.
• 7+ years of experience managing complex construction projects in highly regulated environments isrequired.
• ExperienceonDOE Hanford Site or other DOE nuclear facilities isrequired.
• Active DOE Q clearance or ability to obtain Q clearance isrequired.
• Previousexperience working underNuclearQualityAssurancestandardsisrequired.
• Experience with nuclear fuel cycle facilities, hot cells, or radiologically controlled construction is preferred.
• Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related field is preferred.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification ispreferred.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to access DOE Hanford Site (requires background investigation) isrequired.
• OSHA 30 certificationisrequired.
• NQA-1 auditor training or experience with nuclear quality assurance programs is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsrequired.
• Advanced knowledge of construction equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge ofnuclear facility construction safety protocolsand proven ability to enforce nuclear safety culture and DOE-mandated project safety programs.
• Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability tothink critically and solve challenging problems with unique solutions.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is$155,000 to $220,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.