Nuclear Project Manager

Insight Global; Huntersville (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Insight Global is seeking a Project Manager to support mechanical and equipment-related projects at a commercial nuclear facility. Focus areas include pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and other plant equipment, with exposure to reactor vessel work and related initiatives.

The role involves managing project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships while coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to ensure safe, compliant, and timely delivery.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in a commercial nuclear power plant
• Experience managing mechanical projects involving pumps, heat exchangers, valves, or similar equipment
• Contract management experience, including vendor negotiations and oversight of multiple contractors
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and project costs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Responsibilities

• Manage project scope, schedules, and budgets for mechanical and equipment-related projects
• Oversee contracts and vendor relationships with multiple contractors
• Coordinate with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to align on project goals
• Monitor project costs and ensure adherence to approved baselines
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings to support project execution

Job description

• Seeking a Project Manager to support mechanical and equipment-related projects at a commercial nuclear facility. Projects will primarily involve systems such as pumps, heat exchangers, valves, and other plant equipment, with additional exposure to larger nuclear initiatives including equipment replacements, reactor vessel work, and thermal sleeve projects. This individual will manage project scope, schedules, budgets, contracts, and vendor relationships while coordinating with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams.

Must-Haves

• 3–5+ years of project management experience in a commercial nuclear power plant
• Experience managing mechanical projects involving pumps, heat exchangers, valves, or similar equipment
• Contract management experience, including vendor negotiations and oversight of multiple contractors
• Experience managing project schedules, budgets, and project costs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills

Plusses

• Experience supporting reactor vessel, thermal sleeve, or other nuclear system projects
• PMP certification
• Navy nuclear background combined with project management experience in power generation, utilities, transmission, or a similar industry