Project Manager

The role

The Project Manager, Development owns the integrated execution of nuclear development projects through the Front-End Loading stage-gate process. They manage scope, schedule, cost, and risk by integrating multidisciplinary teams.

What you will do

• Integrated project schedule and deliverable ownership for the assigned FEL phase
• Manage core project management documents including Project Execution Plan and Project Charter
• Cross-functional integration of land, licensing, permitting, interconnection, engineering, environmental, cost, finance, legal, and commercial workstreams
• Risk and fatal-flaw management using the project risk register
• Stage-gate preparation and governance including deliverable completeness reviews
• Cost performance management against approved budgets
• Scenario and strategy analysis to inform executive decisions

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical field
• 8+ years of project management experience on large capital projects
• 3+ years in early-phase development or front-end loading (FEL/FEED) environments
• Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a stage-gate or phase-gate governance framework
• Working knowledge of project controls fundamentals: CPM scheduling, cost estimate classification (AACE), risk management, and change control
• Strong executive-level written communication
• Proficiency with scheduling tools (Primavera P6 or MS Project)
• Advanced Excel

Nice to have

• Nuclear power development, licensing, or construction experience
• Familiarity with the NRC regulatory framework (10 CFR Parts 50/52/100)
• Lessons learned from recent U.S. nuclear construction programs
• PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
• Advanced degree (MBA or MS)
• Familiarity with utility-scale generation development: interconnection queues (PJM/MISO), state siting and economic development programs, and land assembly
• Experience with AACE Recommended Practices for estimate classification and escalation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy
• Holidays

Before you apply

• Certain positions may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law

About the company

The Nuclear Company is an AI-enabled startup in nuclear energy. They use a design-once, build-many approach to deploy nuclear fleets.