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Hire Nuclear & SMR Construction Project Managers

Hire Nuclear PMs with delivered new build, SMR, or refurb history — not adjacent-industry PMs claiming nuclear-track transferability. NQA-1, ASME Section III, N-stamp, NRC-license amendment, and rad-worker discipline verified.

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Photo of a Vetted Nuclear PM on-siteExample profile
Clarence T.
Vetted Specialist
Sector-specific Pms
Nuclear / Smr PM
NQA-1 · ASME III · PMP
Sector focus
Nuclear & SMR
New build, SMR, refurb, decommissioning
Regulator interface
NRC + IAEA
NRC, IAEA, CNSC, ONR
Geography
US + EMEA
Active nuclear network in both markets
Placement warranty
Replacement guarantee
Every model, every placement
How It Works

Hire Nuclear PMs in 3 steps

A structured process for hires where the wrong PM misses an NQA-1 hold point — and the NRC license amendment reset costs the operator 18 months of critical-path delay.

Step 01

Talk to our team

30-minute call. Align on seat (operator / vendor OEM / NSSS / GC / owner rep), project type (new build, SMR first-of-a-kind, refurb, decommissioning), reactor tech, and start date.

Step 02

Review hand-selected talent

Within 2 weeks we introduce 3–5 Nuclear PMs with delivered NQA-1 program work. References from prior operators, NSSS vendors, and QA program leads included.

Step 03

Hire with confidence

Every placement carries a replacement guarantee. If the hire fails within the warranty window, we run a no-fee replacement search.

Why iRecruit.co for Nuclear PM Hires

What makes our Nuclear PM shortlist different

Nuclear is the least forgiving construction sector on the board. NQA-1 discipline, ASME Section III fluency, and NRC-facing composure separate a Nuclear PM who protects the license from one who becomes the license-amendment root cause.

01

Delivered nuclear construction history

Every PM on the shortlist has delivered new build, SMR, refurb, or decommissioning work under an NQA-1 QA program. Reference-verified from prior operators, NSSS vendors, or nuclear GCs.

02

ASME Section III & N-stamp fluency

ASME III Section NB / NC / ND / NE component procurement and installation discipline. N-stamp fabricator interface. Referenced from prior QA program managers and ANIs where reachable.

03

NRC-facing composure

License amendment cadence, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B compliance, and NRC inspector interface fluency. Not just “familiar with NRC” on a resume.

Meet Vetted Nuclear PMs

The caliber of Nuclear PM you’ll interview

Every candidate is credential-verified, QA-program-referenced, and matched to your reactor and license context. Anonymized examples below reflect real placement profiles.

Vetted SpecialistMale Nuclear PM - SMRExample profile

Arjun N.

SMR / Advanced Reactor PM
  • Delivered SMR first-of-a-kind civil & NSSS integration
  • Owned NQA-1 QA program for vendor delivery scope
  • NRC license amendment interface on Class 1E delivery
NQA-1ASME IIIPMP
Vetted SpecialistFemale Nuclear PM - refurbExample profile

Ingrid A.

Refurb / Life Extension PM
  • Ran steam generator replacement outages on 2 CANDU units
  • NSSS coordination through inspection & return-to-service
  • Cost / schedule EVM on $400M+ outage program
NQA-1ASME IIICANDU
Vetted SpecialistMale Nuclear PM - decommissioningExample profile

Farid A.

Decommissioning PM
  • Delivered Level 3 decom on retired PWR unit
  • DOE / NRC interface on ISFSI transition & SNF pad
  • Rad-worker program lead across 400+ craft peak
NQA-110 CFR 50DOE 435.1
Nuclear PM Specializations

Match the nuclear PM specialty to your reactor

“Nuclear PM” means very different things across new build, SMR, refurb, and decommissioning. Below are the specializations we recruit for:

SMR / Advanced Reactor PM
First-of-a-kind, modular integration
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Nuclear New Build PM
Large LWR, PWR / BWR / CANDU
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Refurb / Life Extension PM
Steam gen replacement, F&F
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Decommissioning PM
Decom, ISFSI, SNF pad transition
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NSSS / OEM PM
NSSS vendor delivery scope
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DOE / National Lab PM
DOE-STD, national lab facility
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Nuclear Outage PM
Planned outage & return-to-service
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Nuclear Owner’s Rep
Operator-side program governance
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NQA-1 QA Manager
10 CFR 50 App. B QA program
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Nuclear Cost / Scheduler
EVM under nuclear QA program
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Senior Nuclear PM
Multi-unit & portfolio delivery
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Nuclear Project Executive
GC / NSSS-side program lead
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Not sure which nuclear PM specialty fits?

We’ll help you scope the role on the call — seat, reactor tech, license phase, and NQA-1 program readiness.

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Vetting Criteria

What we verify on every Nuclear PM candidate

Nuclear PM hires live and die on NQA-1 fluency, license-facing composure, and delivered outage / new build history. Below is what every candidate has documented before you meet them:

Delivered nuclear project history

Reference-verified from prior operators, NSSS vendors, or nuclear GCs. New build, SMR, refurb, or decommissioning under a compliant QA program.

NQA-1 & 10 CFR 50 fluency

Verified NQA-1 program discipline, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B compliance, and safety-related SSC procurement discipline. Not just resume claim.

ASME Section III interface

ASME III Section NB / NC / ND / NE component discipline. N-stamp fabricator interface. Referenced from prior QA program managers and ANIs where reachable.

NRC / regulator composure

License amendment cadence, NRC inspector interface, and (where applicable) CNSC, IAEA, ONR fluency. Composure under regulator-facing scrutiny.

Rad-worker & ALARA discipline

Rad-worker training, ALARA program leadership, and radiological work-planning discipline verified where operational.

Compensation alignment

Nuclear PM, Senior, Project Executive, and Director-level comp bands aligned before finalist interviews. Retention premiums for NQA-1-fluent candidates reviewed up front.

FAQ

Hiring a Nuclear Construction PM: frequently asked questions

How long does it take to hire a Nuclear PM?

Time to shortlist is typically 2 weeks from scoping call. Total time to placement (shortlist through offer acceptance) is typically 3–4 weeks.

What does it cost to hire a Nuclear PM?

Pricing depends on engagement model. Per-role recruiting is a defined fee. Embedded is a monthly retainer. Executive search (Nuclear PE, Director-level) is a retained fee, typically 30–35% of first-year cash comp.

Do you place operator-side, NSSS-vendor, and GC-side nuclear PMs?

Yes. All three seats are core coverage — operator PMs, NSSS / OEM vendor PMs, and nuclear GC / EPC-firm PMs. Owner’s rep and DOE-side PMs also route through the same intake.

Can you recruit for SMR first-of-a-kind delivery specifically?

Yes. SMR first-of-a-kind delivery is core coverage. Modular integration, NSSS vendor coordination, and license amendment cadence verified.

Do you verify NQA-1 fluency?

Yes. We reference-verify with prior QA program managers, ANIs where reachable, and prior operators on NQA-1 program discipline, 10 CFR 50 App. B compliance, and safety-related SSC procurement.

Do you offer a placement guarantee?

Yes. Every Nuclear PM placement carries a replacement guarantee. Guarantee terms are confirmed in writing at engagement start.

Can you build a full nuclear program team from scratch?

Yes. Program builds (PE + Sr PMs + PMs + QA Manager + Cost / Scheduler) route through embedded recruiting or RPO. Common for SMR OEMs standing up first-of-a-kind delivery.

How is iRecruit.co different from a generalist power / energy recruiter?

Generalist power / energy recruiters treat “utility experience” as nuclear-ready. iRecruit.co Nuclear PM recruiters verify NQA-1 fluency, ASME III interface, and NRC-facing composure — every candidate is matched to your reactor and license context.

Ready to hire

Talk to a mission-critical construction recruiter

30-minute scoping conversation. We’ll review the nuclear PM role you need, seat, reactor tech, license phase, and NQA-1 program readiness — then recommend the right hire path and start sourcing.

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