Director Nuclear Projects

The Project Director will play a pivotal role in overseeing high-stakes nuclear EPC projects, ensuring the successful delivery of engineering, procurement, and construction activities across the full nuclear lifecycle. This position requires a strategic leader with deep technical expertise in engineering, procurement, project management, construction, project controls, estimating, subcontracts, and legal terms and conditions. The role encompasses directing engineering deliverables, managing EPC new nuclear builds, supporting business development, leading proposal efforts, and providing advisory services to both clients and internal teams. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, driving project success while fostering innovation and collaboration in the evolving nuclear energy landscape.

Key Responsibilities

Project Direction for Engineering Deliverables: Lead the development, review, and delivery of all engineering outputs, including design specifications, technical drawings, and compliance documentation. Ensure alignment with regulatory standards and project timelines, while coordinating multidisciplinary engineering teams to mitigate risks and optimize performance.

Management for New Nuclear Builds: Oversee the full lifecycle of EPC projects for new power generation facilities, including nuclear facilities, from development activities, site preparation, and procurement to construction, commissioning, and decommissioning. Manage scope, budget, cost, risk, and schedule across nuclear lifecycle (nuclear fuel facilities, AMR, SMR, and gigawatt-scale) nuclear builds, ensuring adherence to safety protocols, quality assurance, and environmental regulations throughout all phases.

Business Development Support: Participate in customer meetings and technical discussions with nuclear technology companies, utilities, IPPs, developers, financing partners, datacenter developers, etc. Provide expert technical support to identify opportunities, build relationships, and contribute to winning new contracts by demonstrating our EPC capabilities and value proposition.

Proposal Leadership: Develop and lead comprehensive proposal strategies, including project execution plans, construction methodologies, integrated schedules, cost estimates, cash flow curves, and Project Management Office (PMO) frameworks. Coordinate cross-functional teams to create compelling bids that address client needs, risks, and value drivers, while incorporating best practices in overall project management.

Advisory and Input Services: Deliver specialized advisory services in engineering, procurement, construction, fabrication, modularization, subcontracts, lessons learned, and procurement strategies to clients and internal stakeholders. Provide insights on risk management, supply chain optimization, and innovative solutions to enhance project outcomes. Facilitate knowledge