Executive Project Manager, Pantex

Executive Project Manager

The EPCM Project Executive provides executive-level leadership for complex Engineering, Procurement, and Construction Management (EPCM) projects supporting advanced manufacturing, energy infrastructure, and NNSA nuclear-related facilities. This role is responsible for the overall delivery of large-scale capital projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, regulatory requirements, schedule commitments, and financial performance targets.

The EPCM Project Executive leads multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning while serving as the primary interface between NNSA project teams, executive leadership, and client stakeholders. This position requires a proven leader capable of managing large, technically complex DOE 413.B programs while maintaining a strong safety culture, operational discipline, and collaborative project environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead the overall execution of large-scale DOE 413.B EPCM projects, ensuring alignment with client objectives, project scope, schedule, budget, and quality requirements.
• Provide strategic leadership and oversight for engineering, procurement, construction management, and commissioning activities across complex project portfolios.
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, cost forecasts, budgets, contracts, and performance reports while ensuring disciplined project controls and financial accountability.
• Serve as the primary leadership interface with clients, stakeholders, and executive leadership, building strong relationships and maintaining clear communication throughout the project lifecycle.
• Ensure compliance with federal regulatory requirements and nuclear safety standards, including DOE 413.B project management requirements, NQA-1 quality assurance standards, and project governance frameworks.
• Lead and mentor construction project managers, engineers, and multidisciplinary teams, fostering a culture of collaboration, safety, and operational excellence.
• Drive risk identification and mitigation strategies while solving complex technical and operational challenges to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture across project teams and field environments.
• Support program-wide coordination across multiple contractors, stakeholders, and third-party partners.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as required to support project delivery and organizational success.

What You'll Bring

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related technical field, or equivalent training and professional experience.
• Minimum 11 years of project management experience supporting large NNSA engineering, procurement, and construction programs.
• Minimum 5 years of nuclear safety-related project experience supporting DOE, nuclear, or similarly regulated environments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of DOE O 413.3B related to project planning, execution, and federal project management requirements.
• Working knowledge of ASME NQA-1 quality assurance standards applicable to nuclear facility design and construction.
• Experience implementing ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Familiarity with DOE-STD-1189-2016, Integration of Safety into the Design Process, or similar safety integration frameworks.
• Strong leadership experience managing multidisciplinary teams across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning phases.
• Proven experience managing project cost controls, forecasting, capital cost estimating, and earned value performance.
• Strong commitment to maintaining a safety-first culture in both office and field environments.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Experience supporting large-scale manufacturing or advanced facilities construction projects exceeding $500M in construction value.
• Prior experience working on DOE, NNSA, or other federal nuclear infrastructure projects.
• Strong knowledge of design and construction practices, building systems, project delivery methods, and contract management.
• Experience implementing program-wide solutions across multiple contractors, stakeholders, and technical disciplines.
• Field construction experience supporting large capital infrastructure programs.

Travel Requirements

Travels: Yes

Percent of time: 40%

Overnight required: Yes

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - Seldom

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching - Seldom

Climb - Seldom

Kneel - Seldom

Grab - Seldom

Bend - Seldom

Lift/carry over - 10 - 30 LBS

Vision - 20/20 Corrected Vision

Hearing - Receive detailed information if spoken to

Working Conditions

Wet or Humid - Seldom

Working near or on moving mechanical parts - Frequently

Working near or on heavy machinery - Seldom

Working in high places - Seldom

Exposed to fumes or airborne particles - Seldom

Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals - Seldom

Frequency of working in outdoor weather conditions - Seldom

Work with Electricity - Seldom

Work with explosives - Seldom

Work on or near a source of radiation - Seldom

Loud noise conditions (above 87dB)- Seldom

Other Environmental Factors including weather conditions______________________

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities my change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

All Qualified Applicants Will Receive Consideration For Employment And Will Not Be Discriminated Against On The Basis Of Race, Color, Religion, National Origin Or Ancestry, Sex (Including Gender, Pregnancy, Sexual Or Orientation, And/Or Gender Identity), Age, Disability, Genetic Information, Veteran Status, And/Or Any Other Basis Protected By Applicable Federal, State Or Local Law.

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What You'll Get

Our Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Access to mental health support and resources
• Generous paid time off (PTO), Military Leave and company-observed holidays

Growth & Development

• Ongoing training and development programs
• Career advancement opportunities to support professional growth
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education

Recognition & Financial Well-Being

• Employee recognition and rewards program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options (based on plan selection)

Family Support

• Maternity and paternity leave programs to support growing families

Equal Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and/or gender identity), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and