Project Director, PMO Nuclear New Build – Owner/Developer
Elementl Power
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $170,000 - $250,000 per year
Job Level
About the role
- Implement project objectives, governance structures, and performance expectations for contractors and suppliers
- Develop and maintain the Owner/Developer’s Scope of Supply Project Execution Plan (PEP)
- Lead executive oversight boards, steering committees, and key decision forums
- Advise senior leadership on project status, risks, commercial exposure, and required interventions
- Champion a rigorous nuclear safety, EH&S, and quality culture across all project participants
- Oversee engineering deliverables for compliance with licensing bases, technical specifications, and safety case requirements
- Approve/reject change proposals and design deviations impacting cost, schedule, or compliance
- Approve and oversee the controlled baseline schedule and budget maintained by the overall project integrator
- Lead execution of contracting and commercial strategy across EPC, engineering services, OEM supply, and long-lead procurements
- Ensure fulfillment of regulatory obligations across the full lifecycle
- Build and lead a high-performing owner/developer project organization spanning engineering oversight, project controls, contracts/commercial, EH&S, quality, construction oversight, commissioning readiness, and regulatory affairs
Requirements
- 10+ years delivering large-scale EPC or major capital infrastructure projects, with commercial nuclear experience strongly preferred
- 10+ years in senior delivery leadership roles (Project Director, Senior Project Manager, Program Manager, or equivalent), ideally in power generation
- Proven record holding contractors accountable on multi-disciplinary, multi-billion-dollar projects, preferably from the Owner/Developer perspective
- Lifecycle expertise across engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and turnover
- Experience across EPCs, engineering services, OEM supply, and long-lead procurement, including negotiation, change control, claims evaluation, risk allocation, and performance remedies
- Implemented disciplined governance, project controls, and independent assurance routines
- Strong knowledge of nuclear safety culture, QA/QC standards, EH&S expectations, and applicable regulatory frameworks
- Executive-ready and can engage regulators, government authorities, key stakeholders, financiers, and boards with clear communication
- Willing to travel frequently to project sites and stakeholders, and potentially relocate to the project site
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
EPC project deliveryproject execution plan (PEP)engineering oversightcontracting strategycommercial strategychange controlrisk allocationQA/QC standardsregulatory complianceperformance remedies
Soft Skills
leadershipcommunicationstakeholder engagementaccountabilityteam buildingstrategic thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiationdecision-makingexecutive oversight