Lead a portfolio of new nuclear power plant development and delivery projects, ensuring delivery within scope, schedule, and budget
Drive consistent use of project management and controls systems (schedule, cost, risk, change control, reporting)
Establish the operating cadence that makes progress and risk visible, standard portfolio reviews, disciplined action tracking, clear escalation paths, and decision-ready dashboards for leadership
Identify cross-project risks, resource constraints, and interdependencies, and bring clarity and resolution quickly
Provide clear, decision-ready reporting to the CDO and executive leadership
Define and implement a phase-gate governance model that enables disciplined decision-making and transparency
Establish and maintain PMO standards, procedures, and performance frameworks to deliver projects safely, compliantly, and predictably
Build robust portfolio risk management practices that surface issues early and drive mitigation
Partner with Legal and functional leaders on contracting strategies, procurement alignment, and claims avoidance/mitigation
Drive delivery strategy and risk allocation across EPCs, owner’s engineers, and reactor/vendor-supplied major equipment, with disciplined change control and strong claims avoidance practices
Serve as a key liaison with internal leaders and external stakeholders, including regulators, clients, and strategic partners
Ensure effective communication, alignment, and transparency across all levels of the organization
Represent Elementl in discussions that reinforce confidence in our execution capabilities
Reinforce a strong nuclear safety and quality mindset across the portfolio, ensuring procedural rigor and compliance without unnecessary bureaucracy
Lead and develop a high-performing organization of Project Directors, Project Managers, Project Controls, Contracts, Document Management, and other delivery support functions
Align staffing plans and capabilities to portfolio demands
Foster a culture of nuclear safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
Integrate digital tools, analytics, and AI-enabled solutions into project management and reporting
Improve predictability, efficiency, and delivery performance through continuous improvement initiatives
Champion data-driven decision-making across the PMO and delivery teams

Requirements

15+ years in project management for large-scale capital infrastructure projects, with significant commercial nuclear project experience strongly preferred (or closely related energy experience with directly transferable nuclear delivery scope)
Demonstrated success leading large, complex nuclear projects within a strong matrixed PMO environment
Overseen a portfolio of large infrastructure projects with total portfolio value in the billions of dollars
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, or Business (required); an MS/MBA is preferred
End-to-end expertise across nuclear project development and delivery that includes siting, licensing, engineering, EPC execution, commissioning, and turnover to operations
Commercially strong, with contracting experience across EPCs, owner’s engineers, reactor vendor–supplied major engineered equipment, and operational support services
Proven track record implementing governance, oversight, and support management frameworks within a PMO organization that drives predictable and standardized project delivery
Executive-ready leader with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across complex internal and external environments
Deep understanding of U.S. NRC regulatory regimes; experience with projects receiving DOE financial assistance awards is a plus
Willing to travel frequently to project sites and stakeholder meetings and at the appropriate time in the project lifecycle, relocate to the project site on a temporary or permanent basis
Credentials such as: P.E., PMP, SRO or similar would be a plus

Benefits

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 an impressive company match
Additional benefits designed to support your well-being and success

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementnuclear project developmentEPC executiongovernance frameworksrisk managementcontracting strategiesdata-driven decision-makingcontinuous improvementportfolio managementengineering

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementaccountabilitycollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsdecision-makingadaptabilitystrategic thinking

Certifications

P.E.PMPSRO