Area Project Manager

Join Orano's IKE Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee

Join Orano's IKE Project in Oak Ridge, Tennessee—a state‑level investment creating a high‑quality uranium enrichment facility that strengthens the U.S. nuclear fuel supply chain by producing low enriched uranium (LEU) for domestic reactors. The project is creating hundreds of high‑quality jobs and positioning Oak Ridge as a center for nuclear innovation.

Orano is seeking multiple experienced Area Project Managers to work alongside the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) Project Manager. As the project moves through detailed design, procurement, and construction, Area PMs will manage defined scopes of work within the EPC contract. Orano plans to hire at least two Area PMs initially, expanding to as many as five as the project progresses.

Each Area Project Manager will oversee a specific scope such as process systems or facility buildings from detailed design through procurement and construction. Reporting to the EPC Project Manager, Area PMs will track physical progress, manage contractual obligations, and coordinate with a matrixed organization to deliver their scope safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Location:

Oak Ridge, TN with regular travel to Lenexa, KS, and Bethesda, MD.

• Oversee a defined scope area within the EPC contract, coordinating with matrixed resources across engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning.
• Apply Orano project and contract management principles to meet scope goals on schedule, within budget, and in compliance with safety, licensing, permitting, and quality requirements.
• Coordinate with key stakeholders including the EPC Project Manager, Orano leadership, IKE staff, regulators, and the EPC Contractor.
• Support consistent design and construction management processes across multiple sites in a Progressive Design Build environment.
• Develop solutions to technical and contractual challenges to maintain EPC progress.
• Escalate issues and recommend solutions when impacts extend beyond assigned scope.
• Track schedule, cost, scope, and performance metrics; monitor safety, quality, and risk indicators; and provide clear reporting.
• Collaborate across internal divisions and provide leadership to maintain scope area budget performance.
• Lead integrated risk analysis, develop mitigation strategies, and manage risks within Orano's corporate framework.
• Assess scope needs, identify required resources, and coordinate with resource managers to meet performance targets.

• Supervision Received – EPC Project Manager
• Supervision Given – None (Matrix Organization)

• Competitive compensation
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance with generous employer contributions
• 401(k) with employer matching and generous contribution amounts
• Life insurance and Short‑ and Long‑Term Disability insurance provided by the company
• Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
• Numerous Training and Development opportunities

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field
• PMP or CCM certification
• 10‑15 years of EPC or large‑scale construction experience, ideally on multimillion‑dollar projects
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven leadership and ability to influence in a matrixed environment
• Experience with EPC contracting, procurement, claims management, and negotiation
• Budget management and cost‑control experience
• Knowledge of construction management practices and Progressive Design Build
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks across major construction programs
• U.S. citizen able to pass federal background checks
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to obtain a Q clearance

• Program or operations experience with a focus on process improvement
• Experience leading large teams and resolving complex assignments
• High integrity, strong work ethic, and confident leadership presence
• Ability to organize and drive outcomes in a matrixed structure
• Experience with PMIS tools (e.g., Blue Beam)
• Experience with design/constructability reviews, SOWs, technical specs, and cost estimating
• Ability to review CPM schedules for multidiscipline projects
• Ability to build and maintain long‑term client relationships

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.