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 diverse projects for multiple clients. The position oversees multidisciplinary design and project activities; directs team leads through engineering, design, and construction-support phases; and ensures projects meet quality, schedule, and financial requirements. It coordinates systems design for compliance with specifications, codes, and client requirements; prepares technical reports and studies; reviews scopes of work, proposals, procurement specifications, and contract documents; and guides design calculations, specifications, and drawing development. The Associate Project Manager also develops and mentors staff, delegates work, manages external consultants, contractors, and joint-venture relationships, and coordinates resources across disciplines. The role monitors safety, schedule, budget, reporting, client relations, risks, and scope changes; resolves issues; coordinates stakeholders to complete designs on time; supports key performance indicator reporting; and adheres to corporate policies and applicable standards. Occasional travel to client and vendor offices and plant sites is required for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification. The role follows a hybrid work schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including small modular reactors, advanced reactor technology, reactor restarts, existing-plant life extensions and digital modernization, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives, and international nuclear new-build projects.

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 all aspects of project engineering design.
Experience serving as a firm/client liaison in a support or lead engineering role.
Experience reviewing design drawings created by others.
Strong leadership skills and the ability to develop and motivate staff.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Experience providing guidance, mentoring, and training to staff engineers.
Must not require U.S. work authorization sponsorship for this position.

Nice To Haves

PE or SE license.
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 assisting staff with goal development.
Experience developing and managing project schedules and budgets.
Interest in learning and effectively using emerging technologies where relevant; experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued but not required.

Responsibilities

Manage projects involving multidisciplinary teams of engineers, designers, controls professionals, and scheduling professionals.
Work on diverse projects for various clients.
Support and oversee design and project aspects of multidisciplinary nuclear power teams.
Direct team leads in coordinating detailed engineering, design, and construction-support phases.
Ensure projects are completed with high quality, on schedule, and within strict financial requirements.
Coordinate systems design activities to ensure installation and operations comply with specifications, codes, and client requirements.
Prepare reports and studies that present technical information clearly and meet client requirements and company formats.
Perform independent reviews of 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, delegate work, engage team members, and mentor and coach them.
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 and manage scope changes.
Analyze issues and provide solutions to improve results.
Coordinate with stakeholders to ensure timely design completion.
Adhere to and support corporate policies and procedures and comply with required standards.
Travel occasionally to client and vendor offices and plant sites for design reviews, construction coordination, and field verification.
Support reporting of key performance indicators for schedule, budget, and other dashboard items.
Recognize, identify, track, and control change.