Job Title: Construction Manager – Nuclear Projects

Job Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Capital Project Implementation

Schedule: 4/10s (Four 10-hour days per week)

Remote Work: Not available

Per Diem: Yes

On-Call Requirement: No

Position Summary

The Construction Manager (CM) plays a critical leadership role in the implementation of capital projects affecting the power block of a nuclear facility. Responsible for ensuring construction activities are completed safely, on time, and within budget, this position serves as a key liaison between Project Managers and various stakeholders including contractors, craft labor, suppliers, planners, Radiation Protection (RP), and station departments.

This is a boots-on-the-ground role with significant interaction in field environments and requires a high level of initiative, technical knowledge, and leadership capability. Work will involve both office coordination and hands-on presence in active, industrial plant settings—including confined areas, ladder use, and work at heights with appropriate PPE and fall protection.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead construction teams to ensure safe, on-schedule, budget-compliant, and high-quality execution of project scope
• Communicate daily with leadership and stakeholders to provide updates, direction, and receive feedback
• Participate in internal project status meetings and deliver presentations on construction progress, risks, and financial updates
• Conduct detailed analysis and troubleshooting of construction activity challenges
• Identify and implement alternative strategies to accelerate milestone completion and resolve roadblocks
• Perform risk assessments and approve corrective actions and project adjustments
• Provide input during conceptual phases through construction and turnover to optimize construction strategy and sequencing
• Foster collaboration across Operations, Maintenance, and other support departments
• Monitor and ensure capability, readiness, and compliance of construction teams across multiple scopes
• Balance and prioritize resources across competing project needs to ensure timely execution
• Represent the construction function across project teams and interdepartmental efforts
• Maintain resource alignment and resolve cross-functional concerns related to construction execution
• Track performance against cost and schedule baselines; analyze data and initiate corrective actions as necessary
• Maintain regular reporting to project leadership regarding manpower, performance, and schedule status
• Hold teams accountable for adherence to procedures and standards; enforce corrective actions where needed
• Ensure project success through tactical actions related to quality, budget, and schedule

Education & Experience Requirements

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or Project Management (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience in a nuclear power plant environment

Desired:

• Same as required

Required Skills & Competencies

• Proven experience managing services of large-scale outside contractors
• Deep knowledge of construction strategy, cost control, scheduling, and subcontract management
• Familiarity with project planning at the tactical level; understanding of operations, maintenance, construction startup, and subcontract oversight
• Experience in executing and planning work in radiological areas within commercial nuclear environments
• Demonstrated success managing complex, high-risk, large-scale projects
• Background in system replacements and upgrades at commercial nuclear power facilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite