Associate Project Manager - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy • Chattanooga, TN

6d • $100,019 - $152,807 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Associate Project Manager in the Nuclear Power Group manages projects involving engineers, designers, controls, and scheduling professionals working on the design, modification, and analysis of new and existing nuclear power plant modifications. The role coordinates with internal and external departments throughout project execution and supports multidisciplinary engineering, design, and construction activities for multiple clients.

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work required three days per week. Occasional travel to client and vendor offices for design reviews and to plant sites for construction coordination and design field verification is required. Sargent & Lundy does not sponsor U.S. work authorization for this position.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited engineering program.
• Proven experience managing multidisciplinary teams.
• At least 7 years of experience in the design and analysis of nuclear facilities.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management or project coordination.
• Experience managing medium-to-large engineering projects.
• Extensive knowledge and applied experience in project engineering design.
• Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a supporting or lead engineering role.
• Experience reviewing design drawings prepared by others.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to develop and motivate staff.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience providing guidance, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.

Nice To Haves

• Professional Engineer (PE) or Structural Engineer (SE) license.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certificate.
• MBA.
• Construction and start-up experience.
• Commissioning experience.
• Experience managing the development of new engineering teams.
• Experience forecasting staffing needs, conducting staff performance evaluations, and helping staff curate goals.
• Experience developing and managing project schedules and budgets.
• Interest in learning and effectively using relevant emerging technologies; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant but is not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects involving multidisciplinary engineering, design, controls, and scheduling professionals.
• Support and oversee design and project work across the multidisciplinary nuclear power team.
• Direct team leads coordinating detailed engineering, design, and construction-support phases.
• Lead efforts to complete projects with high quality, on schedule, and within financial requirements.
• Coordinate systems design to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
• Prepare reports and studies that communicate technical information clearly and meet client requirements and company formats.
• Independently review work by others, including scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents.
• Prepare and review design calculations, develop specifications, and collaborate with designers on drawings.
• Oversee staff development, delegation, and engagement; mentor and coach team members.
• Manage relationships with engineering consultants, contractors, and joint venture partners.
• Coordinate resources across disciplines and guide engineers and designers through engineering design phases while ensuring team accountability.
• Monitor project safety, schedule, budget, reporting, and client relations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Identify and control project and construction risks; manage scope changes and other changes.
• Analyze issues and develop solutions to improve results.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to support timely design completion.
• Follow corporate policies, procedures, and required standards.
• Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
• Travel occasionally to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and design field verification.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
• Life and accident insurance.
• Disability coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Back-up daycare.
• Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
• 401(k).
• Pre-tax commuter account.
• Merit scholarship program.
• Employee discount program.
• Corporate charitable giving program.
• Tuition assistance.
• First professional licensure bonus.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Paid annual personal/sick time.
• Paid vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid bereavement leave.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level