Nuclear Construction Project Manager at Structural Group in Phoenix

Nuclear Construction Project Manager

Location: Phoenix, AZ

STRUCTURAL integrates technology-driven solutions with specialty contracting services to improve, protect, and enhance the existing infrastructure of owners directly, and in partnership with designers and contractors. STRUCTURAL offers a wide range of specialty repair and maintenance services and is the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, with roughly 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets. STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Construction Project Manager – Nuclear Division

Location: Arizona (First Year) | Future Relocation Opportunities: Chicago, IL; Charlotte, NC; or Chattanooga, TN

Anticipated Salary Range: $130,000 – $155,000 annually, depending on experience, qualifications, and project expertise.

Build What Matters. Strengthen America's Nuclear Infrastructure.

At STRUCTURAL, we combine innovative, technology-driven solutions with specialty construction expertise to repair, protect, and extend the life of critical infrastructure. As the largest concrete repair contractor in the United States, we employ approximately 2,500 professionals nationwide and in select international markets.

We're seeking an experienced Construction Project Manager to join our growing Nuclear Division, leading complex repair, restoration, and structural strengthening projects at nuclear facilities across the country.

This position will initially be based in Arizona for approximately one year, with opportunities to relocate to Chicago, Charlotte, or Chattanooga afterward.

About Our Nuclear Division

STRUCTURAL's Nuclear Division specializes in extending the service life of critical infrastructure supporting the nation's nuclear energy fleet. Our team delivers innovative solutions for safety-related and non-safety-related projects under our own and our partners' NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B quality assurance programs.

Our projects involve some of the industry's most technically challenging structures, including:

• Hyperbolic cooling towers
• Reactor containment structures
• Underwater intake structures
• Nuclear facility concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, and corrosion mitigation

With projects spanning all 50 states, our Nuclear Division offers the opportunity to work on highly specialized infrastructure essential to the nation's energy future.

What You'll Do

As a Construction Project Manager, you'll oversee the successful execution of complex, self-performed construction projects within nuclear facilities.

Key responsibilities include:

• Manage nuclear infrastructure repair and restoration projects from planning through completion.
• Oversee project budgets, schedules, forecasting, profitability, and financial performance.
• Prepare and manage contracts, change orders, and project risk.
• Partner with field leadership to coordinate manpower, resources, subcontractors, and project execution.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear site requirements, applicable quality assurance programs, and safety standards.
• Collaborate with estimating, engineering, and business development teams on proposals and project solutions.
• Lead and mentor project teams while building strong relationships with nuclear facility owners and stakeholders.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil/Structural Engineering, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of project management experience in nuclear, industrial, or specialty construction.
• Nuclear industry experience strongly preferred, particularly with infrastructure repair, plant modifications, or safety-related construction.
• Familiarity with NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and nuclear quality assurance requirements preferred.
• Experience managing construction projects valued at approximately $5M–$15M.
• Knowledge of concrete repair, structural strengthening, waterproofing, corrosion control, or related restoration work.
• Strong financial management, scheduling, leadership, and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel to nuclear project sites as needed.

Why Join STRUCTURAL?

At STRUCTURAL, you'll work alongside industry experts on technically challenging projects that support the safety, reliability, and longevity of America's nuclear infrastructure.

We offer competitive compensation, medical and dental benefits, 401(k), paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Ready to take your construction career to the next level? Join STRUCTURAL's Nuclear Division and help strengthen the infrastructure that powers our nation.

STRUCTURAL is the open-shop contracting business line of Structural Group.

Equal Opportunity Employer — EOE/M/F/D/V.

STRUCTURAL is committed to a Safety 24/7 culture and offers competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays & vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.