Senior Project Manager — Nuclear Power Generation

AECOM is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead delivery of complex projects in the nuclear power generation industry. This role is accountable for project successincluding scope safety quality financial performance schedule and client satisfactionwhile also contributing to business development through a sellerdoer model. The Senior Project Manager leads multi-disciplinary teams manages nuclear quality and regulatory expectations and partners with clients to identify and convert new work opportunities.

For this role AECOM offers the freedom and flexibility to work remotely and/or be located at a variety of Energy offices located in multiple locations across the United States.

The responsibilities of this position include but are not limited to:

• Lead end-to-end delivery of nuclear power generation projects (e.g. plant modifications life extension uprates new equipment integration engineering studies licensing support outage support and capital programs).
• Establish delivery approach governance and execution plans aligning scope deliverables milestones and acceptance criteria with client expectations.
• Direct multi-disciplinary teams (engineering environmental licensing project controls procurement support construction/outage coordination as applicable) and manage subcontractors/vendors.
• Drive strong interface management across plant stakeholders (operations maintenance engineering licensing supply chain and site leadership).
• Ensure effective closeout lessons learned and transition to operations where applicable.
• Maintain a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure work is planned and executed with appropriate rigor conservative decision-making and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory and quality requirements (e.g. client QA programs. ISO 9001 10 CFR 50 Appendix B NQA-1 configuration management document control records retention) as required by contract and project scope.
• Oversee technical reviews and verification/validation activities; ensure deliverables are complete traceable and audit-ready.
• Manage project risk including nuclear safety regulatory schedule and supply chain risks; implement mitigation plans and corrective actions as appropriate and relevant to AECOMs scope.
• Own project financial performance: budgeting forecasting cost control revenue recognition inputs invoicing coordination and margin outcomes.
• Lead schedule development and performance management including resource loading and critical path awareness; drive recovery plans when needed.
• Control scope and change management: evaluate impacts negotiate equitable adjustments document approvals and maintain contract compliance.
• Provide clear internal and client reporting (KPIs earned value/progress risk register status and executive summaries).
• Serve as primary client interface and trusted advisor; maintain strong working relationships at multiple levels (PM engineering managers licensing and site leadership).
• Proactively manage expectations communicate progress and risks and resolve issues early to protect nuclear safety delivery outcomes and client confidence.
• Facilitate decision-making through clear recommendations option analysis and documented action plans.
• Identify qualify and pursue follow-on work with existing nuclear clients and strategic accounts; support account planning and pipeline development.
• Contribute to the US nuclear strategy development
• Lead or support capture activities: client discovery solution shaping teaming pricing strategy inputs and risk/opportunity evaluation.
• Contribute to proposals and interviews: scope definition execution approach staffing plans schedule basis and technical narrative development.
• Maintain awareness of nuclear market trends (fleet life extension digital modernization reliability carbon-free generation strategy SMR/advanced reactor ecosystem where applicable) to support growth conversations.

Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (or equivalent relevant experience).
• 8 years of experience delivering projects in the nuclear power generation industry (utility OEM EPC/AE or nuclear consultancy).
• Demonstrated success managing complex high-stakes projects with accountability for scope schedule and budget.
• Experience and understanding of nuclear industry expectations related to safety culture QA configuration management and document rigor.
• Proven client-facing leadership and experience supporting pursuits/proposals or expanding client scope.
• Ability to meet site access requirements (background checks fitness-for-duty security badging) when required by the client as a condition of ongoing employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP (or equivalent) and/or advanced technical degree.
• Familiarity with NQA-1 programs and/or regulated nuclear design environments; experience working under client 10 CFR 50 Appendix B programs (as applicable).
• Experience leading multi-office teams and managing subcontractors/suppliers in a regulated environment.
• Experience coordinating with field teams and supporting construction activities

Additional Information :

• Sponsorship is not available for this role
• Relocation is not available for this role

At AECOM we are committed to maintaining a secure and trustworthy recruitment process and take any fraudulent hiring activity seriously. To support this commitment all newly hired employees are required to attend an in-person Day 1 onboarding at an AECOM office location as a condition of employment.

About AECOM 

AECOM is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status AECOM benefits may include medical dental vision life AD&D disability benefits paid time off leaves of absences voluntary benefits perks flexible work options well-being resources employee assistance program business travel insurance service recognition awards retirement savings plan and employee stock purchase plan. 

AECOM is the global infrastructure leader committed to delivering a better world. As a trusted professional services firm powered by deep technical abilities we solve our clients complex challenges in water environment energy transportation and buildings. Our teams partner with public- and private-sector clients to create innovative sustainable and resilient solutions throughout the project lifecycle from advisory planning design and engineering to program and construction management. AECOM is a Fortune 500 firm that had revenue of $16.1 billion in fiscal year 2025. Learn more at . 

What makes AECOM a great place to work 

You will be part of a global team that champions your growth and career ambitions. Work on groundbreaking projects - both in your local community and on a global scale - that are transforming our industry and shaping the future. With cutting-edge technology and a network of experts youll have the resources to make a real impact. Our award-winning training and development programs are designed to expand your technical expertise and leadership skills helping you build the career youve always envisioned. Here youll find a welcoming workplace built on respect collaboration and communitywhere you have the freedom to grow in a world of opportunity. 

As an Equal Opportunity Employer we believe in your potential and are here to help you achieve it. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time