SMR/AMR Nuclear Program Director

5 days ago

Houston TX, Harris County, TX; Texas, United States KBR Full-time
SMR/AMR Nuclear Program DirectorKBR Sustainable Technology Solutions (STS) provides holistic and value-added solutions across the entire asset life cycle. These include world-class licensed process technologies, differentiated advisory services, deep technical domain expertise, energy transition solutions, high-end design capabilities, and smart solutions to optimize planned and operating assets. KBR is looking for a SMR/AMR Nuclear Project Director, who is responsible for overseeing and directing all aspects of nuclear projects, from planning and development to execution and timely delivery. This high-impact role requires a strategic leader with extensive experience in nuclear project management, including engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning. This role is highly strategic and collaborative, ensuring the delivery of multi-billion-dollar projects while navigating the complexities of the nuclear industry. With general autonomy, this Program Director can also manage large EPC projects having a TIC value, typically, of up to $1 billion. Alternatively, may have responsibility for management of two or more smaller projects.Functional job responsibilities will include but are not limited to:* Provides strategic direction and oversight for SMR/AMR projects, ensuring projects are completed on time, within scope, and within budget.
* Assures safe project execution to the client's satisfaction, consistent with cost, schedule and contractual requirements while maintaining bottom line responsibility for financial success.
* Delivers expected results for financial, HSE, client satisfaction, budget and schedule performance.
* Serves as prime point of contact between the client and company.
* Assures the project execution is in accordance with policies, procedures, systems, and requirements approved by the company.
* Manages and coordinates activities of all project personnel by direct supervision, through subordinates or through joint ventures, alliances, etc.
* In the proposal phase, works closely with Sales to evaluate and interpret requirements. May serve as a proposal manager.
* Defines precise scope of work and identify changes between the original proposal and final contractual agreement.
* Negotiates changes with the client.
* Plans the project execution and revises the plan as necessary and assures adherence to the plan.
* Keeps the client and company advised of project status.
* Leads the project management team and is responsible for the successful completion of the project.
* Abides by our business ethics.
* Job role is independently accountable for a large staff or support arm of the organization or a single profit/loss or revenue center, major product line, or support function.
* Leads and develops project teams, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
* Works closely with internal and external stakeholders, including government agencies, contractors, suppliers, and local communities, ensuring alignment and effective communication.
* Identifies, assesses, and mitigates risks associated with project execution, ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and quality assurance standards.
* Champions process improvement initiatives to enhance project delivery and customer satisfaction.
* Ensures adherence to all federal, state, and local regulations related to nuclear construction and operations.Required Education, Experience, &

Skills:
* An undergraduate degree in Engineering and possession of a P.
E. Minimum of 15 years of experience in related projects with an average of 20+ years which includes several years of Senior Project Management level experience.
* Strong leadership and communication abilities, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, and profound understanding of nuclear industry regulations and standards #J-18808-Ljbffr