Senior Nuclear Project Manager

System One; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

System One in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead engineering and technical consulting projects for nuclear power generation. Onsite role with heavy client interaction and cross-disciplinary teams.

You will manage budgets, schedules, and deliverables, ensure compliance with nuclear codes, and mentor engineers while pursuing business development opportunities. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Lead cross-functional engineering teams and clients.
• Ensure projects meet nuclear industry codes and standards.
• Expertise in light water reactor technology.
• Experience managing EPC-style projects and bid proposals.
• Travel occasionally as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, coordination, and execution of nuclear engineering projects.
• Manage scope, budgets, schedules, and resources across project lifecycle.
• Act as primary client contact with regular updates and relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams for high-quality delivery.
• Review and approve engineering reports and documentation.
• Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices.
• Support business development and client partnerships.
• Lead proposal development for RFPs/RFQs/EOIs.
• Support cross-region project execution and share technical expertise.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear codes, standards, and internal QA.

Skills

Project management

Nuclear industry

Leadership

Budget & scheduling

Client relationships

Proposal development

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

P&IDs & PFDs review

AutoCAD

MS Project/PM software

Job description

Job Title: Senior Nuclear Project Manager

Location: Pittsburgh, PA

Type: Direct Hire

Work Model: Onsite

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, coordination, and execution of engineering and technical consulting projects supporting nuclear power generation.
• Manage project scope, budgets, schedules, resources, and deliverables throughout the project lifecycle.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clients, providing regular project updates and maintaining strong working relationships.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering teams to ensure high-quality project execution and successful delivery.
• Review and approve engineering reports, technical documentation, and project deliverables for quality and compliance.
• Mentor and support junior engineers and project team members, promoting technical development and best practices.
• Assist with business development initiatives by identifying new opportunities, strengthening client partnerships, and supporting strategic growth efforts.
• Lead proposal development efforts, including preparing responses to RFPs, RFQs, EOIs, and other competitive pursuits.
• Support project execution across multiple regions when required and collaborate with internal teams to share technical expertise.
• Ensure all work complies with applicable nuclear industry codes, standards, regulatory requirements, and internal quality management processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressively responsible experience in the nuclear power industry.
• Experience managing engineering projects within a consulting or engineering services environment.
• Strong knowledge of light water reactor technology and advanced reactor systems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead project teams while successfully managing project budgets, schedules, and overall performance.
• Comprehensive understanding of nuclear industry codes, standards, and engineering best practices.
• Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering coordination and project execution.
• Ability to interpret and evaluate engineering documentation, including P&IDs, PFDs, single-line diagrams (SLDs), plot plans, and related technical drawings.
• Proven success developing client relationships and supporting business development initiatives.
• Experience preparing proposals and managing competitive bid submissions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively engage clients, stakeholders, and project teams.
• Experience preparing technical reports, project documentation, and executive-level presentations.
• Demonstrated history of delivering engineering projects on time and within budget.
• Prior leadership experience managing engineering professionals and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Familiarity with engineering, procurement, construction (EPC), and related project delivery processes.
• Willingness to travel occasionally to support project and client needs.

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joulé and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.