Senior Nuclear Project Manager – Large-Scale EPC Leadership

Sargent & Lundy

Perry (OH)

On-site

USD 135,000 - 206,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health plans (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Life & Accident Insurance

Disability Coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Back-Up Daycare

FSA & HSA

401(k)

Pre-Tax Commuter Account

Merit Scholarship Program

Employee Discount Program

Corporate Charitable Giving Program

Tuition Assistance

First Professional Licensure Bonus

Employee Referral Bonus

Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Parental Leave

Paid Bereavement Leave

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead large, multi-discipline nuclear projects from planning through closeout. The role requires deep nuclear industry knowledge, strong leadership, and a proven ability to manage scope, schedule, and budgets.

You will coordinate with multiple stakeholders, guide commissioning teams, and ensure safety and quality standards across the program. Ideal candidates have 12+ years in nuclear with progressive leadership and PMP certification,

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, plus relevant nuclear experience.
12+ years in the nuclear industry with progressive leadership; at least 5 years managing multiple projects and/or leading teams.
PMI PMP Certification or the ability to obtain within 1 year of appointment.
Experience delivering under EPC and general contractor (GC) contract models.
Proven supervision of project teams and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors.
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners; strong client relationship-building.
Workforce planning experience, including determining staffing plans/levels and interviewing/selection.
Knowledge of project labor practices and labor planning.
Hands-on use of project controls (cost, schedule, change, risk) on large projects.
Understanding of process-based project management and start-up testing.
Knowledge of quality, safety, and health requirements.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to travel as needed.
Core skills: project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment.

Responsibilities

Lead large, multi-discipline nuclear projects from early planning and design through implementation, commissioning, turnover, and closeout.
Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and project teams across business units to ensure alignment on technical scope, priorities, and deliverables.
Manage client relationships and expectations; provide timely progress, risk, and cost updates; lead regular performance and status review meetings.
Own project scope, schedule (integrated master schedule with phasing and lookaheads), budget/forecasts, and key performance metrics; maintain project baselines and critical path.
Manage scope changes and change orders, assessing impacts on cost and schedule and integrating approved changes into project plans, schedules, and budgets.
Develop project-specific project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria, verification/validation requirements, and turnover deliverables.
Perform front-end project planning and readiness activities (work sequencing, interfaces, resource planning, outage and operational integration) prior to execution.
Lead and coach project management and commissioning teams; provide clear direction, prioritization, and constructive feedback to support effective execution.
Monitor project execution and commissioning performance, including progress, cost, quality, scope, and risk; ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant.
Conduct risk assessments throughout the project lifecycle; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead readiness and go/no-go reviews for key milestones.
Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and contract conformance, supporting claims and dispute resolution in coordination with the commercial team.
Report progress, forecasts, and variances to leadership and the client; drive issue resolution, milestone completion, turnover documentation, and project closeout.
Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and systematically improve future nuclear project execution.
Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all project activities, ensuring adherence to applicable nuclear, regulatory, and organizational standards.