Senior Project Manager — Nuclear Power Generation

AECOM•Pittsburgh, PA

6h•$150,000 - $185,000•Hybrid

About The Position

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex projects in the nuclear power generation industry. The role is accountable for project success, including scope, safety, quality, financial performance, schedule, and client satisfaction, and contributes to business development through a seller–doer model. The Senior Project Manager leads multidisciplinary teams, manages nuclear quality and regulatory expectations, and works with clients to identify and convert new opportunities. The role may be performed remotely and/or from one of several AECOM Energy offices in the United States. The position includes end-to-end project delivery, project financial and schedule management, quality and regulatory compliance, risk and change management, client engagement, and support for business development and proposals. Newly hired employees must attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office. Sponsorship and relocation are not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
At least 8 years of experience delivering projects in the nuclear power generation industry in a utility, OEM, EPC/AE, or nuclear consultancy setting.
Demonstrated success managing complex, high-stakes projects with accountability for scope, schedule, and budget.
Experience and understanding of nuclear industry expectations related to safety culture, quality assurance, configuration management, and document rigor.
Proven client-facing leadership and experience supporting pursuits or proposals, or expanding client scope.
Ability to meet client site access requirements, including background checks, fitness-for-duty, and security badging, when required as a condition of ongoing employment.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification or equivalent and/or an advanced technical degree.
Familiarity with NQA-1 programs and/or regulated nuclear design environments.
Experience working under client 10 CFR 50 Appendix B programs, as applicable.
Experience leading multi-office teams and managing subcontractors or suppliers in a regulated environment.
Experience coordinating with field teams and supporting construction activities.

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end delivery of nuclear power generation projects, including plant modifications, life extension, uprates, new equipment integration, engineering studies, licensing support, outage support, and capital programs.
Establish project delivery approaches, governance, and execution plans aligned with client expectations for scope, deliverables, milestones, and acceptance criteria.
Direct multidisciplinary teams and manage subcontractors and vendors.
Manage interfaces among plant stakeholders, including operations, maintenance, engineering, licensing, supply chain, and site leadership.
Ensure effective project closeout, lessons learned, and transition to operations where applicable.
Maintain a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure work is planned and executed rigorously, with conservative decision-making and accountability.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements, including client QA programs, ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, NQA-1, configuration management, document control, and records retention as required by contract and scope.
Oversee technical reviews and verification and validation activities, ensuring deliverables are complete, traceable, and audit-ready.
Manage project risks, including nuclear safety, regulatory, schedule, and supply chain risks, and implement mitigation plans and corrective actions as appropriate.
Own project financial performance, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition inputs, invoicing coordination, and margin outcomes.
Lead schedule development and performance management, including resource loading and critical path awareness, and drive recovery plans when needed.
Control scope and change management by evaluating impacts, negotiating equitable adjustments, documenting approvals, and maintaining contract compliance.
Provide internal and client reporting on KPIs, earned value and progress, risk register status, and executive summaries.
Serve as primary client interface and trusted advisor, maintaining working relationships with project managers, engineering managers, licensing staff, and site leadership.
Manage expectations, communicate progress and risks, and resolve issues early to protect nuclear safety, delivery outcomes, and client confidence.
Facilitate decision-making through clear recommendations, option analysis, and documented action plans.
Identify, qualify, and pursue follow-on work with existing nuclear clients and strategic accounts; support account planning and pipeline development.
Contribute to development of the US nuclear strategy.
Lead or support capture activities, including client discovery, solution shaping, teaming, pricing strategy inputs, and risk and opportunity evaluation.
Contribute to proposals and interviews through scope definition, execution approach, staffing plans, schedule basis, and technical narrative development.
Maintain awareness of nuclear market trends to support growth conversations.
Attend in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.