Project Director, Commercial Nuclear Services

AtkinsRéalis

. Report to the Senior Director of Commercial Nuclear Services .

Posted 9/18/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesLead💰 $149,000 - $249,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in leading nuclear and fuel cycle projects, with a strong focus on project management, safety culture, and compliance with industry standards. Proficient in developing execution plans, managing contracts, and fostering team collaboration in a nuclear environment.

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Nuclear Project ManagementTeam LeadershipRisk ManagementContract ManagementNuclear Safety Culture

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Hard Skills

Project Execution PlansWork Breakdown StructuresBudgetingSchedulingRisk AnalysisPerformance StandardsQuality Assurance ProgramsEPC ManagementNuclear Reactor DesignSupply Chain Management

Soft Skills

Verbal CommunicationWritten CommunicationOrganizational SkillsCustomer Relationship ManagementMentorship

Industry Keywords

Commercial Nuclear ExperienceIntegrated Project DeliveryHealth & Safety StandardsCybersecurity ComplianceIntellectual Property ManagementNuclear Supply ChainConstruction Work PackagingEarned Value ManagementCritical Path SchedulingNuclear Environment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Report to the Senior Director of Commercial Nuclear Services
Lead all aspects of assigned AtkinsRéalis new nuclear and fuel cycle projects
Lead AtkinsRéalis project team members
Develop work execution plans, work breakdown structures, deliverables, organizational charts, budgets, schedules, subcontract and supplier strategies, risk management plans, project forecasts, and people forecasts and leveling
Establish high standards for Health & Safety and Nuclear Safety Culture
Lead the project organization through AtkinsRéalis core values
Assemble project teams through recruiting, interviewing, and/or selecting staff
Establish training and development programs
Coordinate with functional managers and Integrated Project Delivery partner companies
Ensure work progresses according to safety, quality, schedule, cost, and contractual requirements
Develop project scopes and deliverable definitions in compliance with contracts and customer requirements
Manage contracts, scope and change control, requirements, subcontractors, suppliers, and flow-down requirements
Oversee nuclear and industrial safety programs, training, corrective actions, and performance standards
Apply key performance indicators and establish project reporting protocols
Ensure compliance with ethical, cybersecurity, import-export, intellectual property, and security clearance requirements
Oversee procurement, subcontract management, supplier performance, invoicing, accruals, and supply chain strategies
Apply project controls for planning, scheduling, cost control, budgeting, cashflow, invoicing, forecasting, and resource management
Develop and implement detailed project execution plans and report to clients and senior management
Perform risk analysis using industry best practices, Monte Carlo methodology, and contingency draw-down curves
Maintain relationships with clients, partners, suppliers, and project stakeholders
Prepare and secure approvals for project bids, changes, and settlements under corporate Level of Authority procedures
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required or equivalent experience
Minimum of 15 years commercial nuclear experience
Minimum of 10 years project management experience
Minimum of 10 years' experience leading teams
Experience working in a live Nuclear environment
Successful management experience
Demonstrated technical and management abilities
Proficient verbal and written communication skills
Ability to scope, task and control work assigned to a diverse team
Ability to independently and critically review Engineering work products and provide technical guidance, feedback, mentorship, and quality control
Ability to constructively interact with internal and external customers
Self-starter able to work in a team environment with minimal direction and supervision
Experience and judgment with creativity and latitude
Understanding of building and maintaining strong multidiscipline teams
Experience in Nuclear Reactor new design and construction projects
Understanding of large EPC work, including subcontracts and prime contract management
Understanding of nuclear supply chain and materials management principles
Appreciation of Quality Assurance Programs and their significance to the nuclear industry
Excellent organizational, communication, and customer relationship skills
Understanding of project delivery methodology, including earned value, critical path scheduling, prime contract and subcontract management, procurement and supply chain methodology, construction work packaging, and associated inspection and test plans
Working knowledge of industrial safety and nuclear safety culture
Experience working in an Integrated Project Delivery model
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absences options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits