Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight

National Association of Women in Construction; Bellevue, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 177,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary incentive programs

Comprehensive medical and wellness

Parental leave

401k plan

Generous PTO

Holiday schedule

Relocation assistance

Professional and educational support

Job summary

TerraPower is seeking a Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium) to lead regulatory construction oversight activities for Kemmerer Unit 1 and related supplier and QA programs. The role requires directing staffing, budgets, and procedural development, while coordinating with regulators and partner organizations to ensure compliance and timely decisions.

The position emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, and the ability to work within a matrix organization,

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field.
• 10+ years in nuclear reactor licensing, oversight, or direct inspection.
• Experience leading diverse technical teams in a regulatory environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage regulatory construction oversight processes and procedures.
• Oversee scheduling for Kemmerer Unit 1 oversight and supplier facility assessments.
• Coordinate staffing, training, performance, and budgets for oversight programs.
• Direct construction oversight activities including inspections and QA program oversight.
• Lead interactions with Federal, state, and local regulators and partners.
• Collaborate with the design authority to ensure timely regulatory responses.

Skills

Nuclear licensing and oversight

Leadership and team management

Regulatory engagement

Communication skills

Cross‑functional collaboration

Remote team coordination

Education

B.S. in nuclear engineering or related field

Job description

Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight

Bellevue, WA; Rockville, MD

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPowers mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the companys activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium)

The Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium) reports to the Senior Director of Regulatory Construction Oversight (Natrium) and is responsible for managing and performing activities associated with regulatory construction oversight, including oversight of construction of Kemmerer Unit 1, supplier oversight, and quality assurance oversight. The selectee will also be responsible for the development and maintenance of program-related documentation, such as procedures and guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage the development and implementation of the Regulatory Construction Oversight processes and procedures.
• Manage the development, execution, and maintenance of the schedule for the Regulatory Construction Oversight organization, including the schedule for oversight at Kemmerer Unit 1 and for conducting assessments at supplier facilities.
• Manage the planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing of on-going regulatory construction oversight activities.
• Manage staffing (hiring, training/coaching, performance management, time management), reporting, and budgeting activities related to the regulatory construction oversight program. This includes all actions related to contracted resources.
• Perform direct construction oversight activities, including inspections of Kemmerer Unit 1, supplier inspection visits, and oversight of quality assurance programs.
• Lead interactions with Federal, State, and local regulators.
• Work closely with partner organizations to provide the required support on regulatory construction oversight activities.
• Work closely with the design authority and design engineering groups to ensure adequate and timely responses to regulatory oversight issues.
• Actively participate in industry groups and forums, implementing lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.

Key Qualifications

• B.S. degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field.
• 10+ years of direct nuclear reactor licensing, oversight management, and/or direct inspection experience, such as with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• The candidate must have demonstrated a strong ability to lead a diverse team of technical staff and collaborate with partner organizations to resolve technical challenges.
• The candidate must be an excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization, and able to direct remote team members.
• Experience with advanced reactor design, licensing, and oversight is desirable, but not required.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case‑by‑case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
• Travel required 30-50%

TerraPowers technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPowers export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Seattle Salary Range: $184,368 - $245,824
Rockville Salary Range: $176,686 - $235,581

*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals qualifications experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affimation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
  • 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/