Manager, Project Support Services

We are seeking an experienced Risk Manager to support nuclear project bids and execution, with a strong focus on Instrumentation & Control (I&C) projects. The role is critical to ensuring risks are proactively identified, structured, quantified, and managed across the full project lifecycle, from bid phase through execution and close-out. This position sits at the intersection of technical understanding, project management, and corporate governance, and plays a key role in strengthening delivery predictability, margin protection, and decision-making across the project portfolio.

Bid Phase Risk Management

Lead the creation and consolidation of risk registers for bid proposals, including technical, licensing, schedule, cost, commercial, and execution risks.
• Facilitate structured risk identification workshops with Engineering, Project Management,
• Licensing, Supply Chain, and Commercial teams.
• Support risk quantification, mitigation strategies, and contingency development aligned with bid assumptions.
• Ensure risks are clearly translated into pricing, schedule, and contractual positions.
• Contribute to bid reviews, management reviews, and gate decision processes.

Project Execution Risk Management

• Own and maintain project risk registers throughout execution, ensuring risks are actively managed and updated.
• Lead or support periodic risk reviews, including trend analysis, escalation, and closure of risks.
  Work closely with Project Managers to ensure risks are reflected in forecasting, EAC, and recovery plans.
• Support identification and management of emerging risks, including FOAK, licensing, supplier, and interface risks.

Schedule and Quantitative Risk Integration

• Work closely with Schedulers to integrate risks into the project schedule.
• Support or perform schedule risk analysis, including critical path sensitivity and risk-driven schedule impacts.
• Ensure alignment between risk registers and schedule logic, milestones, and recovery strategies.

Portfolio and Governance

• Support portfolio-level risk visibility, including cross-project risk themes and systemic risks.
• Participate in portfolio risk reviews, steering committees, and management briefings.
• Coach Project Managers and teams on risk management best practices.
• Contribute to lessons learned and return-on-experience programs.

Corporate Alignment and Process

• Ensure project and bid risk management activities are aligned with corporate risk management processes and governance.
• Act as an interface with corporate risk, finance, and PMO teams.
• Support audits, internal reviews, and lessons-learned initiatives related to risk management.

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field with a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required. Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Expert knowledge of all aspects of project management and project control, including costing, scheduling (i.e., Primavera scheduling system), billing, contract analysis and administration for engineering design/construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience in guiding and developing multi-functional staff resources.
• Excellent communication skills to work effectively with all levels of staff and management, vendors and customers.
• Demonstrated leadership ability to manage multiple tasks and projects through subordinates.
• Strong analytical ability and problem identification/problem resolution skills.

• Salary: $115,000-$156,000 and may also include annual incentives and performance bonuses. The base salary range is a guideline. Individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.
• Health & Wellness: Multiple medical plan options, dental & vision coverage, life insurance, long- and short-term disability, and optional supplemental plans (critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, dependent life).
• Retirement: 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid Time Off: Up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 sick days, and 13 paid holidays annually.
• Extra Perks: Lifestyle spending account, employer paid mental health support, education reimbursement, professional development opportunities, adoption assistance, parental leave, and employee assistance programs.

Framatome has been shaping the future of nuclear energy in the U.S. for more than 60 years. Framatome Inc. is headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, with more than 2,400+ employees across North America supporting nearly every nuclear plant in the nation.

From our facilities in Virginia, Washington, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts and beyond, we deliver outage services, advanced nuclear fuel technologies, and next-gen reactor innovations that keep the lights on.

At Framatome, you will join a global team committed to creating reliable, carbon-free energy. Here, you can:

• Solve complex nuclear challenges that directly impact the climate.
• Build your career through technical fellowships, leadership roles, and global opportunities.
• Do your best work in a culture that values safety, innovation, and well-being.

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Offers are contingent on background check and drug screen (where applicable). Positions may involve access to information subject to U.S. export control regulations; applicants must meet eligibility requirements (see DOE 810 Appendix A).