Client-Side Construction Manager – Nuclear Projects

About the role

Amentum is recruiting a Client-Side Construction Manager who represents the Owner and oversees all construction work carried out by the EPC contractor and its subcontractors. The role heads a significant Client Team and acts as the Client's main on-site representative, coordinating with engineering, licensing, procurement and executive leadership. The site is in the Pomerania region of Poland, and frequent trips to the site will be required.

Key responsibilities

• Monitor EPC contractor performance against contract obligations, technical specifications and nuclear safety requirements, and develop a workforce plan based on programme demand.
• Coordinate with Polish nuclear regulators (PAA), environmental authorities and local agencies to ensure compliance.
• Support the Client's QA/QC oversight program, reviewing inspection results, audits and non-conformance reports and ensuring corrective actions are effective.
• Identify schedule, cost and technical risks, escalate critical issues and lead mitigation planning on behalf of the Client.
• Validate contractor schedules, verify progress and challenge deviations, and monitor adherence to EPC terms, change management and performance metrics.
• Ensure the contractor maintains a strong nuclear safety culture and intervene when unsafe conditions or behaviour are observed.
• Provide clear, evidence-based reporting to the Client's executive team on progress, risks and compliance.

Required profile

• 15-20 years of experience in nuclear new build or power projects, with significant experience in nuclear or similarly regulated industries such as oil and gas or petrochemicals.
• Experience representing the Client/Owner on major infrastructure or nuclear projects and overseeing EPC/EPCM contractors, subcontractors and supply chains.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Fluent English; the site is in Poland.

Required skills

• Nuclear construction knowledge, including nuclear island and conventional island construction, quality assurance, traceability and safety standards.
• Strong knowledge of construction planning, scheduling and execution methods, and ability to manage claims and contractual issues.
• Understanding of nuclear licensing, permitting and regulations, and experience with regulator inspections and audits.
• Deep understanding of nuclear QA/QC requirements (e.g. NQA-1, ISO standards), ITPs and hold points.
• Experience implementing HSE management systems and a demonstrated commitment to nuclear safety culture.