Construction Site Manager

The Nuclear Construction Site Manager leads field execution for nuclear construction activities on major engineering, procurement and construction projects. This role is responsible for safe, compliant, and efficient site operations, including construction planning, subcontractor coordination, workface execution, schedule performance, quality adherence, and field leadership. 

The Nuclear Construction Site Manager works closely with project management, engineering, procurement, quality, safety, commissioning, and subcontractor teams to ensure construction activities are executed in accordance with project requirements, nuclear quality standards, applicable U.S. regulations, and company procedures. The role is critical in driving field productivity, resolving execution issues, maintaining site discipline, and ensuring readiness for turnover and startup activities.

• Provides overall leadership and coordination of all construction activities, including Bechtel, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Accountable for total site management, encompassing construction operations, field engineering, contract administration, cost and schedule control, procurement, finance, accounting, and industrial relations.
• Leads the development and execution of key project plans, including Construction Execution, Safety, Environmental Compliance, Project Automation, Labor Strategy, Subcontracting, Staffing, and Job-Site Work Rules.
• Ensures rigorous implementation of Bechtel’s Zero Accident safety program and full compliance with federal, state, and project safety requirements; maintains high standards for site security, housekeeping, and fire protection.
• Establishes and manages construction schedules, execution methods, staffing plans, and material and equipment requirements to meet project objectives.
• Controls all job-site expenditures and ensures field operations remain within approved budgets while meeting cost, quality, and schedule targets.
• Oversees overall project performance, monitoring adherence to quality standards, engineering specifications, and approved schedules.
• Ensures construction activities comply with approved drawings, specifications, inspection and test plans, and nuclear quality requirements.
• Works closely with quality, engineering, and field supervision to resolve nonconformances, documentation gaps, and installation issues.
• Verifies that required inspections, tests, hold points, turnover documentation, and handover readiness are completed accurately and on time.
• Maintains effective client relationships and serves as the primary point of contact for site-related communications.
• Implements corporate policies and procedures while establishing site-specific field procedures to address project and client requirements.
• Leads job-site industrial relations in coordination with corporate Industrial Relations and maintains strong partnerships across functional organizations.
• Directs training and development programs to build workforce capability, ensure regulatory compliance, and support succession planning.
• Ensures all required permits, licenses, and approvals are secured prior to execution of affected work.
• Promotes continuous improvement through the application of Six Sigma and other performance-enhancement methodologies.
• Upholds high standards of field quality, traceability, and readiness for inspection, testing, and final handover.

• Bachelor's degree or master’s degree (or international equivalent) and 18+ years of relevant experience or 22+ years relevant work experience in lieu of degree.

• Must be able to comply with the DOE’s regulation 10 CFR Part 810 citizenship requirements 

• Must be physically capable to participate in project walkdowns, which may require the following activities: extensive walking in and around a construction site, climbing ladders, climbing scaffolding, walking on elevated platforms, walking on uneven surfaces, climbing in or maneuvering around very small and/or confined spaces, and lifting up to 40lbs without assistance. 

• This project may have multiple work schedules that are subject to change and may require employees to work overtime, weekends and/or night shift when a business need arises.