Senior Project Manager
About The Position
Holtec International is seeking an experienced and motivated Sr. Project Manager to join the Global Site Services department within the company’s Nuclear Power Division based at the KPS Technology Campus in Camden, New Jersey. This department is responsible for overseeing Holtec’s domestic Dry Cask Storage loading program at both Holtec-owned and client-operated sites, managing implementation of site modifications, and coordinating the use of Holtec’s leased ancillary equipment and spare parts management. The Sr. Project Manager will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, and executing projects from contract award through field implementation. This position is primarily office based, with the Sr. Project Manager working in close partnership with a Holtec Site Project Manager once on-site activities begin. The role requires strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, as well as a deep understanding of project management principles and industry standards. Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using modern scheduling tools, managing budgets and forecasts, negotiating contracts and subcontracts, and ensuring effective project controls are in place. The Sr. Project Manager will oversee submittal and change order tracking, monitor project performance against established goals, and work closely with internal departments such as engineering, procurement, operations, and business development to maintain schedule and quality objectives. Proactive problem-solving, risk management, and thorough documentation of scope changes and approvals are essential to success in this position.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business Administration, or related technical discipline.
- Minimum of 10 years of project management experience, preferably in the nuclear, power generation, or heavy industrial sectors.
- Strong proficiency with project scheduling tools (e.g. Primavera P6, MS Project) and other modern project control software.
- Proven ability to manage complex, multi-stakeholder projects with competing priorities.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and documentation skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in nuclear power operations, spent fuel management, or dry cask storage loading campaigns.
- Working knowledge of ALARA principles, radiation protection, and nuclear site work controls
- Strong understanding of scope management, risk analysis, and schedule integration across multi-site projects
- PMP certification preferred; additional credentials such as PE, CCM, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt are advantageous
Responsibilities
- Developing and maintaining detailed project schedules using modern scheduling tools
- Managing budgets and forecasts
- Negotiating contracts and subcontracts
- Ensuring effective project controls are in place
- Overseeing submittal and change order tracking
- Monitoring project performance against established goals
- Working closely with internal departments such as engineering, procurement, operations, and business development to maintain schedule and quality objectives
- Proactive problem-solving
- Risk management
- Thorough documentation of scope changes and approvals
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and 9 Paid Holidays, 2 Floating Holidays
- Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness resources and voluntary benefits
- Training and educational assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
