Nuclear Plant Services Subject Matter Expert – Nuclear
Sargent Lundy
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Job summary
Sargent & Lundy in Boston seeks a Nuclear Plant Services SME to lead large DOE and nuclear projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal teams to align objectives, schedules and budgets. This role requires a proven leadership track and deep industry knowledge.
You will own scope, schedule, costs, and KPIs, guide performance reviews, promote safety and quality, and help recruit and build the East Coast Office. Extensive travel and a strong client focus are expected.
Qualifications
- 20+ years in nuclear industry or equivalent
- 15+ years managing multiple projects or leading teams
- PM or advanced degree in engineering/construction management
- PMP certification is a plus
- Experience delivering under EPC/GC contracts
- Proven supervision of project teams and clients
- Strong communication with stakeholders and vendors
- Hands-on project controls: cost, schedule, risk
Responsibilities
- Lead large, multi-discipline nuclear/DOE projects through planning, design, implementation, commissioning, turnover and closeout.
- Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and project teams to ensure alignment on scope, priorities and deliverables.
- Manage client relationships and provide timely progress, risk and cost updates; lead status meetings.
- Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasts, and KPIs; maintain baselines and critical path.
- Manage scope changes and change orders; integrate approved changes into plans and budgets.
- Develop project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria.
- Front-end planning and readiness activities prior to execution.
- Lead, mentor and coach project management and commissioning teams.
- Monitor execution and commissioning performance; ensure documentation is accurate and compliant.
- Conduct risk assessments; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead milestone reviews.
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and contract conformance.
- Report progress, forecasts, variances to leadership and client; drive issue resolution.
- Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future execution.
- Promote safety and quality culture across all activities; ensure compliance.
- Support establishing a local East Coast Office in Boston; assist in recruiting and mentoring.
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Job description
The Nuclear Plant Services Subject Matter Expert (SME) will bring strong experience in leadership and serve as the primary liaison between clients, subcontractors, vendors, and internal teams to ensure alignment on project objectives and requirements. This individual will guide the team to efficiently complete work tasks on schedule and within budget for our clients. The candidate will assist in East Coast Office development, recruiting, and provide Industry Consulting to our Client. We are seeking a proven leader with large-scale nuclear power plant and Department of Energy (DOE) experience who can deliver essential core services while exemplifying our core values.
- Lead large, multi-discipline nuclear / DOE projects from early planning and design through implementation, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
- Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and project teams across business units to ensure alignment on technical scope, priorities, and deliverables.
- Manage client relationships and expectations; provide timely progress, risk, and cost updates; lead regular performance and status review meetings.
- Own project scope, schedule (integrated master schedule with phasing and lookaheads), budget/forecasts, and key performance metrics; maintain project baselines and critical path.
- Manage scope changes and change orders, assessing impacts on cost and schedule and integrating approved changes into project plans, schedules, and budgets.
- Develop project-specific project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria, verification/validation requirements, and turnover deliverables.
- Perform front-end project planning and readiness activities (work sequencing, interfaces, resource planning, outage and operational integration) prior to execution.
- Lead, mentor and coach project management and commissioning teams; provide clear direction, prioritization, and constructive feedback to support effective execution.
- Monitor project execution and commissioning performance, including progress, cost, quality, scope, and risk; ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
- Conduct risk assessments throughout the project life cycle; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead readiness and go/no-go reviews for key milestones.
- Lead and Overview Project Tasks and support Challenge Boards to enhance product quality.
- Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and contract conformance, supporting claims and dispute resolution in coordination with the commercial team.
- Report progress, forecasts, and variances to leadership and the client; drive issue resolution, milestone completion, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
- Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and systematically improve future nuclear project execution.
- Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all project activities, ensuring adherence to applicable nuclear, regulatory, and organizational standards.
- Aid in responding to topical technical issues within your technical proficiency.
- Participate as a member, board member or emeritus in industry forums (e.g., INPO, NEI, EPRI, O&M, IEAE, etc.)
- Support and take active role in establishing a local East Coast Office in the Boston area.
- Aid in resource identification, recruiting from local prestigious Universities, and mentoring personnel in Nuclear / DOE industry activities.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Essential Skills
- 20+ years of progressively responsible experience in the nuclear industry, or other relevant industry
- 15+ years managing multiple projects and/or leading teams.
- Master's or Advance degree in engineering, construction management, or other relevant field / Operations Experience. Preferred PHD.
- Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) is a plus.
- Experience delivering under EPC and general contractor (GC) contract models.
- Proven supervision of project teams and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
- Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners; strong client relationship-building.
- Hands-on use of project controls (cost, schedule, change, risk) on large projects.
- Understanding of process-based project management and start-up testing.
- Knowledge of quality, safety, and health requirements.
- Proficient in developing Facility Upgrade (e.g., Major and Minor Modifications) to Nuclear Power Plants.
- Proficient in establishing nuclear growth strategies, understanding industry innovation / RD, awareness of advance reactor technology.
- Understand, experienced and familiar with Nuclear Industry Standard Design Process (SDP).
- Proficient in navigating within DOE, DOW and Military facilities to execute successful projects.
- Experience in coordination of partnerships with nuclear industry, national laboratories, universities, and commercial vendors.
- Determination of staff positions and size; interviewing and selection of personnel experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Core skills: project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment.
- Comfortablesupporting station outage activities such as Outage Support, as required.
- Comfortable with approximately 10 - 20% domestic travel, ~ 5 - 10% international travel if required / planned.
Sargent & Lundy values the appropriate use of technology to improve how work gets done and deliver high-quality outcomes for our clients. Depending on the role, employees may use data, automation, artificial intelligence, and other digital tools to support research, analysis, engineering and design activities, workflow improvement, or other aspects of their work. We value candidates who demonstrate an interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant to their role. Employees remain accountable for their work and are expected to apply appropriate professional judgment and review when using technology-assisted tools. Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.
At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
- Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
- Life & Accident Insurance
- Disability Coverage
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Back-Up Daycare
- FSA & HSA
- 401(k)
- Pre-Tax Commuter Account
- Merit Scholarship Program
- Employee Discount Program
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program
- Tuition Assistance
- First Professional Licensure Bonus
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Parental Leave
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Flexible Work Arrangements
Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.
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