Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Construction

Turner & Townsend$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Minimum 15 years of project management experience in regulated industries such as Nuclear, Energy, or Chemical.
  • PMP certification required and must be acquired if not currently held.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently manage full project lifecycle from scoping to closeout.
  • Strong financial acumen with experience in budget development and cost control.
  • Excellent communication skills, able to confidently interact with senior project management and technical teams.
  • Direct experience in complying with regulatory requirements in highly controlled environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver complex projects from initiation to completion.
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans effectively.
  • Ensure compliance with all applicable regulatory, safety, and quality standards.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders throughout the project.
  • Effectively communicate with engineering, operations, finance, and regulatory teams.
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate risks associated with the projects.
  • Track financial performance and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle.

Benefits

  • Emphasis on work-life balance and support for personal and professional growth.
  • Flexible working environment to promote productivity and health.
  • Opportunities for career advancement and influencing change in the company.
  • Supportive team culture that values diverse perspectives.
Full Job Description
Position Summary

We are seeking highly experienced Senior Project Managers to lead capital and operational projects in highly regulated industrial environments. This role requires a seasoned professional who can independently manage projects end-to-end and has a strong command of the decision gate process -from initial scoping and budgeting through execution, closeout, and handover, within an integrated team.

The ideal candidate is a self-directed leader with strong financial acumen, deep experience in regulated industries, and the ability to communicate fluently with other project management professionals using standard PM methodologies and terminology.

*Must have or obtain a PMP Certification and can be on-site in Eunice, New Mexico*

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead and deliver complex projects from initiation to delivery from project definition through completion
  • Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans
  • Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality requirements applicable to nuclear and highly regulated industrial environments
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders
  • Communicate effectively with engineering, operations, finance, and regulatory teams using recognized project management frameworks and language
  • Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks
  • Track financial performance and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle
  • Provide clear, concise project reporting to leadership


Qualifications

Required Qualifications
  • Minimum 15 years of project management experience, preferably in Nuclear, Energy, Chemical, Data Center or other highly-regulated Industrial Facilities
  • PMP certification required
  • Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight
  • Proven experience managing full project lifecycle ownership with assigned budgets
  • Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget development and cost control
  • Direct experience working in highly regulated environments
  • Superior communication skills, with the ability to converse confidently and professionally with senior project management peers and technical stakeholders

Additional Requirements
  • Must be willing and able to work on-site in Eunice, New Mexico
  • Ability to pass a comprehensive background check
  • Willingness to travel or relocate as required (candidates sourced primarily from Houston and Midland)

Preferred Experience
  • Prior work in nuclear facilities or similarly regulated industrial settings
  • Experience managing large-scale or high-risk project


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