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Quick Summary

Key Responsibilities

Manage the overall planning and execution of project activities for assigned projects in accordance with NuScale policies and procedures. Document and maintain the approved baseline,

Requirements Summary

non-recurring projects that involve significant FOAK activities, multiyear horizon for scope, autonomous work, intensive interface with high or unknown risk significance, large commercial value.

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NOTE:  This is a 40 hour/week contract (Staff Augmentation) position expected to last through the end of 2026.   Priority preference is onsite at our Houston, TX office, currently located in the Galleria Tower 1.  Remote work may be considered for highly experienced individuals with the understanding of frequent (up to 25%) travel to Houston required.

 

 

Responsibilities

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  1. →Manage the overall planning and execution of project activities for assigned projects in accordance with NuScale policies and procedures.
  2. →Document and maintain the approved baseline, earned value planning and management, and project execution strategy in a Project Management Plan.  Communicate the project baseline and requirements to the project team.
  3. →Interface with and support various discipline managers and teams.  Supporting performing organizations with advanced project knowledge and company priority information.
  4. →Proactively identify and achieve resolution of project problems and anticipated challenges, including escalation of issues within the NuScale organization, when necessary, via effective risk and issue management.
  5. →Provides weekly and monthly status reports focused on project performance (earned value metrics, variance analysis, etc.), schedule and cost risk mitigations, and issue resolution to project stakeholders.
  6. →Coordinate with performing organization management personnel to authorize work and assign work package managers and qualified resources for project execution.
  7. →Develop, maintain and control project-specific plans and procedures needed for the efficient execution of the project.
  8. →Maintain the group’s standard of high quality and timely completion of tasks.
  9. →Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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  • Education: A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline is required.
  • Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in project management or related field dealing with a high degree of complexity and multiple interfaces is required.  Experienced leader for a licensed nuclear design project is required.  Must have at least basic knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor designs.  Additional required and preferred experience as follows:
    • Demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge principles and processes. (required)
    • Demonstrated application of integrated cost and schedule control, or ANSI EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System practices. (required)
    • Project Management experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), or power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC).   (required)
    • Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion. (preferred)
  • Nuclear Design/Development: An understanding of the nuclear development environment related to NSSS and reactor design as regulated by the US Nuclear Regulator Committee. 
  • Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

  • Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
  • Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly, and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
  • The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.  
  • Ability to travel locally and nationally using common forms of transportation.  

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.

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About this job

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Posted
October 29, 2026
First seen
November 2, 2026
Last seen
November 3, 2026

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Contractor - Project Manager