Project Director - Nuclear Solution

 

Together, we own our company, our future, and our shared success.

 

As an employee-owned company, our people are Black & Veatch. We put them at the center of everything we do and empower them to grow, explore new possibilities and use their diverse talents and perspectives to solve humanity's biggest challenges in an ever-evolving world. With over 100 years of innovation in sustainable infrastructure and our expertise in engineering, procurement, consulting and construction, together we are building a world of difference.  

 

Company : Black & Veatch Corporation  

Req Id : 113372 

Opportunity Type : Staff 

Relocation eligible : No 

Full time/Part time : Full-Time  

Project Only Hire : No 

Visa Sponsorship Available: No 

Why Black and Veatch

Black & Veatch allows you to lend your talent and perspective to humanity’s biggest challenges in a flexible environment where you are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities. We offer competitive compensation; 401K match and benefits that start day 1. 
 
Our hybrid environment allows you to balance your work and personal life. At Black & Veatch, you own your career with purpose and meaning. You are empowered to grow and explore new possibilities at every step of your career journey. Bring your big ideas knowing you are safe to be who you are and speak up with concerns or questions and put your diverse talents and perspectives to use. 

The Opportunity

The Project Director for nuclear engineering services and Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) projects manages all aspects of complex EPC and service projects, including risk to cost, schedule, and quality. In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Own EPC project execution for small modular reactor (SMR) deployment, including phased project execution of engineering, procurement, and construction scope with accountability for performance, financial metrics, planning, schedule, quality, contractual compliance, safety, and client satisfaction.
• Establish strategies for constructability, design maturity, procurement, and execution planning.
• Construct, manage, and lead large multidisciplinary teams, including global resources and project managers.
• Coordinate and integrate engineering, procurement, construction, and startup activities, including third‑party contributors.
• Set expectations and actively promote a strong nuclear and industrial safety culture.
• Identify, develop, and deliver new and repeat business opportunities, including participation in key contract negotiations with client executives.
• Clearly communicate and manage risk associated with cost and schedule estimates.

The Team

Our Nuclear solution serves our clients to provide services from study level to full-scale EPC execution for nuclear power generation solutions. As a Project Director you are the execution hub for our clients and project teams, providing leadership and alignment for successful nuclear generation projects.

Our Power Providers business is driven to meet clients’ rapidly changing sustainability needs in generation of safe, reliable, carbon-free electric power. Our business continues to invest in carbon-free energy to power the future and support BV’s vision of more sustainable solutions. By joining our business, you will have the opportunity to be at the forefront of helping our clients with the most innovative energy solutions. 

Management Responsibilities

Acts as a project manager. Among responsibilities is management of a project team. The individual comprising this team may vary by project.

Preferred Qualifications

• Typically 18 years experience
• Experience with Nuclear power projects. 
• Engineering Services or EPC Project Management experience. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Work Environment and Location

• This will be a remote position located in Utah.
• Expected travel up to 25%
• Typical office environment, typical construction environment, extreme weather conditions, high noise level, safety hazards (electric currents, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure t