Construction Manager

At Amentum, we're challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world's most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission‑critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery, and innovative manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of approximately 52,000, Amentum provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.

Work‑life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for Amentum. We are happy to discuss hybrid, part‑time and flexible working hours, patterns, and locations to suit you and our business.

The Client‑Side Construction Manager represents the Owner and is responsible for overseeing, monitoring, and assuring all construction activities performed by the EPC contractor and subcontractors. This role ensures that the project is executed in accordance with the Client’s requirements, nuclear safety expectations, Polish regulatory obligations, and international best practices.

The role would head up a significant Client Team and serve as the Client’s primary on site representative, coordinating with engineering, licensing, procurement, and executive leadership.

• Owner’s Oversight — Monitoring of EPC contractor performance, ensuring adherence to contract obligations, technical specifications, and nuclear safety requirements.
• Develop, manage, and implement a workforce plan based on programme demand and supply through consultation and collaboration with key stakeholders.
• Develop/support development of oversight procedures and organisation (external resources of personnel included).
• Regulatory Interface — Coordination with Polish nuclear regulators (PAA), environmental authorities, and local agencies to ensure compliance.
• Quality Assurance Governance — Support implementation of the Client’s QA/QC oversight program; review inspection results, audits, and non conformance reports; ensure corrective actions are effective.
• Risk & Issue Management — Identification of schedule, cost, and technical risks; escalate critical issues; lead mitigation planning on behalf of the Client.
• Schedule & Progress Assurance — Validation of contractor schedules, verify progress, and challenge deviations; ensure transparency and accuracy of reporting.
• Contract Compliance — Monitoring of contractor adherence to EPC terms, change management processes, and performance metrics.
• Safety Culture Oversight — Ensure the contractor maintains a strong nuclear safety culture; intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviours are observed.
• Reporting & Governance — Providing clear, evidence based reporting to the Client’s executive team on progress, risks, and compliance status.

The Construction Manager will spend majority of time on site in Pomerania, with some opportunities to work from the UK. This may be a local Amentum office or may be home working.

• Experience in nuclear construction, preferably including GW scale plants.
• Familiarity with nuclear construction requirements, including quality assurance, traceability, and safety standards.
• Familiarity with nuclear island and conventional island construction processes.
• Experience in nuclear new build projects or power projects with significant experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries (e.g., oil & gas, petrochemicals).
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling, and execution methodologies.
• Strong capability in identifying construction risks, implementing mitigation measures, and managing claims and contractual issues.

• Proven leadership in multicultural, multidisciplinary environments.
• Experience representing the Client/Owner on major infrastructure or nuclear projects.
• Ability to oversee EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors, and supply chains.

• Understanding of nuclear licensing, permitting, and construction regulations.
• Experience working with nuclear regulators and participating in inspections,…