Project Manager

ACTalent; Waynesboro (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a senior Project Manager for nuclear projects, based in Waynesboro, GA. You will lead multidisciplinary teams, drive scheduling, budgeting, and risk management, while aligning with safety, quality, and compliance standards.

The role emphasizes strategic leadership, mentorship, and collaboration with construction and engineering teams in a highly regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of project management experience in complex projects, preferably nuclear.
• Significant experience (10–15 years) leading complex nuclear projects.
• Background in I&C, Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines with preference.
• Advanced knowledge of PM principles, methodologies, and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, scheduling, and budgeting for nuclear projects; optimize resource use.
• Define and manage scope, objectives, and deliverables with stakeholders.
• Develop risk management strategies to identify and mitigate risks.

Skills

Nuclear PM

I&C engineering

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Leadership

Budget management

Risk management

Stakeholder comms

Regulatory compliance

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP certification

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

MS Office

Job description

Job Title

Project Manager Nuclear (I&C, Electrical, Mechanical)

Job Description

This senior Project Manager role focuses on leading and delivering complex nuclear projects, with a strong preference for backgrounds in Instrumentation & Control (I&C), Electrical, and Mechanical engineering. The Project Manager provides strategic direction, leadership, and mentorship to project teams, ensuring projects are planned, executed, and completed safely, on time, and within budget. The role requires advanced project management expertise, proven experience in complex project delivery, and the ability to guide multidisciplinary teams in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, scheduling, and budgeting of complex nuclear projects, ensuring efficient allocation and utilization of resources.

• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively identify, assess, and mitigate project risks and challenges.

• Monitor and control project progress, ensuring adherence to schedule, budget, and quality standards throughout the project lifecycle.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including plans, reports, and change records, in accordance with organizational standards.

• Prepare and deliver regular project status reports and presentations to executive management and key stakeholders.

• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, ensuring alignment between project outcomes and organizational goals.

• Apply advanced project management methodologies, tools, and software to drive effective project execution and governance.

• Promote and implement continuous improvement strategies, identifying opportunities to enhance processes, efficiency, and project outcomes.

• Provide strategic leadership and direction to project teams, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.

• Mentor and coach project management and project coordination teams, sharing industry expertise, best practices, and lessons learned.

• Coordinate with construction, estimation, and other functional teams to ensure integration of technical, commercial, and schedule requirements.

• Oversee project activities related to construction management, ensuring compliance with safety, regulatory, and quality requirements.

• Support organizational strategy by managing projects that have significant impact on long-term business objectives.

Essential Skills

• Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, with a proven track record of managing and delivering complex projects, preferably in the nuclear sector.

• Significant experience (10 to 15 years) leading and managing complex projects in nuclear environments.

• Background in Instrumentation & Control (I&C), Electrical, or Mechanical disciplines, with preference in that order.

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices.

• Proficiency with project management software and tools used for planning, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.

• Strong experience in construction and construction management within large-scale industrial or energy projects.

• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary project teams in dynamic and technically complex environments.

• Exceptional leadership skills, with the ability to provide strategic direction and motivate teams.

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.

• Strong strategic planning and organizational skills, with the ability to align projects with broader organizational goals.

• Proven ability to manage projects that significantly impact organizational strategies and long-term objectives.

• Bachelors degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field.

• Project management certification (e.g., PMP Project Management Professional) is required.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Masters degree in project management, business, engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.

• Advanced certifications and specializations in project management or related technical disciplines are highly preferred.

• Experience in project coordination and estimation for complex engineering or construction projects.

• Experience working on nuclear facilities or other highly regulated industrial environments.

• Ability to adapt quickly to changing project conditions and priorities while maintaining focus on key objectives.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop innovative solutions to project challenges.

• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and the application of innovative project management approaches.

Work Environment

This role is based on-site at a nuclear power facility (Vogtle Units 1 and 2), providing direct oversight of project activities in a highly regulated industrial environment. The Project Manager works closely with construction, engineering, and operations teams in a field-based setting that requires regular presence in plant and construction areas. The work environment involves adherence to strict safety, regulatory, and quality standards, with frequent coordination meetings, site walks, and interaction with multidisciplinary teams. The position follows on-site work expectations rather than remote arrangements, and includes a daily per diem to support on-site assignment.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Waynesboro, GA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $65.00 - $70.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: Medical, dental & vision Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) Short and long-term disability Health Spending Account (HSA) Transportation benefits Employee Assistance Program Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 10, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Waynesboro,GA.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 20,000 consultants and 5,000 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be an Engineering News-Record (ENR) Top 500 Design Firm for our engineering design services and a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team.