Senior Project / Construction Manager - US Projects (Remote)

BWXT•Remote, TN

3d•$169,000 - $238,000•Remote

About The Position

The Senior Project / Construction Manager leads the successful delivery of large, complex nuclear projects and services in the United States. The role has full accountability for safety, quality, cost, and schedule, and supports business growth through customer engagement and effective project execution. Reporting to the Executive Vice President, Projects & Field Services, this position leads multidisciplinary project teams, including project managers, construction managers, engineers, project controls, and subcontractors. It also mentors developing project managers and interfaces with BWXT and BWXT-Kinectrics leadership, utility customers, EPC partners, OEMs, suppliers, and regulatory and industry stakeholders. The role operates with a high degree of autonomy within established governance frameworks and requires regular domestic and international travel. The position oversees project execution from proposal and planning through execution and closeout; manages technical, cost, schedule, quality, financial, contractual, and risk performance; and serves as the primary customer contact for project matters. It leads proposal development and commercial negotiations, manages project changes and claims, develops high-performing teams, and contributes to continuous improvement and alignment of project practices across regions. The role is based in a frequently used office environment and involves frequent domestic and international travel, occasional exposure to construction or industrial environments, and frequent deadline and performance pressures. Physical demands include frequent sitting, occasional standing and walking, and occasional site visits involving moderate physical activity. The position requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline, at least 15 years of nuclear industry experience, and demonstrated leadership of large, complex nuclear projects or construction programs. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening; the position may require federal eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information. The stated base salary range for Tennessee is $169,000–$238,000 per year. Total compensation may include an annual cash incentive and medical, retirement, and other benefits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline.
At least 15 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.
U.S. citizenship.
Successful completion of a pre-employment check and drug screening.
May need to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility for access to classified or sensitive information.

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 all phases of project execution, including proposal, planning, execution, and closeout.
Direct technical, cost, schedule, and quality performance across project scopes.
Ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, safety standards, and BWXT governance processes.
Monitor and manage project performance, including 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, foster accountability, and mentor project management staff.
Promote a culture of safety, quality, and operational excellence.
Serve as the primary customer contact on project-related matters and manage stakeholder expectations.
Support business development through ongoing customer engagement.
Identify, assess, and manage project risks and opportunities.
Lead change management processes and manage scope, schedule, and cost impacts.
Manage complex contract changes, claims, and non-conformances, and implement corrective actions for performance gaps.
Apply project management methodologies, tools, and governance practices.
Contribute to program management processes and reporting frameworks, global project alignment, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.