Program Manager, Nuclear Asset Sustainability Projects

Jobtome; Chattanooga (TN); Remote; USD 76,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Weekly pay

Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking an experienced Program/Engineering Manager – NASP to support the largest U.S. public energy provider. Located in Chattanooga, TN, the role is remote with reporting into the Chattanooga corporate office.

This 6-month contract pays $55/hour plus 1.5x overtime and leads capital projects in nuclear asset sustainability. Responsibilities include leading scoping, governance, vendor management, and budget oversight; coordinating with executives, plant management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years in power utilities, heavy infrastructure, power generation, or manufacturing.
• Minimum 1 year in lead, program management, or project engineering management overseeing technical teams and capital projects.
• Proficiency in project scoping, budget tracking, vendor management, and structured program management methodologies.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear plant facilities.

Responsibilities

• Program & Process Leadership: Maintain, improve, and standardize PM procedures, guidance documents, and governance in compliance with QA and regulatory standards.
• Project Scoping & Execution: Lead front-end scoping, define execution strategy, oversee compliance across project teams.
• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Manage key vendor relationships, track KPIs, oversee budgets and schedules.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, plant management, engineering, finance, IT, and external contractors.
• Performance Improvement & CAP: Drive continuous improvement, conduct post-project reviews, and use CAP to resolve gaps.

Skills

Program management

Budget oversight

Vendor management

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

MS Excel

Project management software

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is seeking an experienced Program Manager, Nuclear Asset Sustainability Projects (NASP) to join a high-impact team supporting the largest public energy provider in the U.S. Located in Chattanooga, TN. This critical leadership role oversees daily power plant operations, ensures strict safety and regulatory compliance, and drives operational excellence across shift teams.

Job Title: Program / Engineering Manager – Capital Projects
Location: REMOTE reporting into Chattanooga, TN (Corporate Office)
Position Type: Contract (6 Months)
Pay: 55/HR + 1.5 overtime

Key Responsibilities

• Program & Process Leadership: Maintain, improve, and standardize project management procedures, guidance documents, and governance in compliance with quality assurance and regulatory standards.
• Project Scoping & Execution: Lead front-end project scoping, define execution strategy, and oversee compliance across project execution teams.
• Vendor & Budget Oversight: Manage key vendor relationships, track project performance metrics (KPIs), and maintain strict oversight on project budgets and schedules.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with executive leadership, plant management, engineering, finance, IT, and external contractors to ensure project goals align with enterprise standards.
• Performance Improvement & CAP: Drive continuous improvement initiatives, conduct post-project reviews/lessons learned, and utilize Corrective Action Programs (CAP) to resolve operational gaps.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, Math, Physics, Data Science, Information Technology, or a related technical discipline (or equivalent combination of education and direct experience).
• Experience: 5+ years of experience in power utilities, heavy infrastructure, power generation, or manufacturing environments.
• Leadership: Minimum of 1 year in a lead, program management, or project engineering management capacity overseeing technical teams and capital projects.
• Technical Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in project scoping, budget tracking, vendor management, and structured program management methodologies.
• Clearance Requirements: Must be able to obtain and maintain unescorted access at nuclear plant facilities.

Preferred Skills & Attributes

• procedure or guidance writing experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a proven track record of facilitating peer group meetings and presenting to senior leadership.
• High sense of urgency, strong analytical skills, and the ability to define and resolve complex technical problems.
• Background in mechanical engineering systems or heavy utility infrastructure projects.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. #LI-BK1