Nuclear Project Manager

NAC International, a global provider in nuclear fuel cycle management solutions and consulting services, is looking for a collaborative Project Manager with strong communication and coordination skills to drive successful outcomes for our clients from our Peachtree Corners, GA headquarters. This is a hybrid remote position which offers flexibility to work both on-site and remotely.

NAC International is a global leader in nuclear fuel cycle management and consulting services. For more than 50 years, we have been at the forefront of nuclear innovation, delivering safe, sustainable, and forward-thinking solutions in fuel cycle technology and waste management. Our reputation is built on engineering excellence, strategic collaboration, and a strong commitment to solving complex challenges for clients around the world.

As a Project Manager for our Storage Projects team, you will lead the execution of dry cask storage projects from start to finish. This role is critical to ensure NAC meets all contractual obligations while delivering projects on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. You’ll manage complex, highly regulated projects in a matrix environment, coordinating resources across engineering, fabrication, quality assurance, and field services.

Your work will directly support safe and efficient storage solutions for the nuclear industry.

You will own the full lifecycle of assigned projects, including planning, budgeting, scheduling, and risk management. This means preparing detailed project plans, tracking financial performance, and maintaining accurate forecasts. You’ll serve as the primary customer contact, manage subcontractors, and oversee compliance with quality and regulatory requirements. From negotiating contracts and responding to RFPs to resolving technical and logistical challenges, you’ll ensure every aspect of your projects aligns with NAC’s standards and client expectations.

• Plan and manage the implementation of project requirements and activities including project scope, financial budgets, schedules, and deliverables.
• Prepare Project Plans, Task Plans, and work execution plans in accordance with the NAC Quality Assurance program.
• Maintain the Project Manager’s project(s) financial forecast, accounting for project costs incurred, revenue, invoicing, and tracking against budgeted financials.
• Create and deliver effective project control documents, including project schedules, action item list, risk management, costs, and contractual status reports to NAC management and to the client.
• Analyze performance results, identify risk areas, troubleshoot problem areas, and resolve issues and conflicts.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with NAC management, team members, and clients. Identify resources needed and manage the oversight of resources supporting the project from matrix organizations (Engineering, Fabrication, Quality Assurance, Finance and Accounting, etc.).
• Actively manage project subcontractors, including negotiating subcontract terms and conditions, and performance management of subcontract deliverables.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope and change orders, identify potential issues and devise contingency plans. Revise project work plans as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all project communication with the customer.
• Prepare proposals in response to Request for Proposals (RFPs).
• Participate in contract negotiations.
• Collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams (engineering, quality, procurement, fabrication and construction) to ensure smooth project execution.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical science field or equivalent work-related experience.
• Minimum of eight (8) years of project management experience, strongly preferred in the nuclear industry.
• Prior or current experience with cask design and/or nuclear spent fuel transport/storage industry preferred.
• Prior experience managing project finances and effective cost control measures. Familiarity with various project accounting methods preferred.
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