The Opportunity We're excited to add a Project Manager to our growing Project Management Office (PMO). This is an owner-side project delivery role responsible for managing the planning, performance, and integration of complex scopes of work supporting the development and delivery of utility-scale advanced nuclear power generation projects. The Project Manager reports directly to the VP, PMO and works under the project direction of the Project Director when assigned to a project. The Project Director is accountable for overall project delivery, while the Project Manager is responsible for managing the execution, performance, and integration of assigned project scope within established governance and delegated authority. Initially, this role will have significant responsibility for managing and integrating Elementl's Nuclear Licensing plus EPC (“L+EPC”) and nuclear technology Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) scopes. As the number of projects and the organization grows, responsibilities may not be limited to a single project. We're looking for someone who knows what it takes to make capital projects succeed. You’ll work across Engineering, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Project Controls, contractors, consultants, and technology partners. You bring strong technical acumen, substantial capital project delivery experience, and the ability to critically evaluate project information, challenge assumptions, and recognize technical, commercial, and execution risks. You understand how your assigned scope interfaces with other project activities, anticipate gaps and interfaces before they become project problems, and drive the right people toward timely decisions and resolution. This is also an opportunity to help shape how Elementl delivers projects. Our PMO and project delivery systems are continuing to mature, and this role will help strengthen the procedures, tools, and governance as we scale. This is primarily a project delivery role, though. We are looking for someone who seeks a position accountable for project execution, not just the process around it. What You'll Do
- Drive the planning, integration, and execution of assigned project scope from authorization through completion.
- Manage performance against approved scope, schedule, budget, and project objectives, identify deviations and risks early, and drive corrective actions or recovery or mitigation plans when needed.
- Coordinate across Engineering, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, Environmental, Procurement, Commercial, Finance, Project Controls, construction, operations, and other functional teams to ensure project activities, deliverables, decisions, and dependencies remain aligned.
- Hold functional work scope leads accountable for commitments, deliverables, actions, and required decisions, while working within established functional responsibilities and decision rights.
- Manage owner-side interfaces with L+EPC/EPC contractor(s), nuclear technology OEMs, consultants, suppliers, and other project delivery partners.
- Coordinate with functional leads and Quality to monitor compliance with applicable QA/QC requirements and approved quality plans. Identify and drive resolution of quality issues affecting contractor performance, deliverables, schedule, cost, or project execution.
- Understand applicable project agreements, deliverables, milestones, and contractor obligations; monitor contractor performance against those requirements; and manage associated Owner responsibilities and interfaces.
- Engage with Contracts, Procurement, and Legal on contractual issues, changes, notices, claims, and commercial matters.
- Work closely with Project Controls to establish executable plans and maintain alignment between project scope and the integrated schedule, budget, forecast, and change-control processes. Project Controls owns the earned value management and related systems and performance data; the Project Manager owns project performance and the response to that information.
- Review cost and schedule performance with Project Controls. Understand the drivers behind variances and forecast changes, and lead development and execution of corrective or recovery actions.
- Identify and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and opportunities within assigned scope. Drive mitigation actions and escalate material risks or decisions when they exceed delegated authority.
- Coordinate with project workstream functional leads under your project management purview to ensure deliverables receive the required technical review, are complete for their intended use and maturity, and are appropriately reviewed and accepted.
- Drive readiness for applicable project stage gates and governance decisions within assigned scope, including completion of required deliverables, risk-reduction activities, and supporting information.
- Ensure project actions and decisions are documented, and project information and records are managed in accordance with Elementl requirements.
- Provide clear, concise project reporting to the Project Director and leadership, including performance, risks, decisions needed, emerging issues, and recommended actions.
- Exercise delegated project authority and make timely decisions within that authority. Escalate issues early when decisions, risks, cost, schedule, or commercial impacts exceed assigned authority.
- Help develop and continuously improve Elementl's project management procedures, tools, templates, governance, and execution practices based on lessons learned from active projects.
What We're Looking For & Who You Are
- You have 10+ years of relevant experience managing complex capital projects or significant scopes within larger projects, preferably valued at $100 million or more. You have demonstrated responsibility for project execution and delivery, including management of technical, commercial, and construction interfaces, with a proven track record of successful results.
- A bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field is required. Additional relevant experience managing complex capital projects, demonstrated project delivery results, and professional development may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- You have demonstrated experience managing project scope, schedule, budget, risk, change, and performance, with measurable results in meeting project objectives and resolving significant delivery challenges.
- You have demonstrated experience managing external contractors and coordinating multidisciplinary internal teams to deliver complex project scopes. You can establish deliverable expectations, manage interfaces and dependencies, coordinate required functional inputs, monitor commitments, and drive resolution of issues affecting delivery.
- You have experience managing major EPC, engineering, equipment supply, consulting, or similar project scopes, including contractual obligations, deliverables, milestones, contractor performance, and commercial interfaces.
- You have demonstrated experience identifying and managing project risks, issues, and changes, including developing and executing mitigation and recovery plans.
- You have demonstrated working knowledge of Oracle Primavera P6 or equivalent scheduling software and project controls systems, including the ability to interpret integrated schedules, budgets, forecasts, progress measurement, and variance analysis to support project decisions.
- You have experience coordinating complex technical, commercial, regulatory, and construction interfaces, recognizing how functional dependencies and decisions affect project execution.
- You are comfortable holding contractors and internal teams accountable for commitments while maintaining productive working relationships. You identify gaps, take action, and drive resolution rather than waiting for issues to be assigned.
- You are comfortable holding contractors and internal teams accountable for commitments while maintaining productive working relationships. You identify gaps, take action, and drive resolution rather than waiting for issues to be assigned.
- You can operate effectively with incomplete information, establish structure and priorities, exercise sound judgment, and recognize when decisions require escalation. You can communicate clearly and proactively with senior leadership, engineers, project controls professionals, commercial teams, contractors, and external partners.
It Would Be Great If
- You have experience delivering as a project manager combined-cycle, nuclear, or other major power-generation projects.
- You have worked for an owner/developer, EPC contractor, major engineering firm, nuclear technology or combined cycle gas OEM equipment supplier, or other organization responsible for delivering large capital projects.
- You have nuclear project experience or familiarity with nuclear quality, licensing, regulatory, or configuration-management environments.
- You have worked on first-of-a-kind or rapidly developing projects where plans, organizations, and delivery systems were being built while execution was already underway.
- You hold a PMP or equivalent project management credential.
Travel to the work site is expected and this role will primarily be based at the project site after mobilization. Per diem and/or travel expenses will be provided. Eligibility will be determined by a site-specific policy ahead of site mobilization.
The salary for this role is $160,000 - $220,000 annually and includes a bonus opportunity.
Why You’ll Love Working Here Our Mission & Culture Join a mission-driven team shaping the future of clean energy. We combine technical excellence, creativity, and purpose and everyone plays a key role. You’ll collaborate with smart, driven teammates who value clarity, accountability, and teamwork in a culture that encourages authenticity, inclusion, and growth. Wellness & Benefits At Elementl, we believe that when you and your family are taken care of, great work follows. That’s why we focus on your well-being - not as a perk, but as a priority. To support you and your family, we offer:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, personal time, and flexibility
- Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with an impressive company match
- Additional benefits designed to support your well-being and success
Elementl Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please email careers@elementlpower.io
