Senior Project / Construction Manager - US Projects (Remote)

BWXT•Oak Ridge, TN

1d•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project / Construction Manager leads the successful delivery of large, complex nuclear projects and services in the United States, with accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule. The role also supports business growth through customer engagement and effective project execution. It operates with a high degree of autonomy within established governance frameworks and requires regular domestic and international travel for project execution, customer engagement, and global program coordination. The role leads multidisciplinary project teams that may include project managers, construction managers, engineers, project controls, and subcontractors, and mentors developing project managers. It reports to the Executive Vice President, Projects & Field Services and works with internal BWXT and BWXT-Kinectrics leadership, utility customers, EPC partners, OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory and industry stakeholders. The position involves influencing, negotiation, and resolution of complex technical and commercial matters with senior stakeholders. The position leads all project phases, from proposal and planning through execution and closeout, and manages technical, cost, schedule, quality, financial, contractual, risk, and change performance. It serves as a primary customer contact, supports proposal development and business development, and contributes to continuous improvement and alignment of project delivery practices.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline.
15 or more years of experience in the nuclear industry.
Demonstrated experience leading large, complex nuclear projects or construction programs.
Strong knowledge of nuclear project execution, construction management, and project controls.
Understanding of nuclear regulations, licensing requirements, and applicable codes and standards.
Experience with contract management, procurement, and supply-chain practices in nuclear environments.
Knowledge of risk management, change management, and project governance processes.
Proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in complex, high-risk environments.
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder-management skills.
Experience supporting proposal development and customer engagement.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information, including an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, and employment and reference verifications.
Must comply with applicable company health and safety requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience with new-build nuclear projects, such as AP1000.
Experience in field services, outage support, or plant modifications.
Experience working with EPCs, utilities, and Owner’s Engineer environments.
International project exposure.

Responsibilities

Lead proposal, planning, execution, and closeout phases of large, complex nuclear projects and services.
Direct technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance across project scopes and ensure projects meet contractual and customer requirements.
Ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, safety standards, and BWXT governance processes; monitor schedule and cost metrics.
Develop project execution strategies that support cost effectiveness and margin improvement.
Lead proposal development, including pricing strategy and commercial positioning.
Negotiate contract terms, changes, and claims with customers and subcontractors.
Manage project billing, cost control, and financial forecasting.
Lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, construction, and project controls; set expectations, provide direction, and foster accountability.
Mentor and support the development of project management staff, promoting safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers on project matters; align requirements, resolve issues, manage expectations, and support business development through ongoing engagement.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities; lead change management and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
Manage complex contract changes, claims, and non-conformances, and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
Apply established project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices.
Contribute to program management processes and reporting frameworks, support global project-practice alignment and knowledge sharing, and implement improvements to project performance and efficiency.