Construction Site Manager IV - Nuclear EPC

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Construction Site Manager IV - Nuclear EPC

Houston

TX

At Fluor, we are proud to design and build projects and careers. We are committed to fostering a welcoming and collaborative work environment that encourages big-picture thinking, brings out the best in our employees, and helps us develop innovative solutions that contribute to building a better world together. If this sounds like a culture you would like to work in, you're invited to apply for this role.

Fluor is a leading government contractor with a proven track record of delivering high‑value technical solutions around the world to U.S. government agencies such as the DOE, NNSA, the Department of Defense and the Intelligence Community.

Job Description

Fluor is seeking an experienced Construction Site Manager IV to lead and oversee field execution activities for Nuclear Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects. This position is responsible for the overall management of construction operations, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications, quality requirements, regulatory standards, schedule commitments, and budget objectives.

The Construction Site Manager IV provides leadership to construction supervision, subcontractors, and project teams while coordinating closely with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Project Controls, and client stakeholders. The role is instrumental in driving site performance, workforce productivity, safety excellence, and successful project delivery throughout all phases of construction, turnover, and startup readiness.

This position supports Fluor's Nuclear Business Line headquartered in Houston, Texas, with opportunities to support multiple Nuclear EPC project locations throughout the United States. Travel, temporary assignment, or relocation to project sites may be required based on business and project needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all site construction activities to ensure safe, effective, and successful project execution.
• Manage construction supervisors, field engineers, subcontractors, and craft labor in achieving project goals and milestones.
• Ensure construction work complies with project specifications, quality requirements, regulatory standards, and client expectations.
• Coordinate site activities with Engineering, Procurement, Quality, Startup, and Project Controls teams.
• Monitor site safety performance and promote a culture focused on Zero Incident and Zero Injury objectives.
• Direct construction planning, work packaging, productivity improvement, and resource utilization efforts.
• Identify and resolve construction challenges, risks, and field execution issues to minimize schedule and cost impacts.
• Monitor construction progress and provide leadership in achieving key project schedule and budget objectives.
• Support project forecasting, workforce planning, and resource management activities.
• Oversee system completion, turnover, commissioning support, and startup readiness activities.
• Interface with clients, regulatory representatives, suppliers, contractors, and project leadership regarding site execution matters.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of construction best practices.
• Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and compliance with company and project procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Basic Job Requirements

Basic Job Requirements

• Accredited four (4) year degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related discipline, or global equivalent.
• Minimum ten (10) years of construction experience, including significant leadership responsibility on industrial, energy, infrastructure, or EPC projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing field construction operations and multidisciplinary project teams.
• Strong knowledge of construction execution, safety programs, quality requirements, and project delivery practices.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients, management, contractors, regulatory agencies, and project teams.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, conflict resolution, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced project environment.
• Willingness to travel or relocate to project sites throughout the United States as required.

Other Job Requirements

• Typically direct and responsible for all staff assigned to the project(s) through direct reports typically consisting of managers and supervisors heading up the various functions (i.e., Safety Manager, Quality Manager, Construction Manager/Superintendents, Site Services Manager, Engineering Manager, Contracts Manager, and others as appropriate for the project(s))
• Typically serve as lead person to coordinate all activities and communication within the site/project areas as well as between the those areas and other offices and locations
• Coordinate and implement indirect activities, internal and external, required to support a productive project execution; including functional staff support, support craft activities, and any other resource necessary to assure a safe and quality project execution
• Generally responsible to assure all work undertaken is within approved scope boundaries and is in full compliance with all pertinent requirements
• Responsibilities typically include serving as the single point of accountability to senior management, the client, and the community

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting Nuclear EPC, power generation, DOE, DoD, or other highly regulated industrial construction projects.
• Experience leading large-scale construction teams on complex capital projects.
• Knowledge of nuclear quality standards, regulatory requirements, and system turnover processes.
• Experience supporting commissioning, startup, and project closeout activities.
• Professional Engineer (PE), Certified Construction Manager (CCM), PMP, or similar industry certification.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, construction management systems, and project controls tools.
• Ability to speak, read, or write multiple languages is a plus.

Work Location

Primary alignment is with Fluor's Houston Office Nuclear Business Line, supporting Nuclear EPC projects and pursuits across multiple U.S. locations. Work assignments may be site-based, office-based, or a combination of both depending on project execution and business requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by governing law.

Benefits Statement: Fluor is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote employee health, wellness, and financial security. Our offerings include medical, dental and vision plans, EAP, disability coverage, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary benefit plans, 401(k) with a company match, paid time off (personal, bereavement, sick, holidays) for salaried employees, paid sick leave per state requirement for craft employees, parental leave, and training and development courses.

Market Rate Statement: The market rate for the role is typically at the mid-point of the salary range; however, variations in final salary are determined by additional factors such as the candidate's qualifications, relevant years of experience, geographic location, internal pay equity, and prevailing market conditions for the specific role.

Notice to Candidates: Background checks are carried out as part of any conditional offer made, including (but not limited to & role dependent) education, professional registration, employment, references, passport verifications and Global Watchlist screening.

To be Considered Candidates: Must be authorized to work in the country where the position is located.

Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $309,500.00

Job Req. ID: 6796

Nearest Major Market: Houston