Senior Project Manager, Fuel

Protingent; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 150,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing is seeking a Senior Project Manager, Fuel to lead complex, multidisciplinary programs in the nuclear/energy sector. You will own scope, schedules, resources and budgets, and coordinate cross‑functional teams across engineering, procurement, QA, and operations.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years of PM experience, PMP or equivalent, and strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management skills, with excellent leadership and bilingual Spanish preferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, within the nuclear, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Experience with construction management and/or development projects.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and operations.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, providing regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution processes.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Risk management

Leadership

Problem solving

Spanish language

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Position Title

Senior Project Manager, Fuel

Position Description

Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Senior Project Manager, Fuel opportunity.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop comprehensive project plans, including scope, schedules, resources, and budgets.
• Monitor project progress and adjust plans as necessary to meet project milestones.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and operations.
• Facilitate communication among stakeholders, providing regular status updates to leadership.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, safety standards, and company policies.
• Manage project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance project execution processes.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience, within the nuclear, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception to completion.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Primavera).
• PMP certification or equivalent is highly preferred.
• Experience with construction management and/or development projects.
• Experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Bilingual in Spanish would be preferred but not required.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: $150K-$185K
• Location: Washington D.C. (Onsite). Due to government contract requirements, this position is restricted to U.S. Citizens, Permanent Residential or GC Holder only.

About Protingent

Protingent is an Award‑Winning provider of top‑tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.