Senior Construction Project Manager

Amentum•Scoville, ID

2d•$175,000 - $240,000

About The Position

Amentum Nuclear Projects is seeking a Senior Construction Project Manager for its Spent Fuel Handling Project (SFHP) near the Naval Reactors Facility at Idaho National Laboratory, approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls. The role leads execution of large-scale Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Management (EPCM) projects from planning through commissioning and closeout. The manager oversees delivery across cost, schedule, scope, quality, information, contracts, and safety; manages subcontractors and project teams; and coordinates engineering, procurement, construction, operations, client, and consultant stakeholders. The role is client-facing and reports directly to the Project Execution Authority, with management-level project employees as direct reports. The position requires expertise in project budgeting, cost control, forecasting, Critical Path Method scheduling, contract administration, subcontractor management, change management, risk mitigation, and construction execution. The manager is responsible for maintaining safe, high-quality performance in compliance with applicable environmental, regulatory, and quality requirements, and for resolving complex construction issues, disputes, and disagreements. The project office is near Scoville, Idaho. The position has intermittent physical demands including sitting, walking, standing, bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, twisting, lifting up to 20 pounds, and carrying items up to 50 feet. It may involve occasional work above or below shoulder level, walking on uneven ground, and exposure to dust, gas or fumes, noise, and temperature or humidity extremes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Business, or a related field, or equivalent.
More than 20 years of construction project management experience, including EPCM or large projects.
Proven experience managing subcontractors and complex project contracts.
Strong knowledge of project scheduling, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control.
Experience with Critical Path Method scheduling and schedule management.
Knowledge of contract administration, subcontractor oversight, change management, and scope control.
Experience with risk assessment and mitigation planning.
Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of construction safety, quality, and regulatory requirements.
Sole U.S. citizenship is required for security clearance; dual citizenship is not accepted.

Nice To Haves

Already residing within a commutable distance of the SFHP project office near Scoville, Idaho.
Proficiency with Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project.
Experience with Power BI, Procore, Bluebeam, Autodesk Construction Cloud (ACC), SAP, or Oracle ERP systems.
Earned Value Management (EVM) and project performance analytics experience.
Procurement and vendor management experience.
Claims management and dispute resolution experience.
Commissioning and startup coordination experience.
PMP, CCM, PE, or other project management or construction certifications.
Experience managing projects exceeding $50 million in value.
Advanced reporting, dashboard development, and executive-level presentations.

Responsibilities

Take overall responsibility for project delivery, including cost, schedule, quality, information, and contracts, across multiple project assignments.
Lead large EPCM projects from initiation through closeout.
Manage project scope, budget, schedule, quality, and overall performance.
Direct and oversee subcontractors, vendors, and field construction teams.
Coordinate activities among engineering, procurement, construction, and operations stakeholders.
Monitor project progress and implement corrective actions to maintain schedule and budget goals.
Lead contract administration, change management, and subcontractor performance evaluations.
Develop and maintain project forecasts, risk assessments, and executive status reports.
Ensure compliance with safety, quality, environmental, and regulatory requirements.
Build and maintain relationships with clients, contractors, and project stakeholders.
Mentor project team members and promote accountability and continuous improvement.
Manage review and approval of contractor pay applications and change orders, coordinating with the Control Manager to ensure proper posting in the reporting program.
Attend assigned meetings, cover weekly job progress meetings, and issue meeting minutes during design.
Resolve complex construction-related issues, disputes, and disagreements.