Construction Manager

Amentum company; United States; Hybrid; USD 93,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid or on-site work options

Competitive salary

Medical care and insurance

Professional development opportunities

Global project exposure

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Client-Side Construction Manager to represent the Owner on nuclear construction projects. You will lead a large Client Team on site in Poland, coordinating with engineering, licensing, procurement, and leadership to ensure compliance with Client requirements, regulatory obligations, and safety standards.

You will oversee EPC/contractor performance and drive risk mitigation. You will develop workforce plans, oversee QA/QC, and manage interfaces with regulators and external

Qualifications

• Experience in nuclear construction, preferably GW scale plants.
• Familiarity with nuclear QA/QC requirements, traceability, and safety standards.
• Understanding of nuclear island and conventional island construction processes.
• Experience in nuclear new build or regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemicals).
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and execution methodologies.
• Ability to identify construction risks, implement mitigation, and manage contractual issues.

Responsibilities

• Oversee EPC/EPCM contractor performance to ensure contract obligations and safety standards are met.
• Develop and implement workforce plans in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with regulators, environmental authorities, and local agencies for compliance.
• Support QA/QC oversight and ensure corrective actions are effective.
• Lead risk identification and mitigation reporting to the Client.
• Validate contractor schedules and ensure transparent reporting.

Skills

Nuclear construction knowledge

Project leadership

Regulatory interface

Scheduling & planning

QA/QC knowledge

HSE management

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Civil/Construction/Mechanical Engineering

Job description

The Client-Side Construction Manager represents the Owner and is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and assuring all construction activities performed by the EPC contractor and subcontractors. This role ensures that the project is executed in accordance with the Client's requirements, nuclear safety expectations, Polish regulatory obligations, and international best practices. The role would head up a significant Client Team would serve as the Client's primary on site representative, coordinating with engineering, licensing, procurement, and executive leadership. You would be accountable for:

• Owner's Oversight - Monitoring of EPC contractor performance, ensuring adherence to contract obligations, technical specifications, and nuclear safety requirements.
• Develop, manage, and implement a workforce plan based on programme demand and supply through consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop/support development of oversight procedures and organisation (external resources of personnel included).
• Regulatory Interface - Coordination with Polish nuclear regulators (PAA), environmental authorities, and local agencies to ensure compliance.
• Quality Assurance Governance - Support implementation of the Client's QA/QC oversight program; review inspection results, audits, and non conformance reports; ensure corrective actions are effective.
• Risk & Issue Management - Identification of schedule, cost, and technical risks; elevate critical issues; lead mitigation planning on behalf of the Client.
• Schedule & Progress Assurance - Validation of contractor schedules, verify progress, and challenge deviations; ensure transparency and accuracy of reporting.
• Contract Compliance - Monitoring of contractor adherence to EPC terms, change management processes, and performance metrics.
• Safety Culture Oversight - Ensure the contractor maintains a strong nuclear safety culture; intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviours are observed.
• Reporting & Governance - Providing clear, evidence based reporting to the Client's executive team on progress, risks, and compliance status.
• The Construction Manager will spend majority of time on site in Pomerania, with some opportunities to work from the UK. This may be a local Amentum office or may be home working

Nuclear Construction Knowledge and Experience:

• Experience in nuclear construction, preferably including GW scale plants.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction requirements, including quality assurance, traceability, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with nuclear island and conventional island construction processes.
• Experience in nuclear new build projects or power projects with significant experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemicals).
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and execution methodologies
• Strong capability in identifying construction risks, implementing mitigation measures, and managing claims and contractual issues.

Client-Side Project Leadership:

• Proven leadership in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience representing the Client/Owner on major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Ability to oversee EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and supply chains.

Regulatory Expertise:

• Understanding of nuclear licensing, permitting, and construction regulations.
• Experience working with nuclear regulators and participating in inspections, audits, and licensing-related construction activities.

Technical Competence:

• Background in civil, mechanical, or nuclear engineering.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Quality:

• Deep understanding of nuclear QA/QC requirements (e.g., NQA-1, ISO standards)
• Experience ensuring full traceability of materials and construction activities
• Familiarity with inspection and test plans (ITPs) and hold points

Health and Safety:

• Demonstrated commitment to the highest safety standards and nuclear safety culture.
• Experience implementing HSE management systems and ensuring compliance with stringent regulations.
• Communication - Skilled at managing complex relationships with contractors, regulators, and internal leadership.

Language Requirements

Language Requirements - Fluent English proficiency.

At Amentum, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and innovative manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good.

With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Amentum provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Amentum. We are happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

Benefits

• International working environment and unique company culture fostering individual career growth and work-life balance
• Personal development opportunities and training in industry-leading tools
• Friendly and supportive team atmosphere
• Participation in global projects and process improvements
• Full-time employment contract with competitive salary
• Benefits package including medical care, life insurance, My Benefit cafeteria with co-financing for sports activities, employee wellbeing support program
• Flexible working hours (start between 7:30-10:00)
• Hybrid or stationary working model - based on your preference
• Modern office in an attractive location

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