Project Manager III - Nuclear Projects

CTG is seeking to fill a Project Manager III – Nuclear Projects position for our client. This role is responsible for leading highly complex, large-scale nuclear projects and multidisciplinary teams in support of critical construction, outage, maintenance, and implementation initiatives. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience managing high-risk nuclear or industrial projects, strong technical oversight capabilities, and advanced project scheduling expertise.

Location: Richland, WA

Duration: 12 months

• Lead large-scale nuclear projects and programs exceeding $10M in total project value.
• Manage multidisciplinary teams supporting engineering, procurement, construction, outage, and implementation activities.
• Oversee project planning, budgeting, scheduling, execution, risk management, and project controls activities.
• Perform technical reviews of project schedules, work packages, risk registers, implementation strategies, testing plans, and turnover documentation.
• Ensure Work Order Tasks (WOTs) meet quality and compliance standards prior to field execution.
• Provide field oversight and execution support during online and outage activities.
• Identify schedule risks, resource constraints, and execution challenges while developing mitigation strategies.
• Coordinate closely with vendors, construction teams, engineering groups, and project leadership.
• Participate in high-level project meetings including readiness reviews, steering committees, implementation briefings, and risk management sessions.
• Mentor junior project managers and provide leadership guidance across project teams.

• Advanced project management experience supporting nuclear or large industrial projects.
• Strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes.
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 scheduling software is required.
• Strong understanding of Earned Value Management (EVM), budgeting, forecasting, and project controls.
• Knowledge of nuclear work management processes, outage execution, and ASME standards preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead teams in fast-paced, high-risk environments.

• Minimum of 8 years of project management or project scheduling experience supporting large-scale construction or infrastructure projects.
• At least 4 years supporting large-scale or mega-project initiatives.
• Nuclear industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience supporting renewable energy, utility, or heavy industrial projects is highly desirable.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university required.

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $99.00 to $104.00/hour. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law.

CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.