Project Manager 5 (Senior Project Manager)

NuScale Power is a leader in advanced nuclear technology, and they are seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee high-complexity programs that advance their Small Modular Reactor technology. This role involves managing project performance, leading integrated planning, and developing cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for project performance against the program baseline (scope, schedule, budget/EVMS plan, risk, and execution strategy) and maintain a comprehensive Project Management Plan aligned with NuScale standards
• Lead integrated planning across design, procurement, manufacturing, construction, commissioning, and operations turnover for nuclear facility deployment
• Establish and run governance routines (weekly/monthly status, executive reviews) emphasizing schedule/cost risk, earned value metrics, variance analysis, and corrective actions
• Drive proactive issue identification and resolution; escalate within NuScale as needed to protect critical path and licensing/regulatory milestones
• Prepare and present program status to various internal and external stakeholders
• Develop high‑performing, cross‑functional teams; align A/E firms, EPC partners, suppliers, and internal functions to an integrated plan of record
• Apply PMI/PMBOK processes and ANSI/EIA‑748‑C EVMS practices for integrated cost/schedule control, forecasting, and performance improvement
• Manage project risk (technical, regulatory, supply chain, construction, and startup) and execute mitigation plans that protect critical path and readiness
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Construction Management is required
• Project Management Institute (PMI) or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion is required
• Minimum of 15 years in project/program management or technical leadership within the nuclear sector or complex energy infrastructure, with demonstrated FOAK/NOAK deployment and multi-discipline integration, required
• Project Management experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC), or US Department of Energy nuclear projects
• Proven leadership of licensed nuclear design projects; working knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) designs and NSSS interfaces
• Deep expertise in project management concepts, schedule logic, estimating, and integrated schedule/cost control; applied PMI PMBOK and EVMS practices
• Expertise in technical baselines, structured decision-making, and formal design control practices
• Ability to integrate nuclear, mechanical, electrical, I&C, and civil/structural systems into a cohesive plant product, and manage maturity from conceptual design through operations turnover
• Demonstrated success delivering nuclear design, construction, and commissioning programs with stringent regulatory interfaces
• Previous experience setting visions at the senior/executive level, and driving alignment across complex stakeholder networks
• Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810
• An MBA is preferred