Senior Project Manager - Remote

AtkinsRéalis•Oak Ridge, TN

2d•$119,000 - $199,000•Remote

About The Position

AtkinsRéalis is seeking a Senior Project Manager to serve government and commercial clients in the U.S. nuclear sector. This remote position is based out of the Oak Ridge, Tennessee office. The role supports nuclear clients designing, building, upgrading, operating, and maintaining power-generation and fuel-cycle assets. The Senior Project Manager manages design and development of the Energy Island (Turbine Island) for Small Modular Reactor projects and leads a cross-functional, matrixed engineering team working on non-nuclear energy-generation systems and balance of plant. The role receives general administrative direction and makes independent decisions on important design and development questions. It interfaces with senior technical managers, program managers, clients, and other levels of firm management. The position leads complex, high-risk initiatives and develops execution strategies; solves unique problems with broad business impact; influences initiative direction and resource allocation; and communicates complex ideas to persuade stakeholders. It implements risk-management strategies, tracks key performance indicators such as earned value metrics, ensures adherence to applicable nuclear quality assurance and safety standards, and regularly reviews project status, risks, and performance with the program manager and client. The role also coordinates staffing needs and supports recruitment and orientation for key vacancies.

Requirements

Bachelor's or master's degree; an engineering discipline is preferred.
At least 15 years of post-baccalaureate experience or 20 years of total relevant experience.
At least five years of experience managing individuals or teams.
Strong communication skills in a challenging, multi-tiered environment.
Strong organizational skills.
Ability to foster and achieve goal alignment among participants with differing interests.
Knowledge of key design standards and licensing requirements for commercial nuclear facilities.

Nice To Haves

Degree in an engineering discipline.
Professional registration or licensure in a nuclear-related field of practice.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Experience as a senior design professional or manager on commercial nuclear reactor projects.
Nuclear Steam Supply System (NSSS) Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) experience.

Responsibilities

Manage the design and development of the Energy Island (Turbine Island) on Small Modular Reactor projects for nuclear plants.
Lead a cross-functional, matrixed engineering team for small modular reactor systems and subsystems related to non-nuclear energy-generation systems and balance of plant.
Make independent decisions and resolve important questions concerning small modular reactor design and development.
Interface with senior technical managers, the program manager, clients, and all levels of management throughout the firm.
Coordinate with management to identify staffing needs, deficiencies, and recruitment opportunities.
Assist with identifying, screening, recruiting, and orienting qualified candidates for key vacancies.
Lead initiatives with considerable risk and complexity and develop execution strategies.
Solve unique and complex problems with broad business impact using conceptual and innovative thinking.
Influence the direction and resource allocation of initiatives, projects, or services within general functional policies.
Communicate complex ideas, anticipate objections, and persuade stakeholders, including senior-level stakeholders.
Implement risk-management strategies for the area of responsibility.
Track key performance indicators, including earned value metrics.
Ensure activities adhere to applicable nuclear quality assurance and safety standards.
Conduct regular project status, risk, and performance reviews with the program manager and client.