Construction Project Management Intern

General Information

Name

Construction Project Management Intern

Ref #

16633

Posting date

Friday, October 2, 2026

Country

United States

Region

Tennessee

City

Oak Ridge (TN)

Business Unit (BU)

CE

Type of Employment

Internship

Duree (Mois)

3

Desired Starting Date

23-05-2027

Work Schedule

Full time

Remote Work

In office

Job

G - PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Description

Description

Construction Project Management Intern

Orano USA is a leading supplier of nuclear fuel solutions supporting the United States' nuclear energy mission and advanced reactor deployment.

Project IKE is Orano USA's multibilliondollar uranium enrichment facility under development in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, the largest private investment in the state's history.

The Construction Project Management Intern is a paid internship, you'll be embedded with the Project IKE Construction Project Manager and will support strategic analysis, stakeholder communications, project coordination, and business support functions. This role offers rare early-career access to the full scope of how a major capital project is managed, governed, and communicated.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities below reflect the primary areas of contribution; specific assignments will depend on project priorities during the internship period.

1. Strategic Analysis & Reporting

• Develop and support executivelevel briefings, project status reports, and decisionsupport materials for project leadership and senior stakeholders
• Research and synthesize information on industry trends, regulatory developments, competitive dynamics, and stakeholder considerations relevant to Project IKE
• Assisting in preparing materials for governance reviews, milestone reporting, and internal leadership presentations

1. Project Coordination & Administrative Support

• Support tracking and management of construction action items, milestones, and deliverables across functional areas
• Assist in organizing and maintaining project coordination tools, meeting agendas, and followup documentation
• Contribute to the development of project schedules and work plans in coordination with the Project Administrator and PMO Project Manager
• Support document control and filing processes in collaboration with the Document Management Specialist

1. Stakeholder Communications & Outreach

• Contribute to internal and external communications materials, including project updates, stakeholder correspondence, and outreach content
• Assist in aligning messaging across technical, commercial, and regulatory workstreams to ensure clarity and consistency
• Support development of marketing or positioning materials related to Project IKE's mission and progress as needed

1. Commercial & Business Support

• Assist the Cost Control Manager and Project Estimator with data organization, analysis, and reporting
• Support the Risk Manager in tracking, updating, and summarizing risk registers and mitigation plans
• Provide research and analytical support to commercial and strategic initiatives led by the Construction Project Manager and Project Support Analyst

Requirements

• Currently pursuing or recently completed a bachelor's or master's degree in construction management, engineering, business administration, strategy, marketing, project management, public policy, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience or coursework in at least two of the following areas: construction, strategy, marketing, or project management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to synthesize complex, technical information into clear and compelling narratives.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly PowerPoint, Excel, and Word.
• Professional maturity and comfort working in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• French language proficiency is a plus given Orano's French & American operational context.
• Demonstrated interest in nuclear energy, domestic energy policy, or large-scale capital project development.
• A considerable amount of creativity and initiative is expected.

Orano Group

Present in the United States for 60 years, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider to the U.S. commercial and federal markets.
Orano's activities in the U.S. include developing uranium enrichment facility in Oak Ridge, TN ; packages and transportation of uranium & nuclear fuel assemblies ; fabricating & installing used nuclear fuel dry storage canisters and casks, conducting pool-to-pad used nuclear fuel transfers ; providing solutions to the National Labs and to the Dept of Energy ; and supplying U.S. nuclear energy utilities with uranium, conversion, and enrichment services.
In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is at the forefront of research in nuclear medicine and is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
This position requires a pre-employment background check and drug screening.
Orano is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Orano and all subsidiaries abide by applicable legal requirements. We ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, and company-sponsored training are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, protected veteran, or other protected status.