The company seeks an experienced Program Manager to lead multidisciplinary teams delivering complex engineering, design, and infrastructure projects for U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) national laboratories and specialized nuclear research facilities. The successful candidate will provide overall program leadership, technical oversight, client relationship management, and contractual and financial accountability for projects supporting nuclear research, fusion energy, and specialized laboratory facilities.
This role requires demonstrated leadership of capital building programs, including the planning, design, construction, and modernization of complex research and laboratory facilities. Candidates should have direct responsibility for delivering building and infrastructure capital projects through multidisciplinary architecture, engineering, and construction teams—not solely managing scientific research, equipment development, or laboratory operations.
Our DOE clients expect us to bring the best people, ideas, technical expertise, and digital solutions to complex scientific and research facilities. The company's approach integrates engineering excellence, nuclear safety, operational continuity, and innovative project delivery to advance critical national research missions. The candidate may work within the cities listed in the posting but will be expected to travel to DOE facilities periodically, including for extended periods as required to support program execution.
Responsibilities
Leading capital building programs from planning and design through construction, commissioning, and turnover, with accountability for scope, budget, schedule, and delivery outcomes
Managing and leading complex, multidisciplinary engineering and design programs for DOE national laboratories, nuclear facilities, or comparable federal research institutions
Successfully delivering projects of comparable scope and complexity involving nuclear, radiological, or highly specialized scientific facilities
Managing Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), task orders, and federal engineering contracts
Leading multidisciplinary technical teams across structural, mechanical, electrical, process, instrumentation and controls, and nuclear engineering disciplines
Demonstrating working knowledge of DOE nuclear safety requirements, including NQA-1 quality assurance standards and Documented Safety Analysis (DSA) requirements
Overseeing engineering activities supporting nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological laboratories, and specialized research infrastructure
Collaborating effectively with DOE, laboratory leadership, federal contractors, and other key stakeholders
Maintaining laboratory operations and mission continuity during facility upgrades, modernization, and construction
Achieving contractual performance, schedule, quality, and financial milestones
Developing and maintaining strong client relationships while identifying opportunities for program growth
Other responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:
Serve as the company's primary program leadership contact for DOE national laboratory clients and associated stakeholders
Provide overall management of program scope, schedule, budget, staffing, quality, and contractual performance
Direct multidisciplinary engineering teams and specialized technical subcontractors
Oversee technical work involving nuclear safety-related systems, radiological ventilation, structural design, process systems, and instrumentation and controls
Ensure appropriate technical resources are available to address Natural Phenomena Hazards, nuclear facility design, shielding, remote handling, and other specialized requirements
Ensure compliance with applicable DOE orders, NQA-1 requirements, safety standards, and federal regulations
Coordinate with technical leads on Documented Safety Analyses, commercial grade dedication processes, and procurement specifications
Establish and maintain qualified Key Personnel and designated alternates throughout the contract period
Manage project financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, invoicing, cash flow, and profitability
Develop technical approaches, staffing plans, schedules, and cost estimates for task order proposals
Support laboratory modernization, infrastructure renewal, operational readiness, and long-term capital planning
Identify opportunities to introduce innovative engineering methods, digital tools, and more efficient delivery approaches
Build and maintain effective relationships with DOE, national laboratory leadership, and industry partners
Support DOE business development, contract growth, and strategic positioning for future laboratory programs
Mentor and develop technical and project management staff to support long-term program continuity
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
BA/BS in Engineering, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline plus ten years of related experience or demonstrated equivalency of experience and/or education, including two years of leadership
Experience with federal government contracting, project controls, financial management, and quality assurance programs including DOE facility requirements, nuclear safety practices, and applicable engineering standards including Integrated Safety Management
Preferred Qualifications:
Professional Engineer (PE) license or Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
Direct experience working with DOE national laboratories or other nuclear and fusion research facilities
Experience managing engineering services under DOE Basic Ordering Agreements or IDIQ contracts
Familiarity with DOE-STD-3009-2014, NQA-1, and commercial grade dedication requirements
Experience with nonreactor nuclear facilities, radiological systems, hot cells, and remote handling equipment
Experience supporting operating research laboratories where mission continuity and safety are critical
Established relationships within the DOE national laboratory community
Demonstrated success expanding existing federal programs and developing new task order opportunities
Additional Information
Sponsorship for US employment authorization is not available now or in the future for this position.
Relocation is not available for this position.
THIS POSTING IS FOR A CURRENT VACANCY, AND the company INTENDS TO FILL THIS POSITION BY January 16, 2027.
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About the company
The company is proud to offer comprehensive benefits to meet the diverse needs of our employees. Depending on your employment status, the company benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability benefits, paid time off, leaves of absences, voluntary benefits, perks, flexible work options , well-being resources, employee assistance program, business travel insurance, service recognition awards, retirement savings plan, and employee stock purchase plan.
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