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RISINGSUN TECHNOLOGIES lists this Construction Project Manager III--Job ID: 4083 opportunity in wilmington, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job 229: Construction Project Manager III--Job ID: 4083
Due to nuclear site access/or export-controlled project requirements, this role requires Candidates must also be willing to work on W2.
We’re Hiring: Project Manager – HVAC Construction Coordinator (Nuclear Operations)
Working Model: 100% on-site
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM; 40 hours per week
Overtime: Yes
Travel: None
Bill Rate: $51/hr
Contract Duration: Approximately 12 Months (Possible extension)
About the Role
We are seeking a technically proficient Project Manager to lead HVAC infrastructure replacement projects at a nuclear fuel manufacturing facility. This role manages planning, installation, commissioning, and turnover while ensuring safety, regulatory compliance, and production continuity.
You will serve as the primary liaison between engineering, safety, operations, and external contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Key Responsibilities
Manage HVAC capital projects from scope development through installation, commissioning, and final turnover to operations.
Integrate Items Relied On For Safety (IROFS) into project plans and ensure compliance with NRC requirements and facility safety regulations.
Manage Job Hazard Analyses (JHA), Radiological Work Permits (RWP), mechanical lifting plans, and contractor safety requirements.
Supervise contractors and subcontractors to ensure work follows approved plans, nuclear quality standards, and site security protocols.
Develop and maintain integrated schedules aligned with production needs, maintenance outages, building managers, and critical milestones.
Maintain as-built drawings, system testing records, and project close-out documentation.
Communicate project progress, technical challenges, and risks to operators, technical teams, and executive leadership.
Translate complex HVAC requirements into clear action plans.
Apply Lean and Six Sigma tools to improve project delivery, reduce downtime, and enhance system efficiency.
Must-Have Skills & Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related field.
Minimum 3–5 years of project management experience in an industrial or highly regulated environment, specifically involving HVAC systems.
At least 2 years of experience in project coordination, project management support, project controls, operations, or a related role.
Familiarity with nuclear facility regulatory standards such as 10 CFR 835 or facility-specific Technical Safety Requirements.
Knowledge of HEPA filtration, bag-in/bag-out (BIBO) filter housings, and post-installation testing requirements, including DOP testing.
Ability to read Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) and HVAC schematics to identify potential interferences with radioactive waste lines or electrical conduits.
Understanding of Building Management Systems (BMS) or Distributed Control Systems (DCS) and integration with centralized environmental monitoring systems.
Familiarity with negative-pressure containment strategies and Bosch BMS systems, formerly ECS.
Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, communication, and technical conflict-resolution skills.
Nuclear Access & Work Requirements
Must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, and legally authorized to work in the United States.
Must be able to pass a federal background check and obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility.
Must successfully pass a Nuclear Safety Training Test and comply with radiation protection, criticality, and industrial safety requirements.
Must be capable of working in a construction environment, including working at heights and wearing required protective clothing and PPE.
Required PPE may include steel-toed boots, safety glasses, full-face or half-face respirators, safety harnesses, and gloves.
Must be able to differentiate colors.
Nice to Have
Experience maintaining pressure differentials between clean rooms and hazardous zones to prevent the spread of radioactive particulates during installation.
Prior experience in nuclear fuel manufacturing or a high-hazard chemical/industrial facility.
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Worksite address
wilmington, NC, 28412, US
Who can apply
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