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Project Manager - Construction, MOX Fuel Fabrication Project

Job Description - Project Manager - Construction, MOX Fuel Fabrication Project



About newcleo 




newcleo is an innovative nuclear energy company developing AMRs cooled by liquid lead, and nuclear fuel from recycled nuclear waste, with the goal of delivering abundant, competitive, low-carbon energy.  




 




The Company was founded by physicist-entrepreneur Stefano Buono following the USD 3.9 billion sale of his previous venture – Nasdaq-listed nuclear medicine company Advanced Accelerator Applications – to Novartis.  




 




With over $80 million in revenue, other income, and financial income in 2024 including from its operating companies, approximately $780 million in private funding, and more than 900 highly skilled employees across Europe and the United States, the Company has built a network of over 100 industry partnerships and supports its growth through the targeted acquisition and vertical integration of key companies in the nuclear supply chain. 




 




On May 27, 2026, newcleo announced that it had entered into a definitive agreement for a business combination with NewHold Investment Corp. III (NASDAQ: NHIC) in a transaction that, upon closing, would result in newcleo becoming a U.S.-listed public company. The combined company is expected to be listed on the Nasdaq exchange under the ticker symbol “NWCL” following an anticipated transaction close in the second half of 2026, subject to satisfaction of customary closing conditions.  




 




For more information visit www.newcleo.com/investors. 



Position Summary
The Project Manager – Construction will manage field execution for a major nuclear fuel fabrication facility construction project. This role will oversee construction planning, contractor coordination, site execution, progress control, safety, quality, and handover to commissioning. The ideal candidate has deep experience in large-scale nuclear infrastructure construction and understands the discipline required to deliver complex, highly regulated facilities safely, on time, and on budget.


Key Responsibilities



  • Lead construction execution for assigned project areas, packages, or systems.

  • Coordinate contractors, site supervision, field engineering, logistics, and construction planning.

  • Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, industrial safety, quality, and environmental requirements.

  • Track progress, manage constraints, resolve field issues, and drive schedule recovery when required.

  • Coordinate construction interfaces with engineering, procurement, manufacturing, and commissioning teams.

  • Manage work execution documentation, permits, inspections, punch lists, and turnover packages.

  • Support cost control, change management, claims avoidance, and reporting to project leadership.

  • Promote a strong international and collaborative execution culture across the site team.


 


 


Required Qualifications



  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field.

  • 10+ years of construction management or project management experience on major infrastructure projects.

  • Strong experience in nuclear construction, nuclear industrial facilities, or other highly regulated projects.

  • Proven ability to manage contractors, field execution, and complex multi-discipline interfaces.

  • Demonstrated success delivering large capital projects with strict safety and quality requirements.

  • Ability to work in a multicultural environment with international project teams.


 


 


Preferred Qualifications



  • Experience in nuclear fuel-cycle facilities, MOX plants, glovebox installations, or radiological construction environments.

  • Experience with EPC/EPCM delivery, turnover/handover, and commissioning interface management.

  • Working knowledge of DOE, NRC, or equivalent regulatory expectations.


 


What We Offer


• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, as well as a 401(k) plan with 4% company match.
• Generous paid time off, starting at 20 days per year and increasing to 25 days after 3 years of service.
• A mission-driven environment focused on delivering scalable, low-carbon energy solutions to meet growing global energy demand.
• A collaborative and international culture that values technical excellence, transparency, innovation, and cross-functional teamwork.


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