Nuclear Project Manager

Apex Systems; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Everforth Apex seeks a Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead large-scale projects in a nuclear utility setting. The role requires deep PM expertise, leadership, and a track record in regulated environments.

Onsite work in Waynesboro, GA with cross-functional collaboration across engineering, operations, and maintenance. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in I&C, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering, 10+ years in PM, and PMP certification.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading complex projects, preferably within the nuclear or utility industry.
• PMP certification is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience delivering large-scale projects from planning through implementation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and delivery of complex nuclear projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria with stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks with contingency planning.
• Track project performance and provide updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with regulations, safety standards, and policies.
• Manage stakeholder communication and alignment with goals.
• Drive continuous improvement and project management best practices.
• Mentor and guide project team members across functions.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Cross-functional teams

Regulatory compliance

Risk management

Scheduling

Budgeting

Project governance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or related field

Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project Management

PMP certification

Tools

Scheduling software

PM tools

Job description

Job#: 3045931

Job Description:

Job Tittle: Nuclear Project Manager

Location: Waynesboro, Georgia (Onsite)

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead and deliver large‑scale, complex projects within a nuclear utility environment. This individual will provide strategic leadership, oversee project execution from initiation through completion, and collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, along with extensive experience managing high‑impact projects in the nuclear industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while implementing effective contingency plans.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply project management best practices.
• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, and business functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading complex projects, preferably within the nuclear or utility industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross‑functional teams in dynamic and highly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools and scheduling software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Technical background in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, in that order of preference.
• Experience managing capital projects, plant modifications, outage‑related initiatives, or major infrastructure programs within a nuclear environment.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management, forecasting, budgeting, and project controls.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Additional project management, engineering, or nuclear industry certifications are highly preferred.

Employer Information

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on‑demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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