Nuclear Program Manager

Orbital Engineering, Inc.

Nuclear Program Manager managing team and projects for Orbital's Nuclear Power Generation clientele. Leading client interactions and ensuring project adherence to quality standards with extensive onsite presence.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeSt. Louis • Illinois, Montana • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 - $220,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and direct a team of contract Project Managers, Engineers, and support staff for Orbital.
Serve as main point of contact with the client for Orbital’s Nuclear Program and all its resources.
Participate in the development of new and expansion of existing Nuclear business opportunities.
Hire staff, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
Prepare, or supervise the preparation of, all Nuclear proposals for Orbital including development of scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.
Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to all direct reports to ensure adherence to all client standards, policies, and procedures.
Support the organization through interaction with other managers at Orbital, including recruiting and training efforts.
Ensure all applicable department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Quality Management system through implementation and enforcement of published QMS policies and practices.
Function as seconded Project Manager on multiple concurrent projects at nuclear power plant.
Schedule, organize and direct Orbital staff (as required) in the completion of their activities.
Prepare, or supervise the preparation of overall project schedules and TIC estimates.
Regularly utilize client-proprietary software packages to complete daily project responsibilities.
Supervise, manage, and direct client/contract engineering resources to complete modification packages.
Act as main point of contact for designated client projects and provide regular project updates.
Complete all tasks in accordance with project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Project Management System and client's standards.
Responsible for managing contracts for procurement, services, and evaluating change orders and scope deviation.
Manage and direct the installation through coordination with station stakeholders.
Frequently communicate with client on projects to best determine the most cost-effective solutions.
Provides timely and detailed documentation to ensure projects are on budget and schedule, for the entire Orbital Nuclear program.
Work is mostly located at the client site, with occasional field-based activities depending on project needs, plant outages, etc.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of 15 years of demonstrable project management experience within Nuclear electric power generation is required.
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is preferred.
Project Management Training, PMP Certification, and/or PE licensure are a plus.
Successful experience in leadership roles managing PM and engineering resources in a consulting or on-site environment is preferred.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Project management experience including understanding and use of project management and project control principles and tools is required.
Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general office products, design, and business enterprise software.
This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

Comp & perks

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
401(k)-retirement savings plan
supplemental insurance options
company-paid life and AD&D insurance
company-paid short-term disability coverage
generous paid time off program

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementnuclear power generationcost estimationscope of work developmentproject schedulingcontract managementengineering resource managementmodification package completionproject execution proceduresquality management system

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationinterpersonal skillsteam managementperformance reviewclient interactionproblem-solvingorganizational skillstraininggoal setting

Certifications

PMP CertificationPE licensure