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Senior Project Manager — Nuclear Power Generation
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A Project Manager manages work on projects with a defined scope, start and completion point. Leads project teams, manages project budgets and schedules; manages contractors and communications with stakeholders. May manage projects in construction, information technology or in other industries.
$112,642 / year median in New Jersey
-10% projected decline
Job Description
Senior Project Manager — Nuclear Power Generation
AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex projects in the
For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.
- nuclear power generation
- industry. This role is accountable for
- project success
- —including scope, safety, quality, financial performance, schedule, and client satisfaction—while also contributing to
- business development
- through a seller-doer model.
For this role, AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.
- The responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
- + Lead end-to-end delivery of nuclear power generation projects (e.
ISO 9001, 10 CFR 50
Appendix B, NQA-1, configuration management, document control, records retention) as required by contract and project scope.+ Oversee technical reviews and verification/validation activities; ensure deliverables are complete, traceable, and audit-ready.+ Manage project risk, including nuclear safety, regulatory, schedule, and supply chain risks; implement mitigation plans and corrective actions as appropriate and relevant to AECOM's scope.+ Own project financial performance: budgeting, forecasting, cost control, revenue recognition inputs, invoicing coordination, and margin outcomes.+ Lead schedule development and performance management, including resource loading and critical path awareness; drive recovery plans when needed.+ Control scope and change management: evaluate impacts, negotiate equitable adjustments, document approvals, and maintain contract compliance.+ Provide clear internal and client reporting (KPIs, earned value/progress, risk register status, and executive summaries).+ Serve as primary client interface and trusted advisor; maintain strong working relationships at multiple levels (PM, engineering managers, licensing, and site leadership).+ Proactively manage expectations, communicate progress and risks, and resolve issues early to protect nuclear safety, delivery outcomes, and client confidence.+ Facilitate decision-making through clear recommendations, option analysis, and documented action plans.+ Identify, qualify, and pursue follow-on work with existing nuclear clients and strategic accounts; support account planning and pipeline development.+ Contribute to the US nuclear strategy development+ Lead or support capture activities: client discovery, solution shaping, teaming, pricing strategy inputs, and risk/opportunity evaluation.+ Contribute to proposals and interviews: scope definition, execution approach, staffing plans, schedule basis, and technical narrative development.+ Maintain awareness of nuclear market trends (fleet life extension, digital modernization, reliability, carbon-free generation strategy, SMR/advanced reactor ecosystem w applicable) to support growth conversations.- Qualifications
Minimum Requirements:
- + Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
Preferred Qualifications:
- + PMP (or equivalent) and/or advanced technical degree.
- Additional Information
- + Sponsorship is not available for this role + Relocation is not available for this role At AECOM, we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously.
- _To support this commitment, all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment._
- Offered rate of compensation will be based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. The range for this position is $150000 to $185000.
ReqID:
J10156608
Business Line:
- Energy
Business Group:
- DCS
Strategic Business Unit:
- East
Career Area:
- Program & Project Management
Work Location Model:
- Hybrid
Compensation: