Nuclear Construction Lead – AI-Driven Field Execution

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field execution on major nuclear projects. You will coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality, and partner with engineering and project controls to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of construction oversight on large projects, a track record with subcontractors, and strong leadership and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
• 15+ years of construction, field engineering, project management, or construction oversight experience on large industrial, energy, infrastructure, or nuclear projects.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing subcontractors and managing field execution.
• Experience interpreting and administering Statements of Work (SOWs), technical specifications, construction packages, and contract requirements.
• Ability to travel extensively to project sites.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily field oversight of construction activities across assigned project scopes.
• Monitor contractor and subcontractor performance to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project specifications.
• Identify execution risks early and work with project teams to develop practical solutions.
• Coordinate construction activities with integrated project teams.
• Support startup planning, turnover activities, punch list completion, and project closeout.
• Oversee subcontractor execution, ensuring compliance with SOWs, contracts, and technical requirements.
• Monitor contractor productivity, staffing, schedule performance, and quality of work.
• Participate in scope reviews, change management, field issue resolution, and contractor coordination meetings.
• Support contract administration, progress verification, and field acceptance activities.
• Work closely with Project Controls to monitor schedule, cost, earned progress, and execution metrics.
• Escalate execution risks, contractual issues, or performance concerns as appropriate.
• Facilitate issue resolution and cross-functional communication.
• Build strong relationships across contractors, craft personnel, engineers, inspectors, and project leadership.
• Foster a collaborative, respectful construction culture.
• Champion a strong nuclear safety culture and Human Performance principles.
• Mentor junior construction professionals and support their development.
• Resolve field conflicts through communication and collaboration.
• Promote continuous improvement across construction execution.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Field engineering

Subcontract management

Communication

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Procore

Job description

The Nuclear Company in the United States is seeking an experienced Construction Manager to lead field execution on major nuclear projects. You will coordinate contractors, ensure safety and quality, and partner with engineering and project controls to deliver on schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will bring 15+ years of construction oversight on large projects, a track record with subcontractors, and strong leadership and communication skills.