JOB TITLE: Senior Project Manager

DIVISION: Nuclear

LOCATION OF WORK & TRAVEL: Oak Ridge, TN, travel to USNC and supplier locations as necessary to fulfill responsibilities

DESCRIPTION:

The Senior Project Manager is accountable for the planning, execution, reporting and control of assigned projects. Responsibilities include progressive elaboration of the project scope, schedule, cost, resource and risk and associated monitoring, control and reporting of project performance/progress. Projects assigned will require familiarity with, or ability to quickly attain as such, the licensing, construction, installation and startup of nuclear power generation technology. In addition, this role will need to oversee project execution and drive compliance with related regulatory requirements.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop project plans, with a focus on scope identification, critical path planning and identification of resource and budget needed to achieve desired project outcomes
• Monitor and control project performance and drive a collaborative and safety conscious work environment through active team engagement, team weekly standup meetings, monthly project reviews and management deep dive debriefs
• Manage activities to achieve established baseline scope and schedule within budget and with needed quality in a safe manner and in compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Oversee, manage and coordinate vendors and suppliers as needed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Science. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: 8-10 years of related experience in project management in industries related to the engineering, construction and/or upgrade of large industrial facilities with 5-7 years in the nuclear field. Applicable Navy nuclear experience equally acceptable.
• Overall Job Knowledge and Performance: In-depth understanding of project management best practices (such as PMI and/or APM) and familiar with nuclear engineering concepts, principles, and theories.
• Management: Skilled at managing matrixed project resources, contract personnel and vendors. Demonstrated ability to manage others and coordinate across multiple disciplines to provide design solutions in a timely manner.
• Nuclear Quality Assurance: Demonstrated understanding of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS & EXPERIENCES:

• Knowledge of project management systems (e.g., Project Management Professional (PMP) certification)
• Experience implementing diverse quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001)

TO APPLY:

Please include the following in your application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume

EXPORT CONTROL REQUIREMENTS:

To confirm to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., or a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3).

• Are you legally authorized to work in the United States?
• Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for an immigration-related employment benefit (e.g., H-1B, TN, green card, etc.)?

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT:

USNC embraces diversity and equal opportunity and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are striving to build the diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce that will make our technology a reality. USNC actively encourages applicants from historically underrepresented backgrounds to apply to this and other roles, acknowledging and committing to address the historical lack of diversity within the nuclear and aerospace industries.

USNC does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.

ABOUT ULTRA SAFE NUCLEAR:

Based in Seattle, Ultra Safe Nuclear Corporation (USNC) develops nuclear hardware and services for reliable, clean energy anywhere on Earth and in space. USNC offers full-stack capabilities including specialized reactor design services, advanced materials and fuel development, and reactor manufacturing and system deployment.

USNC has offices in USA, Canada, France, Korea, Poland, South Africa, the UK and more.