Project Manager Nuclear

Location: Charlotte, NC (Onsite)

12-month contract to hire, high chance of extension/conversion

Overview

A leading energy and utility organization is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support a long-term nuclear fuel cycle extension and plant sustainability program. This initiative focuses on extending reactor operating cycles through detailed engineering analysis, regulatory licensing support, equipment upgrades, and outage-related project execution.

This role plays a critical part in ensuring continued safe, reliable, and compliant plant operations by coordinating engineering, construction, and regulatory activities that support fuel cycle extensions and long-term asset life. The Project Manager will lead complex, highly regulated projects involving outage planning, system modifications, vendor coordination, and regulatory documentation, while working closely with site leadership, engineering teams, and external partners.

The ideal candidate brings strong experience managing technically complex projects in regulated environments, understands how to balance safety, schedule, and cost in high-stakes operations, and is comfortable working between the field, engineering, and executive levels to drive successful outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage assigned capital and infrastructure projects from planning through closeout
Develop, maintain, and control project scope, schedules, and budgets in alignment with corporate policies
Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, construction, operations, and external contractors
Serve as primary point of contact for stakeholders, vendors, and internal leadership
Oversee project controls, reporting, forecasting, and change management processes
Track project risks, milestones, and performance metrics; lead readiness and review meetings
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, regulatory, and security requirements
Represent projects in outage, planning, and executive-level review meetings
Approve contractor invoices, timesheets, and manage contract performance
Sponsor badges and job activities for technical and contract personnel
Lead post-project reviews and document lessons learned for continuous improvement

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 9+ years of project management experience, or 5+ years with an Engineering degree
Bachelor s degree from an accredited four-year institution (Engineering preferred)
Proven experience managing complex projects in regulated or utility environments
Strong knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and best practices
Demonstrated experience managing budgets, schedules, quality, and risk
Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and coordinating multiple stakeholders
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to enforce safety, environmental, and compliance standards

Preferred Qualifications

Master s degree in Business, Project Management, Engineering, or related field
PMP, CAPM, or equivalent project management certification
Utility technical certifications or construction management credentials
Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with project scheduling and cost control systems
Background in construction management, transmission/distribution, or capital programs
Experience supporting outage planning and execution

Work Environment

Hybrid role with regular field and site presence
Works closely with engineering, operations, contractors, and executive stakeholders
Supports long-term capital and resiliency programs with high visibility and regulatory oversight

Why This Role

Opportunity to manage large-scale, multi-year utility infrastructure programs
High-impact role supporting system reliability, safety, and modernization
Strong exposure to executive leadership and strategic initiatives
Stable, long-term project pipeline within a regulated utility environment

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Nuclear Project Manager

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