Senior Project Manager-Nuclear Projects

Structural; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid holidays

Vacation

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Growth opportunities

Caring work environment

Job summary

STRUCTURAL is seeking a Senior Project Manager for the Nuclear Division, preferably based in the Southeast (Chattanooga or Charlotte). This role leads self-performed repair and restoration projects on nuclear sites, managing contracts, schedules and project financials while mentoring field staff.

You will work closely with estimators and sales on bids, evaluate risk, and build strong customer relationships, emphasizing safety and quality across all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or related field.
• 10–17 years in nuclear, industrial construction, or restoration.
• Experience in nuclear infrastructure or safety projects.
• Experience managing contracts $5–$15 million.
• Experience in concrete repair, strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control.
• Proficient in MS Office and project management/forecasting tools.
• Strong leadership to mentor others.

Responsibilities

• Manage self-performed repair projects on nuclear sites.
• Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions.
• Develop and manage project schedules with field leadership.
• Own P&L and other project financials.
• Provide leadership and supervision to teams.
• Review bids with estimators and sales to develop proposals.
• Maintain customer relationships and ensure safety/quality.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Budgeting

Risk management

Client relations

Forecasting

Mentorship

Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Construction Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forecasting tools

Job description

About STRUCTURAL

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. It is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working statewide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open‑shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Position: Senior Project Manager – Nuclear Division

We are recruiting for a Senior Project Manager focused on supporting our growing Nuclear Division. The ideal candidate would be based in the Southeast Region of the U.S., in Chattanooga or Charlotte.

Responsibilities

• Managing self‑performed complex repair and restoration projects on nuclear sites.
• Preparing contracts and negotiating revisions while working with internal contracts teams as needed.
• Developing and managing schedules in collaboration with field leadership.
• Maintaining profit & loss responsibility as well as other project financials, including projections.
• Providing strong leadership, mentorship and supervision to project managers, field managers, project engineers, and subcontractors.
• Working closely with in‑house estimators and sales teams to assist in reviewing bids and developing proposals.
• Evaluating risk and loss exposure on projects managed.
• Developing and maintaining strong customer relationships.
• Demonstrating dedication to safety and quality control on all projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering or related field of study.
• 10‑17 years of relevant experience within the nuclear, industrial construction, and/or restoration industry.
• Prior experience in the nuclear industry, preferably on infrastructure or safety‑related projects.
• Demonstrated capability to successfully manage construction projects up to roughly $5 million – $15 million in contract value.
• Prior experience in general repair type projects, including concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, etc.
• Proven knowledge of computer‑based programs including Microsoft Office as well as project management and forecasting tools.
• Strong leadership skills to effectively train and mentor others.

What We Offer

Our competitive compensation and benefits include medical and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.