Project Director, PMO Nuclear New Build (Owner/Developer)

2 hours, 25 minutes ago
Full-time
Lead
Project and Program Management

ELEMENTL POWER

POWERING TOMORROW with clean, affordable, next-generation nuclear. Elementl Power catalyzes an abundant and safe energy future by leading the deployment of clean, reliable baseload power. LEARN MORE Elementl Power and Google Sign Strategic Agreement to...

Renewable Electricity

Description

  • Lead day-to-day delivery performance as the single point of accountability for assigned nuclear projects.
  • Develop and maintain the Owner/Developer Scope of Supply Project Execution Plan and align delivery partners to it.
  • Establish governance structures, lead executive oversight forums, and advise senior leadership on project status, risks, and interventions.
  • Champion nuclear safety, EH&S, and quality culture across contractors, suppliers, and project participants.
  • Oversee independent assurance activities, including audits, surveillance programs, and corrective actions.
  • Own project scope definition, acceptance criteria, technical integration, and configuration control across major plant systems.
  • Approve or reject change proposals and design deviations that affect cost, schedule, or compliance.
  • Oversee schedule, budget, project controls, earned value, forecasting, variance management, and transparent reporting.
  • Lead commercial and contracting strategy across EPC, engineering services, OEM supply, and long-lead procurement.
  • Manage stakeholder, regulatory, risk, issue, and change processes across the project lifecycle.
  • Build and lead a high-performing owner/developer project team spanning engineering, controls, contracts, construction oversight, commissioning readiness, quality, and regulatory affairs.
  • Provide reporting and assurance to leadership, partners, lenders, regulators, and other stakeholders while maintaining compliant documentation.

Requirements

  • 10+ years delivering large-scale EPC or major capital infrastructure projects.
  • 10+ years in senior delivery leadership roles such as Project Director, Senior Project Manager, or Program Manager.
  • Commercial nuclear experience strongly preferred, or similarly regulated high-complexity energy megaproject experience with transferable scope.
  • Proven experience holding contractors accountable on multi-disciplinary, multi-billion-dollar projects from the owner/developer perspective.
  • Lifecycle expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover.
  • Experience with EPCs, engineering services, OEM supply, and long-lead procurement, including negotiation, change control, claims evaluation, risk allocation, and performance remedies.
  • Demonstrated implementation of disciplined governance, project controls, and independent assurance routines.
  • Strong knowledge of nuclear safety culture, QA/QC standards, EH&S expectations, and applicable regulatory frameworks.
  • Executive-ready communication skills for engaging regulators, government authorities, stakeholders, financiers, and boards.
  • Willingness to travel frequently to project sites and relocate temporarily or permanently to the project site when needed.
  • PMP and/or PE credentials preferred.
  • Formal training or certification in nuclear safety culture, quality management, or major project governance preferred.
  • Nuclear plant operations experience preferred, including RO, SRO, or Shift Technical Advisor roles.
  • Experience leading owner/developer organizations through design maturity, construction readiness, and commissioning readiness milestones preferred.

Benefits

  • Base salary range of $170,000–$250,000.
  • Bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Generous paid time off, paid medical leave, personal time, and flexibility.
  • Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance.
  • 401(k) plan with a company match.
  • 100% remote work across the United States.
  • Mission-driven, collaborative culture focused on clarity, accountability, authenticity, inclusion, and growth.

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