Senior Project Manager (TVA - Nuclear)

Johnson Service Group; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 122,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Weekly pay

401(k)

Job summary

Johnson Service Group, Inc. is seeking a Senior Nuclear Project Manager for a 12-month contract in Chattanooga, TN. The role will oversee multi-discipline teams, manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk, and ensure compliance with TVA processes and federal regulations.

Local/regional candidates are preferred, with US citizenship required for federal/DOE oversight. The successful candidate will lead planning, negotiations, and post-contract activities, while maintaining rigorous project controls

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering is required.
• 10+ years of utility project manager experience or equivalent.
• PMP/PMI certification preferred.
• Ability to lead highly complex projects and diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from planning to closure per TVA processes.
• Ensure compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Develop and maintain project management plans (scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality).
• Coordinate with TVA and external stakeholders; interface with regulators as needed.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and performance evaluations to project teams.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder management

PMP

Engineering mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

PMP/PMI certification

Tools

PM software

Job description

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for a, Senior Nuclear Project Manager, for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Clinch River SMR nuclear project. The project will be coordinated through the downtown Chattanooga office. Target start date: 11/30/26 Target W2 Pay Rate: $107.00/hour (time and a half for overtime) Duration: 12 months Project office location: Chattanooga, TN Proximity: Local or Regional candidates highly preferred Due to Federal and DOE requirements, U.S. citizenship is required.

Project Overview

This role is responsible for managing assigned projects to ensure that safety, environmental, quality, budget, and schedule goals are achieved. Successful project outcomes are achieved through collaboration, negotiation, and influencing of assigned project teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders. This position is required to perform necessary training as documented in the SPP 34 series and has SOX Control requirements for both the employee and the manager.

Responsibilities

• In compliance with all TVA processes and procedures, lead and manage projects from initial planning phase to closure, including post-project analysis.
• Ensure projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy and policies, and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Support negotiations and implementation of pre-contract agreements prior to the issue and approval of formal contract documents.
• Implement post-contract settlements with contractors at the end of the project.
• Communicate in a tactful and sensitive manner while interfacing with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials, regarding issues that may be sensitive in nature.
• May interface with state and federal regulatory agencies, e.g., DOE, NRC, etc.
• Fully develop project management plans, including, but not limited to, scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality, performance measurements, etc.
• Ensure projects are managed using required project management software tools.
• Identify project risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize risk exposure.
• Plan and develop project schedules, including milestones.
• Employ sound cost estimating practices to prepare budget proposals.
• Coordinate with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources.
• Ensure qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel, are assigned to the project.
• Secure resources required to achieve project goals.
• Assign responsibilities and provide direction and support to project team.
• Conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor those with less experience.
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain thorough knowledge of project status and ensure communications are precise.
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables.
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions.
• Assess project issues, identify, and implement solutions to meet project goals.
• Solve technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans.
• If necessary, issue stop work order when an adverse risk is identified.
• If necessary, recommend and seek approval for budget changes.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users, and stakeholders.
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management.
• Actively direct/manage multi-discipline teams, including internal and external resources.
• Coordinate, monitor, and control work performed by internal and external resources.
• Ensure project-related documents are complete, current, stored, and archived appropriately.

Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in engineering is required. Master's degree preferred, but not required. 10+ years of utility project manager experience, or equivalent functional area work experience. Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification preferred. Proven experience in resource management, with the ability to provide leadership, manage highly complex projects, diverse teams of managers, and senior professional staff. Ability to look beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems. Project management professionals must possess a combination of communication, technical, leadership, strategic, and business management expertise, as well as the ability to learn and keep pace with technology.

Benefits

• JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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