Senior Nuclear Projects Lead – DOE & EPC

Sargent Lundy; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 166,000 - 253,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Life & Accident Insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Tuition Assistance

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Sargent & Lundy in Boston seeks a Nuclear Plant Services SME to lead large DOE and nuclear projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal teams to align objectives, schedules and budgets. This role requires a proven leadership track and deep industry knowledge.

You will own scope, schedule, costs, and KPIs, guide performance reviews, promote safety and quality, and help recruit and build the East Coast Office. Extensive travel and a strong client focus are expected.

Qualifications

• 20+ years in nuclear industry or equivalent
• 15+ years managing multiple projects or leading teams
• PM or advanced degree in engineering/construction management
• PMP certification is a plus
• Experience delivering under EPC/GC contracts
• Proven supervision of project teams and clients
• Strong communication with stakeholders and vendors
• Hands-on project controls: cost, schedule, risk

Responsibilities

• Lead large, multi-discipline nuclear/DOE projects through planning, design, implementation, commissioning, turnover and closeout.
• Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and project teams to ensure alignment on scope, priorities and deliverables.
• Manage client relationships and provide timely progress, risk and cost updates; lead status meetings.
• Own project scope, schedule, budget, forecasts, and KPIs; maintain baselines and critical path.
• Manage scope changes and change orders; integrate approved changes into plans and budgets.
• Develop project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria.
• Front-end planning and readiness activities prior to execution.
• Lead, mentor and coach project management and commissioning teams.
• Monitor execution and commissioning performance; ensure documentation is accurate and compliant.
• Conduct risk assessments; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead milestone reviews.
• Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and contract conformance.
• Report progress, forecasts, variances to leadership and client; drive issue resolution.
• Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and improve future execution.
• Promote safety and quality culture across all activities; ensure compliance.
• Support establishing a local East Coast Office in Boston; assist in recruiting and mentoring.

Skills

Nuclear project leadership

DOE project experience

Project controls

Stakeholder communication

Team mentoring

Education

Master's degree in engineering

PMP certification

PhD preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Scheduling software

Job description

Sargent & Lundy in Boston seeks a Nuclear Plant Services SME to lead large DOE and nuclear projects, coordinating with clients, subcontractors, vendors and internal teams to align objectives, schedules and budgets. This role requires a proven leadership track and deep industry knowledge.

You will own scope, schedule, costs, and KPIs, guide performance reviews, promote safety and quality, and help recruit and build the East Coast Office. Extensive travel and a strong client focus are expected.