Senior Project Manager

Job Ref

679

Location

Eunice, New Mexico

Salary

Competitive

Job Type

Permanent, Uncategorised

Function

Other Area(s)

Role

Uncategorised

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we're leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is the only large-scale uranium enrichment facility in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and we're pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

The Senior Project Manager (SPM) leads the full lifecycle of capital projects that support the construction, modernization, and safe operation of a nuclear enrichment facility. This role ensures projects meet stringent nuclear regulatory requirements, maintain the highest standards of safety and security, and align with organizational objectives for reliability, capacity, and compliance. The SPM provides strategic oversight, Urenco procedural compliance, stakeholder management, coordination of multidisciplinary matrixed teams, serves as a key interface with regulatory bodies, contractors, and executive leadership, and is responsible for achieving project objectives (cost, schedule, quality, and safety).

This position may interface with international organizations such as Enrichment Technology Corporation, Central Technology Group and other URENCO organizations, URENCO USA Organizations and key stakeholders to effectively implement the schedule and objectives for assigned projects.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

- Bachelor’s Degree

- PMI Project Management Professional certification or equivalent

- Eight (8) years of related work experience in Project Management, Construction and/or a Site Modifications group at a Nuclear Power, Fuel Cycle, Chemical Processing facility or similar work experience; of which at least five (5) years are in a Project Manager role.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a DOE U.S. Security Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Construction Management, or other related technical fields.

- Ten (10) years of work related experience in Project Management, Construction and/or a Site Modifications group at a Nuclear Power, Fuel Cycle or Chemical Processing facility or similar work experience; of which at least seven (7) years are in a Project Manager role.

Job Details

- Work Location: Eunice, NM

- Work Schedule: 9/80 professional work schedule

- Travel Required: 10% of the time or less as required.

- Security Clearance Requirement: CAA Access and an L or Q level security clearance.

- Emergency Response Requirements: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.

- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of < 100 mrem/yr. General Office, Plant Production Areas. This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets etc.

Primary Functions

Project Leadership & Execution

- Lead full lifecycle management of capital projects within a nuclear enrichment environment, including cross-functional collaboration as needed with conceptual design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, operations, maintenance, testing, and commissioning.

- Develop and maintain project baselines (scope, schedule, cost) in accordance with industry standards and internal governance.

- Ensure all project activities comply with NRC, DOE, NQA-1, and other applicable regulatory frameworks.

- Conduct readiness reviews, hazard analyses, and project performance assessments.

- Ensure compliance with safety standards, environmental regulations, building codes, and organizational policies.

- Conduct regular project reviews, progress reporting, and executive-level briefings.

Safety, Security & Regulatory Compliance

- Champion a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure all work adheres to ALARA principles.

- Coordinate with Nuclear Safety, Quality Assurance, and Security organizations to ensure compliance with licensing requirements, safeguards, and physical security protocols.

- Prepare and support regulatory submittals, inspections, audits, and corrective action plans.

- Maintain rigorous documentation and configuration control consistent with nuclear quality standards.

Stakeholder & Team Management

- Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, operations, safety, quality, procurement, and security personnel.

- Communicate project objectives, risks, and progress to internal stakeholders and external regulators.

- Manage contractor performance, ensuring adherence to nuclear facility access requirements, QA programs, and safety expectations.

- Facilitate technical and design reviews, ensuring alignment with facility operational needs.

Risk, Quality & Technical Oversight

- Develop and maintain project risk registers, implementing mitigation strategies for technical, regulatory, and operational risks.

- Ensure quality assurance processes meet NQA-1 and facility-specific requirements as appropriate.

- Oversee technical evaluations, design verifications, and acceptance testing.

- Drive continuous improvement through lessons learned and post-project evaluations.

Financial & Contract Management

- Develop capital expenditure (CAPEX) proposals, cost estimates, and business case justifications for nuclear facility investments.

- Manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost controls with a high degree of accuracy.

- Collaborate with Contract Management and Procurement to administer contracts, including scope management, change management, claims, dispute resolution, and performance criteria.

- Ensure procurement activities follow organizational and regulatory requirements.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.*

Benefits

Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.*

Compensation starting at: $ 130383 - $ 162979 / year and up dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Urenco USA encourages minorities, females, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA |A trusted leader in meeting the world’s demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA (UUSA) is part of an international company that operates on the cutting-edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world’s most advanced, energy-efficient, and cost-effective method to enrich uranium. As the only enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while operating under a framework of high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Our world-class facility is located in the middle of the EnergyPlex. We strive to promote the production of nuclear energy to facilitate the transition to a low-carbon economy while remaining dedicated to safety and investing in community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another job within the company, please apply and upload a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume totheinternal career portal.

Enrich your future!

URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com

# How to Apply

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