Manager, Project - New Nuclear Development

Location: Charlotte, NC, US Operating Sector: Nuclear Position Title: Manager, Project - New Nuclear Development This role leads front‑end development and execution readiness for advanced nuclear new build projects across the U.S. You will report to the Director of New Nuclear Development and support Aecon’s New Nuclear portfolio, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), first‑of‑a‑kind advanced reactor technologies, and large gigawatt‑scale nuclear projects. What You’ll Do Here: Lead multi‑disciplinary teams across the U.S., including internal functions and external partners. Guide teams through uncertainty with clarity and disciplined project controls. Promote a strong nuclear safety culture, quality standards, and collaborative delivery environment. Support development of Aecon’s nuclear workforce and supplier capacity. Lead development and execution planning for first‑of‑a‑kind SMR technologies. Navigate challenges including evolving designs, supply chain, licensing risk, and constructability constraints. Advance construction strategies for modular fabrication, sequencing, site integration, and factory‑built components. Apply lessons learned from prior nuclear builds to improve cost, schedule, quality, and predictability. Support business development efforts to advance new‑build nuclear opportunities in the U.S. Lead or support RFQs, RFPs, and proposals in collaboration with BD, Engineering, Construction, and Project Controls. Develop early execution strategies, schedules, estimates, risk registers, and procurement approaches. Support siting, permitting, environmental assessment, licensing strategy, and early engineering discussions. Provide leadership in developing and implementing the project execution plan. Coordinate cross‑functional teams to align on execution goals, milestones, and deliverables. Monitor and validate project performance across Safety, Quality, Cost, and Schedule. Oversee construction estimates, detailed schedules, execution plans, and recovery strategies. Resolve constructability, modularization, sequencing, logistics, and supply chain risks. Support change management and commercial impacts related to evolving FOAK designs. What You Bring to the Team: Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field. PMP certification preferred. Minimum 15 years of project management experience, including 5+ years in EPC or nuclear construction environments. 10+ years of nuclear construction experience in a supervisory or leadership role. Experience with large‑scale nuclear projects (AP1000 or equivalent). Strong knowledge of nuclear estimating, scheduling, project controls, and execution planning. Benefits Support for mental, emotional, and physical well‑being for you and your family. Tuition reimbursement and Acon University leadership programs. Inclusive work environment with opportunities for teamwork, collaboration, and new ideas. Partnerships with veteran groups and commitment to diversity and inclusion. Acon fosters belonging within and across our organization. We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, mental or physical disabilities, veteran status, and all other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to adhering to the objectives and requirements outlined in the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), and to meeting the accessibility needs of persons with disabilities in a timely manner, through the implementation of the requirements of the EEOC and its applicable regulations. Appropriate accommodation under the EEOC will be provided upon request throughout the interview and hiring process. #J-18808-Ljbffr Aecon Concessions