Experience Level: 10–15+ Years
Industry: Nuclear / Utilities / Energy

Contract- 1Year

Client- Southern Nuclear

Location- Waynesboro, GA.

The Project Manager II – Nuclear is a senior leadership role responsible for directing, managing, and delivering complex nuclear projects that support organizational and strategic objectives. This position provides strategic direction, project governance, and mentorship to project teams while ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, within scope, within budget, and in full compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements

The ideal candidate brings extensive experience in nuclear project execution, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven ability to manage large, multidisciplinary teams in regulated environments

Key Responsibilities

Project Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic leadership and direction for complex nuclear projects

• Lead project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and resource allocation

• Ensure alignment of project objectives with organizational and business strategies

Scope, Risk & Performance Management

• Define and manage project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders

• Develop and implement comprehensive risk management strategies to proactively address technical, regulatory, and execution risks

• Monitor and control project performance, ensuring adherence to schedule, cost, and quality requirements

Execution & Governance

• Apply advanced project management methodologies and innovative approaches to improve project delivery

• Maintain accurate and complete project documentation, controls, and reporting

• Provide regular status reports and executive-level briefings to senior leadership

Stakeholder & Regulatory Engagement

• Manage communication and expectations of internal and external stakeholders, including engineering, operations, construction, regulatory, and executive leadership

• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety culture, NRC regulations, and company standards

Team Leadership & Mentorship

• Lead, mentor, and coach project managers and project teams, sharing industry best practices

• Foster a high-performance, safety-focused, and collaborative project environment

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Business, Engineering, or a related field

• 10–15+ years of project management experience, including leadership of complex, large-scale projects

• Extensive experience managing projects in nuclear or highly regulated utility environments

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles, methodologies, and tools

• Strong experience managing projects with strategic organizational impact

• Exceptional leadership, communication, and strategic planning skills

• Ability to adapt to dynamic environments and lead multidisciplinary teams

Certifications

• PMP (Project Management Professional) – Required

• Advanced certifications or specialized nuclear / program management credentials – Highly Preferred

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing capital projects, outages, or major modifications in nuclear facilities

• Experience interfacing with executive leadership and regulatory organizations

• Strong background in governance, risk management, and continuous improvement initiatives