Project Manager (Nuclear Construction)

HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

We are currently recruiting for a Project Manager with Nuclear Construction experience.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Director, SMR Product Development, and this role will manage internal and/or external projects related to client's Small Modular Reactor Technology. The Project Manager leads a diverse team with various departments to advance Small Modular Reactor design, fabrication and deployment. This position focuses on development scope for Product Realization. Work will be performed collaboratively with other departments to ensure delivery of projects to meet customer requirements and deliver customer value while achieving cost, schedule, quality and other specified targets and objectives. Expected complexity of projects include non-recurring projects that involve significant FOAK activities, multiyear horizon for scope, autonomous work, intensive interface with high or unknown risk significance, large commercial value.

Education Requirements:

• A minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management or a related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in project management or related field dealing with a high degree of complexity and multiple interfaces. Must have a strong understanding of the nuclear development environment related to NSSS and reactor design as regulated by the US Nuclear Regulator Committee. Additional required and/or preferred experience is as follows:
• Demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge principles and processes. (required)

- Demonstrated application of integrated cost and schedule control, or ANSI EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System practices. (required)

- Project Management experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), or power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC). (required)Experienced leader for a licensed nuclear design project, with knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor designs. (required)

- Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion. (preferred)

Industry Requirements:

- Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly, and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel locally and nationally using common forms of transportation.

Location: Ideally would like someone to work out of their Houston office but will look at non-local candidates who can commit to being in Houston one-week/month.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.