Project Director, Commercial Nuclear Services - Remote

Ladders; United States; Remote; USD 149,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability coverage

401(k) with 100% vesting

Employee stock purchase plan

Paid Time Off and flexible work

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a Project Director, Commercial Nuclear Services for a remote position. You will oversee large-scale nuclear and fuel cycle projects, prioritizing safety, quality, and disciplined execution while partnering with functional leaders and external stakeholders.

The role demands deep nuclear sector experience, exceptional leadership, and proven ability to guide teams through demanding technical and operational environments. This is a highly visible opportunity for impact.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of commercial nuclear experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience in a live nuclear environment.
• Demonstrated technical and management abilities with strong communication skills.
• Experience in nuclear reactor new design and construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of nuclear and fuel cycle projects, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Develop work execution plans and manage project deliverables, budget, and schedule.
• Recruit and assemble project teams, coordinating with functional managers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and customer safety programs and quality requirements.
• Monitor project health using KPIs and rigorous reporting protocols.
• Manage contracts, including scope control and subcontractor oversight.
• Perform risk analysis and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Skills

15+ years nuclear experience

10+ years project management

10+ years leading teams

live nuclear environment

strong communication skills

nuclear reactor design/construction

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a Project Director, Commercial Nuclear Services - Remote to join the team of a leader in the Business Services space.

This leader will oversee complex commercial nuclear and fuel cycle projects with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, and disciplined execution. The role is responsible for driving project planning, delivery, and performance across budget, schedule, and scope while partnering closely with functional leaders and external stakeholders. This is a highly visible position that requires both deep nuclear sector experience and the ability to guide teams through demanding technical and operational environments.

Location: Remote

Compensation: $149,000 – $249,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of nuclear and fuel cycle projects, ensuring safety and quality standards.
• Develop work execution plans and manage project deliverables, budget, and schedule.
• Recruit and assemble project teams, coordinating with functional managers.
• Ensure compliance with corporate and customer safety programs and quality requirements.
• Monitor project health using key performance indicators and rigorous reporting protocols.
• Manage contracts, including scope control and subcontractor oversight.
• Perform risk analysis and maintain relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of commercial nuclear experience.
• 10+ years of project management experience.
• 10+ years of experience leading teams.
• Experience in a live nuclear environment.
• Demonstrated technical and management abilities with strong communication skills.
• Experience in nuclear reactor new design and construction projects.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits.
• Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Paid Time Off and flexible work options.

Our client is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification—your background could be exactly what this team needs.