HukariAscendent is a Women-Owned, Small Business specializing in comprehensive engineering and technical support services associated with commercial nuclear power and other Department of Energy (DOE) nuclear activities.

Job Title: Contractor - Project Manager (I&C)
Duration: Through end of 2026 (40 hours/week contract)
Location: Houston, TX (Galleria Tower 1) - Remote may be considered for highly experienced individuals with understanding of frequent travel (up to 25%) to Houston required

Short Summary about Job:
Reporting to the Director, SMR Product Development, this role will manage internal and/or external projects related to Small Modular Reactor Technology. The Project Manager leads a diverse team across various departments to advance the Small Modular Reactor design, fabrication, and deployment. This position focuses on development scope for Product Realization, working collaboratively with other departments to ensure delivery of projects that meet customer requirements and deliver customer value while achieving cost, schedule, quality, and other specified targets and objectives. Expected complexity of projects includes non-recurring projects that involve significant first-of-a-kind (FOAK) activities, multiyear horizon for scope, autonomous work, intensive interface with high or unknown risk significance, and large commercial value.
Required Qualifications
Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline
Experience: Minimum of 10 years of full-time work experience in project management or related field dealing with a high degree of complexity and multiple interfaces
Project management experience as a Project Manager for a nuclear equipment supplier, services company, or as part of a fleet/site project management office
Direct experience with the design, testing, manufacturing, and installation of Nuclear Power Plant Control Systems
Experienced leader for a licensed nuclear design project
At least basic knowledge of Pressurized Water Reactor designs
Demonstrated application of Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Body of Knowledge principles and processes
Demonstrated application of integrated cost and schedule control, or ANSI EIA-748-C Earned Value Management System practices
Project Management experience in the nuclear industry, energy industry, power plant architect/engineering (A/E), or power plant engineering procurement construction (EPC)
Understanding of the nuclear development environment related to NSSS and reactor design as regulated by the US Nuclear Regulatory Committee
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810

Preferred Qualifications
Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent certification program completion
Miscellaneous/Additional Information:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manage the overall planning and execution of project activities for assigned projects in accordance with company policies and procedures
Document and maintain the approved baseline, earned value planning and management, and project execution strategy in a Project Management Plan
Interface with and support various discipline managers and teams with advanced project knowledge and company priority information
Proactively identify and achieve resolution of project problems and anticipated challenges, including escalation of issues when necessary, via effective risk and issue management
Provide weekly and monthly status reports focused on project performance, schedule and cost risk mitigations, and issue resolution to project stakeholders
Coordinate with performing organization management personnel to authorize work and assign work package managers and qualified resources for project execution
Develop, maintain and control project-specific plans and procedures needed for efficient execution of the project
Maintain high quality and timely completion of tasks
Perform other duties as assigned
Core Competencies:
Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately
Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally; creates, reads and interprets complex written information
Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, manages timelines and uses time efficiently
Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment and manages competing demands
Dependability: Consistently on time, responds to management expectations and seeks feedback to improve performance
Team Building: Develops strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization
Safety Culture: Adheres to safety culture and models safe behavior
Quality Assurance: Commits to understanding quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines

HukariAscendent offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid time off.
Opportunities with HukariAscendent change frequently. For a complete listing of our current openings, please visit our website at https://www.hukari.com.
HukariAscendent is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran or military status including disabled veterans and Vietnam era veterans, or other protected status.
HukariAscendent maintains a drug-free workplace.