Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager

SRP • Tempe, AZ

11d • Hybrid

About The Position

SRP seeks a Nuclear Development Project Manager to provide leadership, integration, and governance support for activities associated with advanced nuclear project development, including site evaluation, technology selection, consortium participation, permitting, licensing, infrastructure planning, and strategic resource development. This role serves as a key integrator across SRP internal organizations and external consortium partners, ensuring alignment among complex technical, regulatory, commercial, financial, legal, land, and stakeholder workstreams.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required.
• 5–10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector.
• Proficiency in project scheduling tools and collaboration platforms.
• Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects on time and within budget.
• Experience in utility-scale construction projects and regulated environments.
• Strategic thinker able to balance technical, regulatory, commercial, and stakeholder considerations.
• Strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities.
• Expertise in project management tools and techniques, including Gantt charts, scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management.
• Proven ability to coordinate across diverse organizational groups and maintain accountability in a matrixed environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to keep teams aligned and motivated.
• Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule integrity.
• Attention to detail and strict adherence to the record keeping requirements of a nuclear project.
• Familiarity with nuclear industry processes or large capital project development.
• Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.
• In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.
• PMP certification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including Gantt charts, milestones, and critical path analysis for nuclear development activities.
• Identify needs for and coordinate meetings and facilitate communication among SRP’s matrixed teams (transmission, water, land, environmental, regulatory, finance, and others) and as well as external stakeholders.
• Track progress and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Support the overall Project Director by providing timely updates, preparing status reports, and escalating issues as needed.
• Manage documentation and workflow, ensuring version control and accessibility for all project participants.
• Develop and implement project management processes and tools to improve efficiency and transparency.
• Collaborate with consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring alignment with SRP’s objectives.
• Facilitate cross-functional integration, ensuring technical, regulatory, and strategic considerations are reflected in project plans.
• Prepare and deliver presentations for internal governance and external stakeholders.
• Occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
• Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
• Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
• Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
• Short and long-term disability plans
• Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
• 10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

What This Job Offers

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