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.
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
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
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
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
Lead, mentor, and coach project managers and project teams, sharing industry best practices
Foster a high-performance, safety-focused, and collaborative project environment
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
PMP (Project Management Professional) – Required
Advanced certifications or specialized nuclear / program management credentials – Highly Preferred
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