Nuclear Project Manager

NAC International•Peachtree Corners, GA

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Project Manager for our Storage Projects team, you will lead the execution of dry cask storage projects from start to finish. This role is critical to ensure NAC meets all contractual obligations while delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll manage complex, highly regulated projects in a matrix environment, coordinating resources across engineering, fabrication, quality assurance, and field services. Your work will directly support safe and efficient storage solutions for the nuclear industry.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical science field or equivalent work-related experience.
Minimum of eight (8) years of project management experience, strongly preferred in the nuclear industry.
Prior experience managing project finances and effective cost control measures. Familiarity with various project accounting methods preferred.
Must be customer focused with the ability to develop effective relationships.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
Experience in developing, managing and analyzing project plans and schedules using Microsoft Project and/or P6 scheduling software.
Ability and willingness to travel. Travel requirements are project dependent and vary significantly from project to project.
Demonstrated ability to lead projects in a highly regulated environment with strict safety and compliance standards.
Experience managing subcontractors and vendors in accordance with nuclear industry standards preferred.

Nice To Haves

Prior or current experience with cask design and/or nuclear spent fuel transport/storage industry preferred.
PMP certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and manage the implementation of project requirements and activities including project scope, financial budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
Prepare Project Plans, Task Plans, and work execution plans in accordance with the NAC Quality Assurance program.
Maintain the Project Manager’s project(s) financial forecast, accounting for project costs incurred, revenue, invoicing, and tracking against budgeted financials.
Create and deliver effective project control documents, including project schedules, action item list, risk management, costs, and contractual status reports to NAC management and to the client.
Analyze performance results, identify risk areas, troubleshoot problem areas, and resolve issues and conflicts.
Set and continually manage project expectations with NAC management, team members, and clients. Identify resources needed and manage the oversight of resources supporting the project from matrix organizations (Engineering, Fabrication, Quality Assurance, Finance and Accounting, etc.).
Actively manage project subcontractors, including negotiating subcontract terms and conditions, and performance management of subcontract deliverables.
Proactively manage changes in project scope and change orders, identify potential issues and devise contingency plans. Revise project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
Serve as the primary point of contact for all project communication with the customer.
Prepare proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
Participate in contract negotiations.
Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, procurement, fabrication and construction) to ensure smooth project execution.