Title:
SMR/AMR Nuclear Program Director
KBR is looking for a SMR/AMR Nuclear Project Director, who is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of nuclear projects, from planning and development to execution and timely delivery. This high-impact role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in nuclear project management, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role is highly strategic and collaborative, ensuring the delivery of multi-billion-dollar projects while navigating the complexities of the nuclear industry.
With general autonomy, this Program Director can also manage large EPC projects having a TIC value, typically, of up to $1 billion. Alternatively, may have responsibility for management of two or more smaller projects.
Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:
- Provides strategic direction and oversight for SMR/AMR projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
- Assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements while maintaining bottom line responsibility for financial success.
- Delivers expected results for financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule performance.
- Serves as prime point of contact between the client and company.
- Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
- Manages and coordinates activities of all project personnel by direct supervision, through subordinates or through joint ventures, alliances, etc.
- In the proposal phase, works closely with Sales to evaluate and interpret requirements. May serve as a proposal manager.
- Defines precise scope of work and identify changes between the original proposal and final contractual agreement.
- Negotiates changes with the client.
- Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
- Keeps the client and company advised of project status.
- Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project.
- Abides by our business ethics.
- Job role is independently accountable for a large staff or support arm of the organization or a single profit/loss or revenue center, major product line, or support function.
- Leads and develops project teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, suppliers, and local communities, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
- Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with project execution, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality assurance standards.
- Champions process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.
- Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations related to nuclear construction and operations.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills:
- An undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a P.E. Minimum of 15 years of experience in related projects with an average of 20+ years which includes several years of Senior Project Management level experience.
- Strong leadership and communication abilities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and profound understanding of nuclear industry regulations and standards
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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