Senior Project Manager (TVA - Nuclear)

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for a, Senior Nuclear Project Manager , for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Clinch River SMR nuclear project. Proven experience in resource management, with the ability to provide leadership, manage highly complex projects, diverse teams of managers, and senior professional staff.

Johnson Service Group (JSG) is a Tier 1 vendor for the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) and we are recruiting for a, Senior Nuclear Project Manager, for a 12-month contract assignment supporting the Clinch River SMR nuclear project.  The project will be coordinated through the downtown Chattanooga office.  
 

• Target start date:  11/30/26
• Target W2 Pay Rate:  $107.00/hour (time and a half for overtime)
• Duration:  12 months
• Project office location:  Chattanooga, TN
• Proximity:  Local or Regional candidates highly preferred
• Due to Federal and DOE requirements, U.S. citizenship is required

Project Overview:
This role is responsible for managing assigned projects to ensure that safety, environmental, quality, budget, and schedule goals are achieved.  Successful project outcomes are achieved through collaboration, negotiation, and influencing of assigned project teams, as well as internal and external stakeholders.  This position is required to perform necessary training as documented in the SPP 34 series and has SOX Control requirements for both the employee and the manager.

Responsibilities:

• In compliance with all TVA processes and procedures, lead and manage projects from initial planning phase to closure, including post-project analysis. 
• Ensure projects are consistent with TVA project management strategy and policies, and in accordance with Federal, State, and Local regulations.
• Support negotiations and implementation of pre-contract agreements prior to the issue and approval of formal contract documents.
• Implement post-contract settlements with contractors at the end of the project.
• Communicate in a tactful and sensitive manner while interfacing with external customers, news media, attorneys, and elected officials, regarding issues that may be sensitive in nature. 
• May interface with state and federal regulatory agencies, e.g., DOE, NRC, etc. 
• Fully develop project management plans, including, but not limited to, scope, schedule, cost, risk, safety, quality, performance measurements, etc.
• Ensure projects are managed using required project management software tools.
• Identify project risk and develop mitigation plans to minimize risk exposure. 
• Plan and develop project schedules, including milestones. 
• Employ sound cost estimating practices to prepare budget proposals. 
• Coordinate with other TVA organizations to ensure efficient use of TVA resources. 
• Ensure qualified experienced personnel, including contractor personnel, are assigned to the project. 
• Secure resources required to achieve project goals. 
• Assign responsibilities and provide direction and support to project team. 
• Conduct effective performance evaluations and mentor those with less experience. 
• Work collaboratively with staff to maintain thorough knowledge of project status and ensure communications are precise. 
• Track and manage project progress, milestones, and deliverables. 
• Present reports defining project progress, problems, and solutions. 
• Assess project issues, identify, and implement solutions to meet project goals. 
• Solve technical and non-technical problems throughout the life of the project. 
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and develop contingency plans. 
• If necessary, issue stop work order when an adverse risk is identified.
• If necessary, recommend and seek approval for budget changes. 
• Effectively communicate project expectations to management, end users, and stakeholders. 
• Proactively communicate project status, issues, and risks to management. 
• Actively direct/manage multi-discipline teams, including internal and external resources.
• Coordinate, monitor, and control work performed by internal and external resources. 
• Ensure project-related documents are complete, current, stored, and archived appropriately.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering is required.
• Master’s degree preferred, but not required.
• 10+ years of utility project manager experience, or equivalent functional area work experience.
• Project Management Professional (PMP/PMI) certification preferred.
• Proven experience in resource management, with the ability to provide leadership, manage highly complex projects, diverse teams of managers, and senior professional staff.
• Ability to look beyond existing methodologies and own discipline to define and resolve complex problems.
• Project management professionals must possess a combination of communication, technical, leadership, strategic, and business management expertise, as well as the ability to learn and keep pace with technology.

JSG offers access to medical, dental, vision, life insurance options, short-term disability, 401(k), weekly pay, and more. Johnson Service Group (JSG) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. JSG provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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