Nuclear Project Manager II

Zachry Group; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in the United States is looking for an experienced professional to manage various projects, ensuring budget and schedule compliance while fostering client relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a BS in engineering with at least 10 years of relevant experience, excellent communication, and leadership skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office is required. This role involves overseeing project scopes and facilitating internal and client interactions, ensuring successful project execution.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in design engineering and project management.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Proficiency in managing multiple projects concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Monitor ongoing projects, including budget and schedule.
• Coordinate and participate in proposal preparation.
• Facilitate training of company staff as needed.

Skills

Project management

Client relations

Communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of engineering principles

Education

BS in engineering or technical specialty

MS in engineering (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Position dictates applying extensive and diversified knowledge of engineeringprinciplesandpracticestothemanagementofassignedprojectswhilemaking independentdecisions.Individualwillberesponsiblefordevelopingandmaintainingclose workingrelationshipswithclienttoincludeprofessionalandsocialinteractionwithkeyhome officeandsiteindividuals.Thispositionrequiresindividualtobealiaisonbetweenclientand company.

Positionincludesidentifyingclientneedsandexpectations,includingupcomingmajorprojects andcommunicatesthoseneedstotheapplicableindividuals.Positionalsoincludesobtainingclientfeedbackregardingworkperformanceandfacilitatesimplementationofprocess improvements,asappropriate.Also,individualwillworkwithclienttoaddressandresolve issuesthatmaydeveloprelativetoprojectscopechanges,qualityofservices,cost,or schedule.

SuccessfulcandidatewillcoordinateandparticipateinthepreparationofproposalsforclientworkbyworkingwithDisciplineEngineeringManagersandAccountManagerstodevelop projectscope,approach,technicalassumptions,staffing,schedule,andpricing.

Responsibilities

Keyactivitiesaremonitoringthestatusofallon-goingprojectstoincludebudget,schedule,scopechanges,reviewofdeliverablesrelativetoscopeandclientexpectations,participationin companyweeklyschedulemeetingandpreparationofmonthlystatusreports.Theselected candidatewillensurethatcontractualrequirementsaremet,addresses,andresolves contractualissues,initiatescontractchanges,andfacilitatespaymentforservices.Candidate willberesponsibletoreview,approveandcorrect(asneeded)invoicesapplicabletoproject work.

Additionally,responsibleforunderstandingandcommunicatingtocompanystaffclient’s processesandprocedures,andfacilitatestrainingofcompanystaff,whenneeded.Individual shallhavepracticalknowledgeofroutineprecedentdesign,workingknowledgeof engineering principles for applicable solvingproblems.

Candidateshallhavetheabilitytocoordinateprojectsfromearliestphasestobudgets,design throughissuanceofconstructiondrawings,andfinalprojectcompletionclose-out.CandidateshallprepareProjectPlans,budgetsandschedulesandberesponsibletocontroltheproject scope,budget, andschedule.

Qualifications

EducationRequired(minimum):BSinengineeringorothertechnicalspecialtyfromanaccredited university with course work in mechanical, electrical, chemical, or similar technical scope is required.

Experience Required (minimum):10 years (minimum) of experience with design engineering,projectmanagementandclientrelationsisrequired.Experiencewithoperatingplantprocedures,processes,budgetanalysis,andbudgetforecastingisrequired.Abilityto manage,motivateandorganizeteammembers,communicatingandprovidingtechnical direction and task assignments is required.

OtherRequiredQualifications(minimum):All applicants must possessexcellent verbal andwrittencommunicationskillsaswellaspresentationskills.ProficiencyinMicrosoftOfficesoftware;Word,ExcelandPowerPointisrequiredwithcompetencyinsoftwareapplications foremailanddatabases.Effectivetimemanagementskillsarerequiredaspositionmay involveworkingonseveralprojectsconcurrently.Knowledgeofandexperienceinproject schedulingtechniquesisrequired.Successfulcandidatewillberequiredtounderstandand complywithcompanypolicies,procedures,processesaswellasthosefinancialobligations thatwouldapplytoprojects.Abilitytopasssecurityanddrugscreeningandmaintain unescortednuclearplantaccessisrequired.Overtimeworkisrequired.Travelisrequiredto clientsites.Abilitytoperformwalkdownsofequipmentinanindustrialplantenvironment,to includeclimbingladders,accessingsecurity-controlledareas,andenteringconfinedspacesand controlledhazardous areas is required.

Preferred Education:MS in engineering or other technical specialty from an accredited universitywithcourseworkinmechanical,electrical,chemical,orsimilartechnicalscopeis desired.

Certification(s)orLicense(s)Preferred(minimum):ProfessionalEngineeringregistration(EIT or PE), and Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification are highly preferred.

Certain positions at Zachry Nuclear may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. If applicable to the position, the capability of a candidate to comply with such laws will be taken into consideration by Zachry Nuclear in its hiring processes.

Zachry Nuclear Engineering, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Job Info

• Job Identification 13618
• Job Category Project/Field
• Posting Date 02/19/2026, 05:55 PM
• Locations 2810 Coliseum Centre Drive, Charlotte, NC, 28217, US 14 Lords Hill Road, Stonington, CT, 06378, US