Sargent & Lundy · 14 hours ago
Project Manager 2 - Nuclear Power
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$132K/yr - $205K/yr
12+ years expSargent & Lundy is a company focused on providing essential services in the nuclear power industry. They are seeking a Project Manager with extensive experience in leading large-scale nuclear projects, ensuring alignment on project objectives and delivering services safely and on schedule.
ElectronicsEnergyInformation Technology
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead large, multi-discipline nuclear projects from early planning and design through implementation, commissioning, turnover, and closeout
Coordinate with lead managers, discipline leads, and project teams across business units to ensure alignment on technical scope, priorities, and deliverables
Manage client relationships and expectations; provide timely progress, risk, and cost updates; lead regular performance and status review meetings
Own project scope, schedule (integrated master schedule with phasing and lookaheads), budget/forecasts, and key performance metrics; maintain project baselines and critical path
Manage scope changes and change orders, assessing impacts on cost and schedule and integrating approved changes into project plans, schedules, and budgets
Develop project-specific project management and commissioning/testing plans with clear acceptance criteria, verification/validation requirements, and turnover deliverables
Perform front-end project planning and readiness activities (work sequencing, interfaces, resource planning, outage and operational integration) prior to execution
Lead and coach project management and commissioning teams; provide clear direction, prioritization, and constructive feedback to support effective execution
Monitor project execution and commissioning performance, including progress, cost, quality, scope, and risk; ensure project documentation is accurate, complete, and compliant
Conduct risk assessments throughout the project life cycle; implement mitigation and contingency plans; lead readiness and go/no-go reviews for key milestones
Oversee subcontractor and supplier performance and contract conformance, supporting claims and dispute resolution in coordination with the commercial team
Report progress, forecasts, and variances to leadership and the client; drive issue resolution, milestone completion, turnover documentation, and project closeout
Conduct post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and systematically improve future nuclear project execution
Promote a strong safety and quality culture across all project activities, ensuring adherence to applicable nuclear, regulatory, and organizational standards
Qualification
Required
12+ years of progressively responsible experience in the nuclear industry, or other relevant industry
5+ years managing multiple projects and/or leading teams
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or other relevant field
Project Management Professional Certification (PMP) or ability to obtain
Experience delivering under EPC and general contractor (GC) contract models
Proven supervision of project teams and management of clients, subcontractors, and vendors
Demonstrated ability to communicate clearly with stakeholders, vendors, teammates, and business partners; strong client relationship-building
Knowledge of project labor practices and labor planning
Hands-on use of project controls (cost, schedule, change, risk) on large projects
Understanding of process-based project management and start-up testing
Knowledge of quality, safety, and health requirements
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office; strong organizational and time-management skills
Core skills: project governance, scheduling, cost management, risk/issue tracking, vendor management, process improvement, team leadership, stakeholder communication, and organizational alignment
Comfortable supporting station outage activities as required
Comfortable with approximately 10-25% domestic travel
Benefits
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave
Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Sargent & Lundy
Sargent & Lundy is a power generated company that provides technical expertise and integration for global use.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Thomas White
Retired
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