Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Position Title: Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Location:

Idaho Falls, ID (primary work at Idaho National Laboratory)

Hybrid role initially, with regular field and site presence during design and daily site presence during construction

Position Summary:

Quadrant Nuclear Industries (QNI) seeks an experienced Nuclear Construction Project Manager to join a growing team to deliver complex, first-of-a-kind nuclear industrial facilities at a DOE site. Reporting to the Director of Design and Construction, this role involves extensive engagement in design and engineering, schedule management, cost control, quality, and safety, as well as ensuring efficiency during construction and startup activities, management of subcontractors, and integration of input from engineering, procurement, project controls, and client stakeholders.

Primary Responsibilities:

1) Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Management (35%)

• Assist in the oversight of design-build documents, including site selection and design, general arrangement plans, plant design drawings, early release packages and full issued-for-construction sets.
• Engage directly with EPC and QNI leadership and team members to develop the strategic direction for the project and continually monitor progress
• During construction, review and manage RFIs, submittals, non-conformances, change orders, field change documentation, and other construction administration items.
• Chair or represent QNI in daily/weekly construction meetings and issue minutes.

2) Project Integration, Schedule & Cost Control (25%)

• Assist in the coordination and tracking of multiple concurrent QNI initiatives and milestones using comprehensive scheduling tools and strategic thinking
• Manage the oversight of the construction execution plan and look-ahead schedules.
• Maintain accurate registers/logs for submittals, RFIs, NCRs, changes, and key metrics.
• Coordinate sequencing and turnover with Engineering, Startup/Commissioning, and Operations.

3) Safety, Quality, and Compliance (20%)

• Champion a Zero-Incident safety culture and ensure compliance with site safety requirements.
• Enforce configuration control and quality standards as outlined in QNI’s Quality Assurance Program.
• Support regulatory correspondence and documentation.

4) Stakeholder Communication & Documentation (15%)

• Prepare and present status briefs, risk/issue logs, and recovery plans.
• Develop and maintain design phase and construction execution documentation.
• Contribute to design reviews and constructability workshops.

5) Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or related discipline.
• 5+ years overseeing design development and field construction on large industrial or DOE projects.
• Proficiency with project management, scheduling, and cost control systems, particularly Primavera P6.
• Ability to read drawings/specifications and coordinate design changes.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to walk long distances, climb ladders, and work in outdoor construction environments.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience on DOE, NRC, or nuclear infrastructure sites.
• Experience with Quality Assurance Programs (NQA-1).
• Strong knowledge of nuclear safety regulations and best practices
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
• OSHA 10-Hour Construction Training.
• Experience coordinating EPC partners and regulatory stakeholders.

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to relocate to Idaho Falls area; primary work location is at the Idaho National Laboratory, approximately 55 miles from Idaho Falls.
• Routine presence at site; occasional travel required.
• Must maintain eligibility for access to controlled information.

Compensation Range:

• Base salary: $135,000 - $150,000
• Bonus opportunity available

Citizenship Requirement:

• U.S. Citizenship required

Security Clearance:

• Must qualify to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person