Senior Terrestrial Nuclear Programs Project Lead

General Atomics; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics is seeking a Project Manager for a major terrestrial nuclear program. You will oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating across Manufacturing, Testing, and Nuclear Materials departments.

The role requires DOE/DoD clearance eligibility and strong EVM experience. The position emphasizes timely reporting, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and delivering results on budget and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or related discipline with 6+ years in project administration or project management.
• Understanding of project management processes, planning/scheduling methods, and budget management to meet milestones and budgets.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM), monitoring cost/schedule performance and reporting.
• Ability to initiate, plan, and manage projects; analyze data; communicate effectively; work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Review project status and budgets; manage schedules and present progress.
• Assess issues and develop solutions to meet production, quality, and customer goals.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver new or upgraded products/services.
• Support PM in administrative tasks, milestones, and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and timely submission of contract deliverables.
• Track financial and staffing status to support program execution.

Skills

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Planning & Scheduling

Budget Management

Communication

Independent & Team Work

PM Processes

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Engineering, Science, or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

General Atomics is seeking a Project Manager for a major terrestrial nuclear program. You will oversee project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while coordinating across Manufacturing, Testing, and Nuclear Materials departments.

The role requires DOE/DoD clearance eligibility and strong EVM experience. The position emphasizes timely reporting, milestone tracking, and proactive issue resolution, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory requirements and delivering results on budget and