Engineering Project Manager - Oak Ridge - pae

Polluxa, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking an Engineering Project Manager for Oak Ridge, TN to lead complex nuclear infrastructure projects. You will plan, direct, and coordinate engineering activities, ensuring on-time delivery, within budget, and in compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include coordinating multi-disciplinary design efforts, managing stakeholders, and maintaining rigorous controls over scope, schedule, and cost while supporting national security and energy missions.

Qualifications

• Strong verbal and written communication skills across all levels (internal and client).
• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited program or BA in Architecture from NAAB-accredited program.
• Experience managing multi-discipline design projects with scope, schedule and budget responsibility.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and coordinate engineering for assigned design projects within nuclear operations.
• Lead cross-functional teams to meet client goals on time and within funding parameters.
• Engage stakeholders across DOE, NNSA, and commercial clients while ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Verbal and written communications

Leadership

Collaborative teamwork

Stakeholder management

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

NAAB-accredited BA in Architecture

Tools

PMP certification

Professional Engineer (PE) or Registered Architect (RA)

Job description

Engineering Project Manager – Oak Ridge

Amentum is a global leader in advanced engineering and innovative solutions, supporting critical missions across defense, intelligence, energy, and civilian sectors. Our people are our competitive advantage, driven by purpose, collaboration, and a commitment to delivering excellence for our customers and communities. We are currently seeking an Engineering Project Manager to support our Nuclear Projects.

We are seeking an experienced, collaborative Engineering Project Manager who excels at keeping teams aligned, stakeholders engaged, and projects delivered on scope, schedule and within budget.

Based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, this role will provide project management support for large-scale, complex projects for a diverse portfolio of clients that includes the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and commercial nuclear companies. The successful candidate will provide leadership across assigned capital projects involving nuclear infrastructure, advanced reactor deployment, fuel cycle facilities, and mission-critical national security programs while ensuring the highest standards of safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and financial performance.

As the Engineering Project Manager you will plan, direct, coordinate engineering for assigned design projects to ensure client goals or objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and funding parameters within nuclear operations and engineering. The work will be performed in Oak Ridge, TN with potentially some travel. Join us and love what you do. Focus on tackling the toughest challenges with a smile as you support the development of life changing infrastructure that improves communities across the United States. If you're up for the challenge, we've been looking for someone just like you. Join our team and help us lay the foundation for human progress.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution or BA in Architecture from an NAAB accredited institution.
• A minimum of 10 years of Project Management experience with increasing responsibility.
• PE or RA license desired but not required.
• PMP certification or ability to obtain PMP certification.
• Experience in multi-discipline design projects.
• Must have strong verbal and written communications skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and within the client organization.
• US Citizenship is required. No Dual citizens or visas for this role.

Preferred Qualifications

• A minimum of 10 years of project management experience.
• Demonstrated experience in successfully managing scope, schedule, and budgets of design projects.
• Q clearance or eligibility to obtain a "Q" clearance.
• ISO 9000 or NQA-1 quality system experience.