Senior Fuel Project Leader – Onsite in DC

Protingent; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Fuel to lead complex, multidisciplinary programs in the nuclear/energy sector. You will own scope, schedules, resources and budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, QA, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience, PMP or equivalent, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills, with excellent leadership and bilingual Spanish preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, within the nuclear, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Experience with construction management and/or development projects.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and operations.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, providing regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Problem solving

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Fuel to lead complex, multidisciplinary programs in the nuclear/energy sector. You will own scope, schedules, resources and budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, QA, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience, PMP or equivalent, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills, with excellent leadership and bilingual Spanish preferences.