Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Fuel

NANO Nuclear Energy Inc.

• $150K — $175K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or related field.
  • 10+ years of project management experience in nuclear, energy, or manufacturing sectors.
  • Proven experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from start to finish.
  • Background in construction management or development projects.
  • Strong skills in budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Familiarity with project management tools like MS Project and/or Primavera.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with engineering, procurement, quality assurance, operations, and external partners.
  • Translate engineering design progress into schedules, milestones, and stakeholder updates.
  • Monitor project performance and adjust plans to meet critical milestones.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
  • Identify project risks and create mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and safety standards.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment.
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions.
  • 401(k) match up to 5%.
  • Unlimited PTO.
  • Company holidays and paid parental leave.
  • Opportunities for continued professional growth.
Full Job Description
Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Fuel Washington, DC | $150K-$175K | Hybrid |Up to 40% Domestic & International Travel

Lead Complex Nuclear Fuel Projects with Broad Industry & Regulatory Exposure

The Opportunity

Take a lead role in the planning and execution of complex nuclear fuel engineering, development, and production initiatives.

Reporting to the Director of Fuel Facilities Operations, you'll coordinate multidisciplinary projects and serve as a key liaison between engineering teams and external stakeholders, including the NRC, laboratories, engineering and construction firms, government entities, investors, customers, and providers.

This role offers significant ownership and visibility, with responsibility for translating engineering progress into actionable project plans, managing schedules and budgets, and keeping highly technical projects moving forward.

What You'll Do
  • Develop and manage project scope, schedules, resources, budgets, and deliverables.
  • Coordinate engineering, procurement, quality assurance, operations, and external project partners.
  • Translate engineering design progress into clear schedules, milestones, and stakeholder updates.
  • Monitor project performance and adjust plans to maintain critical milestones.
  • Manage budgets, schedules, project documentation, reporting, and contractual deliverables.
  • Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Provide regular project updates to leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and safety standards.
  • Support improvements to project execution processes.

What You'll Bring

Required
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of project management experience within nuclear, energy, or manufacturing.
  • Experience leading complex, multidisciplinary projects from inception through completion.
  • Construction management and/or development project experience.
  • Strong experience with budgeting, scheduling, and risk management.
  • Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools, including MS Project and/or Primavera.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred
  • PMP certification or equivalent.
  • Bilingual Spanish capabilities.

Compensation & Benefits
  • $150K-$175K base salary (depending on experience)
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with company contributions
  • 401(k) match up to 5>#/b###
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Company holidays and paid parental leave
  • Opportunities for continued professional growth

Ready for Greater Project Ownership?

If you're an experienced project manager who enjoys bringing structure to complex technical initiatives, coordinating diverse stakeholders, and taking ownership of projects in highly regulated environments, this opportunity offers the scope and visibility to make a meaningful impact. Apply today!

JOB CODE: 202610803

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