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All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.\nJob Description\nLead the construction execution of America's first advanced nuclear fuel production facilities. This Senior Manager, Construction Projects role impacts the full lifecycle delivery of $100-500M capital construction programs - TRISO-X fuel fabrication facilities - where every field decision, subcontractor coordination, and safety protocol directly impacts X-energy's mission to deploy clean, reliable nuclear energy at scale. You'll operate at both the strategic level (crafting project delivery approaches, evaluating construction techniques for best value, ensuring alignment across development teams and stakeholders) and the tactical level (mobilizing sites, managing daily field operations, driving subcontractor performance through work packages and earned value tracking, resolving construction issues in real time). This role demands seamless coordination across engineering, quality, construction, project controls, and physical security to deliver nuclear-grade facilities on schedule, on budget, and with the safety rigor that NRC-regulated and DOE environments require.We need a proven construction leader who thrives in high-complexity, highly-regulated nuclear or government environments: someone who has successfully delivered $100M+ capital projects in nuclear, energy, or industrial settings under strict QA regimes (NQA-1, 10 CFR, DOE O 414.1D), commanded field teams and subcontractors through Design-Build/Design-Bid-Build/Integrated Project Delivery models, and built the stakeholder trust required to present program status to owners, regulators, and executives under pressure. You'll manage project planning and schedules using Primavera P6, review construction estimates and specifications for constructability with engineering teams, participate in material review boards and NCR resolution, monitor costs and earned value to keep programs on track, ensure craft training and safety protocols are enforced daily, and lead change order evaluation and risk mitigation across civil/structural, electrical, and mechanical scopes. This role may work from active construction sites in all weather conditions with mandatory PPE - you'll be leading from the field, not from a conference room.\nJob Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:\nManages and coordinates construction projects from conception to completion as assigned. The breadth and types of projects includes but is not limited to: nuclear operator and maintenance training facilities, mechanical/electrical/hydraulic testing facilities, major system integration facilities, and nuclear fuel handling/storage facilities and nuclear power plants.\nSupports development teams (constructors, technical authorities, owners, operators, other stakeholders) in crafting agreements to plan and execute projects.\nProvides oversight of in-house and subcontracted work, including work planning and work package development, cost estimation, facility civil construction and systems installations.\nReviews project construction estimates and schedules for understanding, clarity, appropriateness, and acceptability. Reviews specifications, drawings, work packages, and other “Issue for Construction” documentation with Engineering, Quality, Construction, etc., for constructability issues, optimization, clarity, and completeness.\nEvaluates construction techniques to achieve “best value”, such as system modularization.\nManages project planning of assigned construction activities, deliverables, and milestones and commensurate resources necessary to achieve those deliverables.\nReviews and approves project plans and schedules as assigned.\nParticipates in material review boards, non-conformance reporting, and test failure reviews; supports the resolution of problems involving material deliveries, specification compliance, and contract/subcontract administration.\nCoordinates with internal stakeholders and other X-energy functional departments in establishing and maintaining priorities to ensure the construction project success.\nMonitors expenses and tracks material quantities. Assesses and evaluates earn value measurement data to determine the right metrics to monitor construction progress.\nMonitors construction personnel performance, quality, safety, and technical adequacy.\nEnsures that the appropriate field instructions, work packages, and procedures are in place and being adhered to.\nDevelops, collates, and provides periodic reports regarding construction operations to project development teams.\nEnsures that appropriate craft/skills training programs are being implemented.\nPresents project management performance plans, status updates, trends, or issues to internal and external stakeholders as assigned.\nAdheres to safety protocols, regulations, and standards.\nMaintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.\nPerform other duties as necessary.\nJob Profile Minimum Qualifications:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering or construction management.\nTypically, twelve plus years of general work experience.\nAt least ten years' experience in construction project management, with a demonstrated track record of successfully leading complex capital projects in highly regulated industries (e.g., government/regulatory, energy, industrial, nuclear, or infrastructure).\nDemonstrate a comprehensive understanding and practical experience in various project delivery models (i.e., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Integrated Project Delivery).\nProven experience in developing and managing project budgets, tracking costs, and ensuring alignment with contract terms or GMP structures.\nProven civil/structural, electrical experience in a commercial facility setting.\nAdvanced expertise in project planning, scheduling, and progress tracking, including development of look-ahead schedules and use of scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, or other similar tools)\nProven experience in field leadership and coordination, including site mobilization, subcontractor management, daily huddles, and safety enforcement.\nDemonstrated ability to manage change orders, evaluate impacts to cost and schedule, and process changes in compliance with contract requirements.\nExperience leading cross-functional teams and delegating responsibilities while maintaining accountability across field and office teams.\nKnowledge of risk management practices to identify, assess, and mitigate project risks related to safety, schedule, budget, and quality.\nExperience managing stakeholder relationships across owners, contractors, engineers, architects, and consultants.\nStrong background in enforcing safety protocols.\nAbility to meet physical demands:When working on an active construction site, may work in rough or uneven terrain.\nFrequent walking, standing, and sitting.\nOccasional climbing, bending/crouching.\nOccasional lifting up to 25 pounds.\n\nLocation: Oak Ridge, TN\nWork Site Expectations: 5 days onsite\nTravel Expectations: Up to 10%\nHours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri\nCompensation\nAs required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.\nOffers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:\n$165,000- $190,000Position Job Classification\nFull time - ExemptBenefits\nX Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/ProfessionalDevelopment policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.\nAn Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.\nX Energy, LLC participates in E-Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E-Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.\nRight To Work Link: If you have the right to work, don't let anyone take it away (e-verify.gov)\nE-Verify Participation Link: E-Verify Participation Poster English and Spanish","description_format":"text","description_chars":9457,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":10,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"bachelor","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["401k plan","Equity","Vision insurance"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Energy & Utilities","Nuclear Energy"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-25T19:45:00Z"}],"visa":[{"country":"US","licensed_sponsor":true,"evidence":"H-1B filings in 12 months: 3","filings_12m":3,"filings_prev_12m":1,"green_card_filings_12m":0,"median_offered_wage_usd":132500,"route":null,"cap_exempt":false,"checked_at":"2026-10-15T11:24:14+00:00","sources":["US Department of Labor: LCA disclosure data (H-1B, H-1B1, E-3)"],"filings_for_role_12m":0}],"liveness":{"score":72,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.801,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":27,"expected_fill_days":42,"reasons":["conf:2","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"},"pay":null,"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/x-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/x-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-16T00:42:01Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":1316,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-17T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":1789545},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=1789545"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fx-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fx-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fx-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/x-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fx-energy-senior-manager-construction-projects"}]}