Senior Nuclear Project Manager (Contract) – Chattanooga

Johnson Service Group, Inc.; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 101,000 - 128,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k)

Weekly pay

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Job summary

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Nuclear / Safety Sensitive) for TVA work in Chattanooga, TN. This 12-month contract role requires leading complex programs with regulatory alignment and SOX controls, paying $73–$93 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, risk management, cost estimation, and directing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with nuclear/utility governance and TVA procedures.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Management, or technical field; Master’s preferred.
• PMI PMP certification required within 2 years of assignment.
• 10+ years of utility project management experience with leadership of large teams.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end management of complex projects from planning through closure and post-analysis per TVA processes.
• Develop project management plans for scope, schedule, cost, risk, and budget proposals.
• Communicate sensitive issues with customers, elected officials, legal teams, media, and regulators (NRC, DOE).
• Direct multi-discipline resources, assign responsibilities, evaluate performance, and mentor junior staff.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and TVA guidelines; authority to issue stop-work orders for risks.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Master’s degree preferred

PMP certification

Job description

Johnson Service Group is seeking a Senior Project Manager (Nuclear / Safety Sensitive) for TVA work in Chattanooga, TN. This 12-month contract role requires leading complex programs with regulatory alignment and SOX controls, paying $73–$93 per hour depending on experience.

Responsibilities include end-to-end planning, risk management, cost estimation, and directing multidisciplinary teams while ensuring compliance with nuclear/utility governance and TVA procedures.