Senior Project Manager – Nuclear Fuel

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Medical, dental, vision, and life with

401(k) match up to 5%

Unlimited PTO

Company holidays and paid parental/cer

Opportunities for professional growth

Job summary

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc. is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead complex nuclear fuel initiatives in Washington, DC. You will coordinate engineering, procurement, QA, and operations while interfacing with NRC, labs, vendors, and government bodies.

You will translate progress into actionable plans, manage schedules and budgets, and drive projects through regulatory and safety requirements with visibility and ownership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field
• 10+ years of project management experience in nuclear, energy, or manufacturing
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion
• Construction management and/or development project experience
• Strong budgeting, scheduling, and risk management
• Knowledge of PM methodologies and tools (MS Project/Primavera)
• PMP certification preferred; bilingual Spanish capabilities may be advantageous

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, QA, operations, and external partners
• Translate engineering progress into clear schedules, milestones, and updates
• Monitor project performance and adjust plans to meet milestones
• Manage docs, reporting, and contractual deliverables
• Identify risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders
• Ensure regulatory compliance and safety standards

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Scheduling

Risk management

Communication

Problem solving

Spanish (bilingual)

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Project

Primavera

Job description

Senior Project Manager – Nuclear Fuel Washington, DC | $150K–$175K | Hybrid |
Up to 40% Domestic & International Travel

Lead Complex Nuclear Fuel Projects with Broad Industry & Regulatory Exposure

The Opportunity

Take a lead role in the planning and execution of complex nuclear fuel engineering, development, and production initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Fuel Facilities Operations, you’ll coordinate multidisciplinary projects and serve as a key liaison between engineering teams and external stakeholders, including the NRC, laboratories, engineering and construction firms, government entities, investors, customers, and providers.

This role offers significant ownership and visibility, with responsibility for translating engineering progress into actionable project plans, managing schedules and budgets, and keeping highly technical projects moving forward.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary nuclear fuel projects from planning through execution.
• Gain broad exposure to the NRC, laboratories, engineering firms, construction partners, and other key stakeholders.
• Work with significant independence and ownership.
• Partner across engineering, procurement, quality assurance, and operations.
• Gain domestic and international project exposure.
• Benefit from a hybrid work environment, strong benefits, and continued professional growth.

What You’ll Do

• Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
• Coordinate engineering, procurement, quality assurance, operations, and external project partners.
• Translate engineering design progress into clear schedules, milestones, and stakeholder updates.
• Monitor project performance and adjust plans to maintain critical milestones.
• Manage budgets, schedules, project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
• Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Provide regular project updates to leadership and other stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and safety standards.
• Support improvements to project execution processes.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience within nuclear, energy, or manufacturing.
• Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion.
• Construction management and/or development project experience.
• Strong experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including MS Project and/or Primavera.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred

• PMP certification or equivalent.
• Bilingual Spanish capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits

• $150K–$175K base salary (depending on experience)
• Hybrid work environment
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions
• 401(k) match up to 5>#/b###
• Unlimited PTO
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• Company holidays and paid parental leave
• Opportunities for continued professional growth

Ready for Greater Project Ownership?

If you’re an experienced project manager who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical initiatives, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and taking ownership of projects in highly regulated environments, this opportunity offers the scope and visibility to make a meaningful impact.