Senior Manager, SMRs-EPC

Rosendin•Sterling, CA

14d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Manager, SMR - EPC provides operational leadership for planning, execution, and performance of Rosendin’s Small Modular Reactor Engineering, Procurement, and Construction initiatives. The role oversees a portfolio of complex nuclear infrastructure projects and is accountable for safe execution, quality, schedule, cost, and client outcomes. The Senior Manager translates business objectives into project plans, strengthens SMR execution capabilities, and contributes to the long-term success of Rosendin’s employee-owners. The position leads projects across the full EPC lifecycle, from preconstruction and engineering through procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, performance validation, turnover, and closeout. It establishes project governance and controls, manages portfolio performance and risk, acts as a liaison with clients and stakeholders, develops project teams, and collaborates with Business Development and Division Management to pursue opportunities in the SMR sector. This is a hybrid position involving office work, remote work, and frequent travel to construction sites. Domestic travel may be up to 50%. Site visits may involve outdoor weather, noisy environments, construction hazards, and use of PPE. The schedule may exceed 40 hours per week, including evenings and weekends, depending on project demands and client deadlines.

Requirements

Advanced leadership capabilities and a proven track record managing large-scale, complex EPC projects, particularly in highly regulated environments such as nuclear or heavy industrial construction.
Deep understanding of the full EPC project lifecycle, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
Exceptional strategic planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proficiency in project management software, financial forecasting tools, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems used in large-scale construction.
Strong financial acumen, including experience in budget development, cost control, contract negotiation, and cash flow management for multi-million-dollar projects.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients, stakeholders, and internal teams and navigate complex project dynamics.
Expertise in safety protocols, quality assurance programs, and regulatory compliance for critical infrastructure.
Ability to inspire, coordinate, and manage diverse teams and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
12–15 years of progressive experience in construction operations, including at least 5 years in a senior leadership role overseeing a portfolio of projects.
Experience with EPC projects, ideally in power generation, energy infrastructure, or the nuclear sector.
Experience managing projects with significant electrical scope in industrial or critical infrastructure environments.
OSHA 30-hour certification and advanced safety training are required.
Ability to travel domestically up to 50% and meet the physical demands described for site visits.

Nice To Haves

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent.

Responsibilities

Lead planning, execution, and delivery of an assigned portfolio of SMR EPC projects in alignment with business objectives, contractual commitments, client expectations, and company standards.
Translate SMR business and portfolio strategies into project execution plans, operating priorities, resource requirements, performance objectives, and deliverables.
Manage portfolio performance, including safety, quality, schedule, cost, productivity, cash flow, margin, forecasting, change management, and client satisfaction.
Provide leadership across the full EPC lifecycle, including preconstruction, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, startup, performance validation, turnover, and closeout.
Establish project governance, controls, stage-gate reviews, performance metrics, escalation protocols, and reporting practices appropriate for complex, regulated nuclear projects.
Serve as the primary liaison among Rosendin, clients, regulatory bodies, and key stakeholders.
Identify and mitigate portfolio risks and develop risk management strategies and contingency plans.
Lead project portfolio reviews, assess performance and emerging challenges, and implement corrective actions for continuous improvement.
Mentor and develop project teams and promote safety, quality, and operational excellence within the SMR - EPC division.
Collaborate with Business Development and Division Management to identify, qualify, and pursue industrial construction opportunities in the SMR sector.