Drimva

The Nuclear Company

Project Manager

$150K–$173K

Columbia, South Carolina +3 · Manager · Full-time · Posted Sep 15, 2026

Location
Columbia, South Carolina
Lexington, Kentucky
Washington, DC
Columbia, South Carolina, United States
Experience
8+ years in project management on large capital projects, including 3+ years in early-phase development or FEL/FEED environments.
Education
Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical field.

About the job

Owns the integrated execution of one or more nuclear development projects through the Front-End Loading (FEL) stage-gate process, coordinating workstreams and delivering complete project gate packages.

What you'll do

  • Manage project scope, schedule, cost, risks, milestones, and core governance documents.
  • Integrate multidisciplinary workstreams and drive interface resolution, risk mitigation, and cost performance.
  • Prepare stage-gate reviews and packages, and analyze scenarios to inform executive decisions.

What they ask for

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, business, or a related technical field.
  • 8+ years of project management experience on large capital projects, including 3+ years in early-phase development or front-end loading (FEL/FEED) environments.
  • Experience managing multidisciplinary teams within a stage-gate or phase-gate governance framework.
  • Working knowledge of CPM scheduling, cost estimate classification (AACE), risk management, and change control; executive-level writing and proficiency with Primavera P6 or MS Project and advanced Excel.

Nice to have

  • Nuclear power development, licensing, or construction experience; familiarity with the NRC regulatory framework and recent U.S. nuclear construction programs.
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification; advanced degree (MBA or MS); utility-scale generation development familiarity; or experience with AACE Recommended Practices.

Pay

$150,000-$173,000 annually (base salary)

Tools

Primavera P6, MS Project, Excel, AACE, CPM, NRC, PJM, MISO

AI focus

Use AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) to strengthen engineering and operational decision-making, improve quality, eliminate inefficiencies, and accelerate execution without compromising safety.

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First seen Oct 29, 2026 · Last verified Nov 5, 2026 (UTC)