Nuclear Project Manager

barnhart-crane-rigging; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus program

401(k) match

Company vehicle

Medical and paid time off

Disability and life insurance

Job summary

Barnhart Crane & Rigging is looking for a Nuclear Project Manager in Chicago, IL. In this role, you’ll lead projects from award through closeout, ensuring all priorities are met including safety and client satisfaction. You'll manage schedules, tackle challenges proactively, and serve as the primary contact for clients and vendors throughout the project phases.

The preferred candidate will have a strong background in industrial construction and mechanical inclination. Excellent planning and leadership skills are essential, along with the ability to effectively communicate with project teams and stakeholders.

Competitive salary, benefits including a bonus program, and a company vehicle are offered along with professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in project management in nuclear or industrial construction.
• Strong understanding of engineering plans and specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 40% annually.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects ensuring adherence to scope, schedule, and budget.
• Communicate project status to stakeholders and senior management.
• Manage field operations and subcontractors.

Skills

Project management efficiency

Customer relationship management

Construction contract knowledge

Mechanical inclination

Planning and leadership skills

Basic math and geometry

Education

Bachelor's degree or sufficient experience

PMP designation preferred

Tools

Windows based software applications

Job description

Nuclear Project Manager

As a Nuclear Project Manager, you'll take the lead on customer projects from award through closeout, ensuring safety, schedule, profit, and customer satisfaction are always top priorities. You'll drive the project forward, keeping it on track, on budget, and within scope. Working closely with your project team, you'll manage the schedule, highlight critical path items, and proactively tackle challenges before they become issues. You'll also make sure the safety plan and key project priorities are clearly communicated to the Superintendent and field leadership.

This position may be offered as a permanent role or on a contract basis, depending on candidate's preference and business needs.

Lead the planning, execution, and closeout of assigned projects in accordance with scope, schedule, and budget requirements.

Provide oversight, evaluation, and improvement of project management efficiency, ensuring adherence to established management principles as established by the Senior Leadership Team.

Coordinate daily/weekly meetings with superintendents and project engineers to align on means and methods, schedule contracting needs, and delivery timelines.

Participate in customer site visits, proposal development, and contract reviews to ensure a complete understanding of scope, risk, and obligations.

Partner with Project Sales Representatives from project inception through execution, maintaining communication and documenting scope, schedule, or budget changes.

Review project estimates to determine job cost, staffing needs, resource allocation, and procedures for efficient execution.

Oversee and approve monthly job cost updates, quarterly cash flow projections, and negotiate/approve change orders.

Regularly communicate project status including financial performance, schedule, risk, quality, and safety to stakeholders and senior management.

Act as primary interface with clients, engineers, vendors, and suppliers, ensuring effective communication and alignment throughout all project phases.

Anticipate potential challenges to schedule, construction, or costs, and work with the team to develop proactive solutions.

Coordinate work crews, equipment, and subcontractors while managing all field operations and sequencing in collaboration with the Superintendent.

Ensure all activities are performed safely and in compliance with applicable standards, while fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Provide leadership, technical guidance, and resources to project supervisors and staff; ensure personnel maintain appropriate training, qualifications, and proficiencies.

Support project closeout by finalizing documentation, securing retainages, supporting supervisors, and resolving outstanding claims.

Work under general direction but assume full accountability as the single point of contact for assigned projects.

Skilled in identifying, approaching, presenting and building relationships with decision makers within a complex project environment. Must be comfortable with all levels from field craft to executives.

Must have an understanding of construction contracts, Windows based software applications, and good time management skills.

Mechanically inclined and an understanding of Industrial Construction markets including Power, Nuclear, Department of Energy, Manufacturing, etc.

Technical Background Engineering, Heavy Equipment, In-Plant Experience, etc.

PMP designation is preferred but not mandatory.

Bachelor's degree or sufficient experience.

A working knowledge and understanding of engineering plans, specifications and industrial construction principles.

Must be mechanically inclined with basic understanding of machinery, heavy construction and basic principles of industrial project flow.

Basic math and geometry are necessary.

Must demonstrate planning and leadership skills.

Must be willing to travel up to 40% annually.

Ability to obtain plant access at Nuclear and Government sites.

Competitive salary.

Bonus program that pays for performance.

$1 for $1 match on 401(k), capped at 10% of Pay.

Company Vehicle.

Medical, Paid Time Off and Holiday, Disability, Life Insurance, and other additional personal and professional benefits are available.

EOE/AA Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran