Director, Major Projects – Nuclear Development

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Kentucky seeks a senior project leader to own overall project execution, implement safety programs toward Zero Harm, and report strategy and needs to executive leadership. Requires PMP and extensive experience across construction management, contracts, budgets, and risk management.

The candidate will establish contracting strategies, lead governance with joint venture partners, and drive schedules, resource management, and capital plans while navigating regulatory filings and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or related field.
• Ten years of qualified experience.
• Experience in two or more major areas such as construction projects, project management, portfolio management, commissioning, project controls, contracts.
• PMP certification required.
• Valid state driver’s license.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, with potential for longer stays.
• May be required to live at the project location during execution.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Understanding of regulatory filings and approvals.

Responsibilities

• Own overall project execution and oversee project management functions
• Implement and oversee project safety programs to achieve Zero Harm
• Report project strategy, team needs, and solutions to executive leadership
• Establish commercial contracting strategy and negotiate contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements
• Lead executive governance with joint venture partners
• Drive integrated schedules across workstreams and align resource management
• Oversee program budgets, contingencies, forecasts, and capital plans
• Identify and mitigate executive project risks
• Lead change management and resolve disputes
• Build, mentor, and develop a cohesive project leadership team
• Manage relationships with utilities, RTOs, regulators, landowners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure readiness for regulatory filings and approvals
• Manage staffing, staff augmentation, consultants, and vendors
• Manage construction and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within approved investment
• Report project safety, capital investment, schedule, and performance metrics
• Support project financing and develop multi-year risk-adjusted capital plans
• Foster team culture and administer performance management processes
• Guide contracts, contractors, operating agreements, and compliance documentation
• Perform continuous improvement and maintain project policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Budget Management

Risk Mitigation

Change Management

Team Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Construction Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

• Own overall project execution and oversee project management functions
• Implement and oversee project safety programs to achieve Zero Harm
• Report project strategy, team needs, and solutions to executive leadership
• Establish commercial contracting strategy and negotiate contractor, EPC, and engineering agreements
• Lead executive governance with joint venture partners
• Drive integrated schedules across workstreams and align resource management
• Oversee program budgets, contingencies, forecasts, and capital plans
• Identify and mitigate executive project risks
• Lead change management and resolve disputes
• Build, mentor, and develop a cohesive project leadership team
• Manage relationships with utilities, RTOs, regulators, landowners, contractors, vendors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
• Ensure readiness for regulatory filings and approvals
• Manage staffing, staff augmentation, consultants, and vendors
• Manage construction and deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within approved investment
• Report project safety, capital investment, schedule, and performance metrics
• Support project financing and develop multi-year risk-adjusted capital plans
• Foster team culture and administer performance management processes
• Guide contracts, contractors, operating agreements, and compliance documentation
• Perform continuous improvement and maintain project policies, standards, guidelines, and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, Project Management, Accounting, Finance, or related field of study
• Ten (10) years of qualified experience
• Experience in two or more of: major construction projects, project management, portfolio management, commissioning, project controls, commercial nuclear power plant, fossil generation, and contract negotiations
• Progressive levels of responsibility and accomplishment
• Highly proficient business acumen
• Demonstrated effective leadership skills
• PMP certification required
• Valid state driver's license
• Ability to work hours and travel as required; travel typically 50% or less, with greater travel possible
• May be required to live at the project location during project execution
• Ability to safely perform light physical duties, including construction site walkdowns on unstable surfaces and climbing ladders
• Ability to work at offices, power plants, and construction sites, including possible radiation exposure within NRC limits at nuclear power sites
• Ability to write clear, concise reports and present to senior management
• Preferred: Master's degree in a related field
• Preferred experience with direct supervision, executive communication, contracting/commercial strategy, RTOs, state utility commissions, environmental applications, and USACE, USFWS, and NEPA

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in project management, including execution, safety program implementation, and risk mitigation. Proficient in leading teams, managing budgets, and negotiating contracts within the construction and energy sectors.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Project Management
• PMP Certification
• Contract Negotiation
• Leadership Skills
• Construction Management

Hard Skills

• Project Execution
• Budget Management
• Risk Mitigation
• Change Management
• Portfolio Management
• Commissioning
• Project Controls
• Commercial Strategy
• Regulatory Compliance
• Performance Metrics

Soft Skills

• Effective Leadership
• Team Building
• Communication Skills
• Relationship Management
• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP Certification
• Valid State Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Construction Management
• Nuclear Power Plant
• Fossil Generation
• RTOs
• State Utility Commissions
• Environmental Applications
• USACE
• USFWS
• NEPA
• Zero Harm