Nuclear Construction Project Manager
An innovative organization developing first-of-a-kind industrial energy facilities is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of complex capital projects at a highly regulated DOE site. Reporting to senior leadership, this individual will play a key role in project execution, overseeing design coordination, construction management, schedule and cost performance, quality assurance, safety compliance, subcontractor management, and integration across engineering, procurement, project controls, and owner stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Management
- Support oversight of design-build deliverables, including site development, facility layouts, engineering packages, and issued-for-construction documentation.
- Collaborate with EPC partners and internal project teams to establish project strategy and monitor execution progress.
- Manage construction-phase activities including RFIs, submittals, nonconformance reports, change orders, and field modifications.
- Lead or participate in recurring construction coordination meetings and document key actions and decisions.
Project Integration, Schedule & Cost Control
- Coordinate and track multiple project initiatives and milestones using established project management and scheduling tools.
- Monitor construction execution plans and short-term look-ahead schedules.
- Maintain logs and reporting related to project controls, including RFIs, submittals, changes, and performance metrics.
- Coordinate turnover and project sequencing activities with engineering, commissioning, and operations teams.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with site-specific safety requirements.
- Support quality assurance and configuration control processes for regulated infrastructure projects.
- Assist with project documentation and stakeholder communications related to compliance requirements.
Stakeholder Communication & Documentation
- Prepare project updates, risk assessments, issue logs, and recovery plans.
- Maintain key project execution and design documentation.
- Participate in design reviews, constructability assessments, and project planning workshops.
Additional Responsibilities
- Perform other project-related duties as required.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- 5+ years of experience supporting design and construction activities on large industrial, energy, infrastructure, or government projects.
- Experience with project scheduling, cost control, and project management systems, including Primavera P6 or similar platforms.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and coordinate design changes.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work in a dynamic project environment with competing priorities.
- Comfortable working in active construction environments, including site walks and field inspections.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience on highly regulated industrial, energy, federal, or nuclear projects.
- Familiarity with formal quality assurance programs and compliance-driven environments.
- Understanding of nuclear, industrial, or energy-sector safety requirements and best practices.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.
- OSHA construction safety training.
- Experience coordinating multiple contractors, EPC teams, and stakeholder groups.
Location & Travel
- Candidate must currently be located, or open to relocating to Idaho Falls, ID
- Position involves routine on-site presence at an active project location with occasional travel.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain access to sensitive project information.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Opportunity to support a first-of-a-kind infrastructure program.
- High visibility role with direct interaction across engineering, construction, and executive leadership teams.
- Ability to help shape project execution on a major capital development initiative in a rapidly growing sector.
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