Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Construction

turnertownsend

Lovington, New Mexico, United States · Lovington · United States

Posted May 11, 2026

Full-time
On-site
Energy and natural resources
Mid-Senior Level

Job description

Company Description Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programmes as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority-owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world. Job Description Position Summary We are seeking highly experienced Senior Project Managers to lead capital and operational projects in highly regulated industrial environments. This role requires a seasoned professional who can independently manage projects end‑to‑end and has a strong command of the decision gate process —from initial scoping and budgeting through execution, closeout, and handover, within an integrated team. The ideal candidate is a self‑directed leader with strong financial acumen, deep experience in regulated industries, and the ability to communicate fluently with other project management professionals using standard PM methodologies and terminology. *Must have or obtain a PMP Certification and can be on-site in Eunice, New Mexico* Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver complex projects from initiation to delivery from project definition through completion Develop and manage project budgets, schedules, and resource plans Ensure compliance with all regulatory, safety, and quality requirements applicable to nuclear and highly regulated industrial environments Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and external stakeholders Communicate effectively with engineering, operations, finance, and regulatory teams using recognized project management frameworks and language Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks Track financial performance and ensure cost control throughout the project lifecycle Provide clear, concise project reporting to leadership Qualifications Required Qualifications Minimum 15 years of project management experience , preferably in Nuclear, Energy, Chemical, Data Center or other highly-regulated Industrial Facilities PMP certification required Demonstrated ability to operate independently with minimal oversight Proven experience managing full project lifecycle ownership with assigned budgets Strong financial and commercial acumen, including budget development and cost control Direct experience working in highly regulated environments Superior communication skills, with the ability to converse confidently and professionally with senior project management peers and technical stakeholders Additional Requirements Must be willing and able to work on ‑ site in Eunice, New Mexico Ability to pass a comprehensive background check Willingness to travel or relocate as required (candidates sourced primarily from Houston and Midland) Preferred Experience Prior work in nuclear facilities or similarly regulated industrial settings Experience managing large‑scale or high‑risk project Additional Information Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/ All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects: Twitter Instagram LinkedIn It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.