Project Manager
$154,950–$235,692 year
HybridLivermore, California, United States
Job Summary
Manage assigned complex construction and infrastructure projects within Hazard Category 2 nuclear facilities, overseeing day-to-day safety, quality, schedule, cost, contracts, and field activities with minimal supervisor guidance. Lead project scope, risk, and budget management by developing estimates, change-control actions, and monthly status reports while monitoring earned value performance. Facilitate client-interface activities, stakeholder meetings, and safety walkdowns to ensure adherence to DOE Orders, NRC regulations, and internal safety requirements. Prepare and maintain detailed project execution plans, documentation suitable for audit review, and project proposals for senior leaders and external agencies. Provide intermittent coaching to junior project managers and drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery efficiency.
Required Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to secure and maintain a U.S. DOE Q-level security clearance
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or closely related field
- Equivalent combination of education and related nuclear experience to a Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 6 years of direct project management experience in the nuclear industry (DOE or commercial nuclear power)
- Experience overseeing medium to large-scale projects in highly regulated environments
- Significant experience in DOE nuclear project management and/or NRC-regulated commercial nuclear project delivery
- Working knowledge of applicable nuclear industry regulations (DOE Orders, NRC, ASME, etc.)
- Experience with construction contracts, industry codes, and standards
- Experience in project planning, scheduling, cost estimating, and baseline control
- Experience conducting technical reviews, interpreting construction drawings, and overseeing large project budgets
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including MS Project and SharePoint)
- Expert communication, facilitation, and collaboration skills
- Ability to build consensus among diverse stakeholders
- Demonstrated commitment to safety, customer service, and timely project delivery
- Current Project Management Professional (PMP®) Certification or ability to obtain within 1 year from the start date of onboarding
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience leading highly complex or high-impact nuclear projects or programs
- Knowledge of the ASME NQA-1 standard and its application to suppliers of nuclear grade materials and services
- Substantial experience guiding and mentoring more junior project managers and technical teams
- Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions, methodologies, and best practices in nuclear project management
- Familiarity with technologies in nuclear facility design, construction, commissioning, and regulatory compliance
- Experience representing organization to senior management, regulatory agencies, and external stakeholders on matters of strategic importance
- Expert verbal and written communication, facilitation and collaboration skills
- Experience as a spokesperson for a project or program
- California Professional Engineering Registration or equivalent
- Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) Certification
- Experience with ALARA planning and nuclear safety principles
- Experience in managing projects meeting the requirements of DOE Order 413.3B
- Experience with facility demolition, site remediation, and project execution in radiological or hazardous category areas
- Advanced knowledge of nuclear facility design, construction, and commissioning
- Experience mentoring and developing project managers in a nuclear environment
- Ability to pass a post-offer, pre-employment drug test
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Primavera P6
- Experience with Deltek Acumen Fuse
- Experience with Active Risk Manager (ARM)
- Experience with Cobra
- Experience in managing projects meeting the requirements of DOE Order 413.3B
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