Manager, Project - Nuclear Development

Manager, Project - New Nuclear Development

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What is the Opportunity? The Manager, Project – New Nuclear Development leads front-end development and execution readiness for advanced nuclear new build projects across the U.S. Reporting to the Director, New Nuclear Development, this role supports Aecon's New Nuclear portfolio, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), first of a kind advanced reactor technologies, and large gigawatt-scale nuclear projects. Working closely with Business Development, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, OEMs, utilities, and regulators, the role spans early development, pre-construction planning, and execution oversight, with a strong emphasis on managing risk and advancing execution strategies for advanced reactor deployment in the US.

What You'll Do Here:

• Lead multi-disciplinary teams across the U.S., including internal functions and external partners.
• Guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and disciplined project controls.
• Promote a strong nuclear safety culture, quality standards, and collaborative delivery environment.
• Support development of Aecon's nuclear workforce and supplier capacity.
• Lead development and execution planning for first of a kind SMR technologies
• Navigate challenges including evolving designs, supply chain, licensing risk, and constructability constraints.
• Advance construction strategies for modular fabrication, sequencing, site integration, and factory-built components.
• Apply lessons learned from prior nuclear builds to improve cost, schedule, quality, and predictability.
• Support business development efforts to advance new build nuclear opportunities in the U.S.
• Lead or support…