Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

A growing advanced energy developer is seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to support the delivery of complex, first-of-a-kind industrial facilities at a federal site. This role will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to oversee design, construction execution, and project delivery.

The position will start remote but will transition to regular site presence during design and full-time on-site support during construction, with a longer-term office planned in the Idaho Falls area.

Key Responsibilities

EPC & Construction Oversight

• Support oversight of design-build packages, including site layouts, early works, and issued-for-construction documents
• Collaborate with internal leadership and EPC partners to drive project execution
• Manage RFIs, submittals, change orders, non-conformances, and field documentation
• Participate in and lead construction progress meetings

Project Controls & Integration

• Track milestones, schedules, and project performance using tools such as Primavera P6
• Maintain logs for RFIs, submittals, changes, and key project metrics
• Coordinate sequencing across engineering, construction, and commissioning teams

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure adherence to site requirements
• Support quality assurance and configuration control processes
• Assist with regulatory documentation and compliance efforts

Reporting & Stakeholder Coordination

• Provide project updates, risk tracking, and recovery plans
• Support design reviews and constructability planning
• Maintain project documentation throughout design and construction

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field
• ~5+ years of experience managing design and construction on large industrial or government projects
• Experience with scheduling and cost control tools (Primavera P6 preferred)
• Strong ability to interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Excellent communication and leadership skills

Preferred:

• Experience supporting nuclear, DOE, or regulated infrastructure projects
• Familiarity with quality programs (e.g., NQA-1) and safety standards
• PMP certification and/or OSHA training
• Background coordinating EPC contractors and multi-stakeholder environments

Additional Details

• Must be willing to relocate to the Idaho Falls region and support ongoing site work (~55 miles from town)
• U.S. Citizenship required; must be eligible for security clearance
• Compensation: ~$135K-$150K base + bonus + equity participation
• Comprehensive benefits package included

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.

We believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.

We provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.

Each team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces.

Make LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.

Company Description

LVI Associates exists to enable exceptional careers around the world; we connect exceptional talent, with exceptional opportunities.\r\n\r\nWe believe that every professional should benefit from the advice of a trusted partner throughout their career.\r\n\r\nWe provide that partnership to mid to senior level professionals within the Energy, Environmental & Infrastructure spaces through our network of micro-specialist consultants.\r\n\r\nEach team within LVI Associates focuses on a specialist area of Energy & Infrastructure. I specialise in sourcing and placing senior level candidates within the bridges and highway construction spaces. \r\n\r\nMake LVI Associates your career partner; ensure your career journey is exceptional.