Project Manager (ASME Components)

Job Description

Summary :

Reporting to the Director, SMR Product Development, this role will manage internal and / or external projects related to client's Small Modular Reactor Technology. The Project Manager leads a diverse team with various departments to advance Small Modular Reactor design, fabrication and deployment. This position focuses on development scope for Product Realization. Work will be performed collaboratively with other departments to ensure delivery of project to meet customer requirements and deliver customer value while achieving cost, schedule, quality and other specified targets and objectives. Expected complexity of projects include non-recurring projects that involve significant FOAK activities, multiyear horizon for scope, autonomous work, intensive interface with high or unknown risk significance, large commercial value.

Location : Onsite, Houston, TX

Duties :

• Manage the overall planning and execution of project activities for assigned projects in accordance with NuScale policies and procedures.
• Document and maintain the approved baseline, earned value planning and management, and project execution strategy in a Project Management Plan. Communicate the project baseline and requirements to the project team.
• Interface with and support various discipline managers and teams. Supporting performing organizations with advanced project knowledge and company priority information.
• Proactively identify and achieve resolution of project problems and anticipated challenges, including escalation of issues within the client's organization, when necessary, via effective risk and issue management.
• Provides weekly and monthly status reports focused on project performance (earned value metrics, variance analysis, etc.), schedule and cost risk mitigations, and issue resolution to project stakeholders.
• Coordinate with performing organization management personnel to authorize work and assign work package managers and qualified resources for project execution.
• Develop, maintain, and control project-specific plans and procedures needed for the efficient execution of the project.
• Maintain the group’s standard of high quality and timely completion of tasks.

Education Requirements :

Special Position Requirements : (To be considered for this position, individuals must have a background that includes)

Nuclear Design / Development :

Industry Requirements :

Note :

This is a 40 hour / week contract (Staff Augmentation) position expected to last through the end of 2026. Priority preference is onsite at client's Houston, TX office.

Remote work may be considered for highly experienced individuals with the understanding of frequent (up to 25%) travel to Houston required.

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.

Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at

HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.

HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.