Project Manager (NRC Licensing)

Edgewater Technical Associates

$110K — $130K *
Aiken, SC 29803In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of experience in engineering, construction, or project management for major capital projects.
  • Significant experience managing large-scale construction projects in NRC-regulated environments.
  • Proven experience as a Project Manager or equivalent in nuclear construction or modification projects.
  • Strong knowledge of NRC licensing processes and the ability to integrate them into project execution.

Responsibilities

  • Lead project planning and execution, ensuring scope, cost, schedule, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Integrate NRC licensing requirements into all project activities.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure compliance with nuclear regulations and quality standards.
  • Oversee project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, and performance reporting.
  • Evaluate project changes and assess their impacts on licensing, cost, and schedule.
  • Support NRC interactions, inspections, and resolution of regulatory issues.
  • Manage project documentation and configuration throughout the lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, life, and vision insurance options.
  • Paid time off to support work-life balance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions and 100% vesting from day one.
  • Supportive work environment focused on professional development and career growth.
Full Job Description
Project Manager (NRC Licensing) opportunity in Aiken, SC.

Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of a large-scale commercial nuclear construction project. This position will have overall responsibility for project scope, cost, schedule, quality, safety, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

The successful candidate must possess a deep understanding of NRC licensing requirements and demonstrated experience supporting or executing projects within an NRC-regulated commercial nuclear environment. This individual will serve as a key interface between project management, engineering, construction, licensing, quality, operations, contractors, and executive leadership to ensure project activities remain aligned with the facility's licensing basis and applicable NRC requirements.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead the planning and execution of a large-scale commercial nuclear construction project, with accountability for scope, cost, schedule, safety, quality, and regulatory compliance.
  • Integrate NRC licensing requirements, commitments, and licensing-basis considerations into engineering, procurement, construction, testing, and commissioning activities.
  • Partner with Licensing, Engineering, Quality, Construction, and Operations to ensure project activities comply with applicable NRC regulations, licensing requirements, and nuclear quality standards.
  • Oversee project controls, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and performance reporting.
  • Evaluate project changes, technical issues, and construction challenges for potential licensing, regulatory, cost, and schedule impacts.
  • Support NRC regulatory interactions, inspections, audits, licensing submittals, and resolution of regulatory issues as required.
  • Ensure effective configuration management, design control, documentation, and turnover throughout the project lifecycle.
  • Drive project risks and issues to resolution while maintaining alignment with project objectives and regulatory milestones.
  • Provide clear project performance, risk, and regulatory status reporting to executive leadership and key stakeholders.
  • Promote a strong nuclear safety culture and rigorous compliance with project procedures and regulatory requirements.


Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or a related technical discipline.
  • 10+ years of progressively responsible experience in engineering, construction, project management, or major capital project execution.
  • Significant experience managing large-scale, complex capital construction projects
  • Demonstrated Project Manager, Deputy Project Manager, Project Director, or equivalent leadership experience on major nuclear construction or modification projects.
  • Extensive commercial nuclear experience within an NRC-regulated environment.
  • Deep working knowledge of NRC licensing processes and requirements as they relate to engineering, construction, testing, commissioning, and facility operation.
  • Demonstrated experience integrating NRC licensing requirements into project execution and working directly with licensing/regulatory organizations.
  • Strong understanding of nuclear licensing-basis management, configuration management, design control, change control, regulatory commitments, and documentation requirements.
  • Experience coordinating licensing considerations associated with design changes, construction changes, technical issues, and project decision-making.
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements and experience working within a rigorous nuclear QA program.
  • Demonstrated experience managing multidisciplinary engineering, procurement, construction, quality, licensing, and project controls organizations.
  • Strong knowledge of project controls, including cost management, scheduling, forecasting, change management, risk management, and performance measurement.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex contractor and subcontractor relationships.
  • Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and executive-level stakeholder management skills.


Other Job Requirements:
  • United States Citizenship


If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

View all Edgewater opportunities at www.edgewatertech.net/careers

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