Senior Nuclear Project Manager

Senior Nuclear Project Manager

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Join us and make YOUR mark on the World! Are you interested in joining some of the brightest talent in the world to strengthen the United States’ security? Come join Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) where our employees apply their expertise to create solutions for BIG ideas that make our world a better place. We are dedicated to fostering a culture that values individuals, talents, partnerships, ideas, experiences, and different perspectives, recognizing their importance to the continued success of the Laboratory’s mission.

We are seeking a Senior Nuclear Project Manager to oversee and deliver a portfolio of complex nuclear infrastructure and capital projects, with annual project volumes exceeding $200M. As the main point of contact for nuclear facility projects, you will ensure safe, compliant, and successful project execution while managing all phases from planning through completion. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in nuclear project management (DOE or commercial nuclear), exceptional organizational and communication skills, and a passion for advancing nuclear technology and safety.

The Project Management Office (PMO) provides LLNL with engineering, design, estimating, construction, and project management services. PMO provides infrastructure services to enable cutting‑edge research and development in the areas of defense technologies, global security, laser science, bioscience, and more. PMO offers cradle-to-grave infrastructure services to achieve reliable delivery of completed projects with priority on safety, collaboration, and a workforce working toward our shared vision.

$178,770 - $271,980 Annually (TSS.
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4), $214,470 - $271,980 Annually (TSS.
5). Lowest to highest salary range in good faith we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. Position may offer a hybrid schedule, which includes the flexibility to work from home one or more days per week after a probationary period.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned nuclear facility projects, representing the organization to clients, regulatory agencies, contractors, and internal stakeholders.
• Lead and direct all aspects of project management: scope, schedule, budget, risk, quality, and resource management for assigned nuclear projects.
• Ensure strict compliance with DOE Orders, NRC regulations, industry codes, and internal safety and quality policies.
• Develop, maintain, and manage detailed project management plans, budgets/estimates, earned value management parameters, project authorization requests, change control actions, and project documentation suitable for audit review.
• Oversee project delivery from concept through completion, including design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
• Utilize independent judgement to identify, assess, and manage project risks. Implement mitigation strategies and ensure project delivery within schedule and cost objectives.
• Prepare and deliver project proposals, presentations, and status reports to a broad audience of customers, stakeholders, and senior leaders.
• Collaborate with multi‑disciplinary teams, outside consultants, vendors, contractors, and clients to resolve complex technical and performance issues.
• Mentor and guide less experienced project managers, sharing technical expertise and best practices.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives for project delivery and reporting efficiency.
• Stay current on nuclear industry trends, technical developments, and regulatory changes.

• Oversee a portfolio of highly complex and/or sensitive nuclear projects, often with significant ambiguity and requiring innovative solutions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and technical leader, providing strategic guidance on nuclear project management best practices and regulatory compliance.
• Guide and direct multi-disciplinary teams and project managers, often across organizational boundaries, to achieve long-range project and…