Project Manager I - SMR

Holtec International • Winslow Township, NJ

27d • $95,000 - $115,000 • Onsite

About The Position

This Project Manager I role is part of the SMR Integration organization in Holtec's Camden, NJ engineering office and supports the Quality Processes team within that organization. Unlike a site construction oversight position, this is an office-based role focused on supporting procedure improvement, process improvement, project integration, and organizational effectiveness across the engineering organization. The successful candidate will be an organized, detail-oriented problem solver who can coordinate stakeholders, track actions, improve routine workflows, and help teams execute with clarity and quality under the direction of senior team members and management.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project management, engineering, quality, process improvement, or program management within the nuclear industry, engineering industry, or another regulated technical environment
• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or another closely related technical or business field
• Demonstrated ability to support procedure or process improvement, track actions, and drive assigned issues to resolution
• Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across multiple disciplines
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate, clear, and well-structured documentation
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with common business, project management, data, and document control tools needed to support engineering execution
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States and satisfy applicable project, export-control, and security-access requirements

Nice To Haves

• Direct experience in the nuclear industry or within an engineering design organization preferred
• Familiarity with project controls, procedure management, corrective action programs, document control, risk management, or training program administration preferred
• Experience supporting design reviews, supplier document workflows, or regulated quality programs preferred
• Working knowledge of U.S. NRC expectations, quality assurance principles, or structured design control processes preferred
• Experience using data analysis or artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve efficiency and productivity preferred
• Project management, process improvement, quality, CAPM/PMP certification, or progress toward certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Support process improvement initiatives that strengthen engineering execution, cross-functional coordination, and overall organizational effectiveness within the SMR Integration organization.
• Assist with developing, revising, implementing, and maintaining procedures, interim guidance, templates, and supporting work processes to ensure they are practical, effective, and aligned with project and quality requirements.
• Coordinate assigned project integration activities across engineering and interfacing organizations, including meeting preparation, facilitation support, action tracking, and follow-up for design reviews.
• Maintain assigned management tools and controls, such as assumptions logs, design decision records, risk and action registers, and applicable procedure registers.
• Support core Quality Processes team programs, including corrective action, design control, pre-job briefs and post-job reviews, document control, project management plans, project quality plans, interim guidance, supplier document review coordination, document template control, training coordination, and Design-Reliability Assurance Program (D-RAP) development.
• Work with engineering, licensing, quality, procurement, project controls, and other stakeholders to identify process gaps, resolve routine execution issues, and implement approved corrective and preventive actions.
• Prepare clear status reports, action item summaries, metrics, risk and decision updates, and management-ready materials for review by senior team members and leadership.
• Help improve the efficiency and quality of document review, approval, and integration workflows for internal engineering deliverables and supplier documents.
• Support deployment of new or revised procedures and tools by coordinating communication, training logistics, and change management follow-up across the organization.
• Provide hands-on project management support for assigned special projects and cross-functional initiatives to improve consistency, accountability, and execution across the Camden-based engineering team.

Benefits

• Industry‑leading medical, dental, and vision coverage with a generous employer premium contribution and Day 1 eligibility!
• 401(k) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match and immediate vesting to support long‑term financial security
• Paid time off and 11 paid holidays to support rest, balance, and recharge
• Wellness program offering rewards for participation in company‑supported health initiatives
• Commuter benefits supporting mass transit and commuter parking options
• Company‑paid life and AD&D insurance for added peace of mind
• Education assistance to support continued education and professional growth
• Employee support and voluntary benefits, including an Employee Assistance Program and optional coverage such as disability, legal, identity theft, and insurance programs

What This Job Offers

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