Project Manager (Nuclear Transportation Services)

  • Regular/Permanent
  • USA / Maryland
  • In Office

Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

TN Americas, a subsidiary of Orano USA, is a leader of the American nuclear dry storage market, offering a complete line of products and related services to the transportation, storage, and engineering sectors operating in the fuel cycle materials market.

Job Description

TN Americas is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager for our Columbia, MD, location with at least 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry to lead the planning, execution, and oversight of complex transportation projects involving nuclear materials, used nuclear fuel, and radioactive waste. Under broad supervision, this position is responsible for securing and managing transportation services utilizing our product line of packages, containers, casks, and equipment.  

This role requires a deep understanding of regulatory, logistical, and technical considerations related to the safe and compliant transport of nuclear materials. The ideal candidate will be results-driven, customer-focused, and capable of managing cross-functional teams to deliver successful outcomes from proposal development through contract closeout.

 

Major Duties and Responsibilities

  • Provides project leadership for major commercial design, fabrication of packages, licensing & transportation projects, plus on-site operations.
  • Develop proposals in response to customer request and secure contract awards in alignment with company goals.
  • Coordinate with engineering, licensing, & operations teams to ensure timely & compliant project execution.
  • Prepares project plans/schedules/materials to achieve project quality, reliability, cost and timing objectives.
  • Maintain a high level of customer satisfaction, addressing concerns proactively & building long-term relationships to drive customer engagement and business growth.
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, internal stakeholders, and third-party service providers throughout the duration of the project.
  • Utilizes approved project mgmt methods and processes to execute medium risk projects of existing technology & methods to meet client needs & expectations.
  • Develop assignments, timetables & responsibilities for team members for the duration of the project.
  • Coordinates multiple project activities including organizing & directing personnel, materials & equipment; utilizes team building skills to ensure satisfactory project performance.
  • Defines & forecasts needed skills to meet project objectives.
  • Performs lead sales duties to expand business portfolio with assigned customers.

 

Orano strives to provide a total comp pkg that brings value to our employees. While the pay range lists base salary, we offer highly competitive health and wellness programs, 401(k) contributions, and industry leading paid time off.  

Please Note: The provided pay information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, and market & business considerations.


Pay Range: $140K-$155K/yr

 

Our Full-Time Benefits

  • Competitive compensation 
  • Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions 
  • 401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts 
  • Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
  • Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules 
  • Numerous Training and Development opportunities 
  • and more…   

Ideal qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.

  • BS Degree in Engineering/Eng Tech, Proj Mgmt, or related technical field.
  • Min. of 10 years of experience in the nuclear industry, preferable with project mgmt experience involving nuclear material transports.
  • Proven track record of managing complex projects dealing with many stakeholders located nationally and internationally.
  • Excellent knowledge of major PM plan development, implementation and administration incl knowledge of sector and project processes, procedures and tools; good knowledge of safety issues and requirements.
  • Excellent verbal & written communication skills; ability to work effectively with all levels of staff & management.
  • Excellent working knowledge of PC-based appl. such as MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).
  • Excellent report development and presentation skills.
  • Must be adept at working in a diverse cultural setting and/or experience working for a global organization.
  • PMP Cert desired.
  • Ability to travel as needed to support customer engagement & project delivery.


Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

 

 

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law. 

Project Manager (Nuclear Transportation Services)

Ref: 2025-21033

Regular/Permanent

Columbia

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TN Americas LLC

TN Americas is a global provider of dry storage, management, and transportation for used nuclear fuel and radioactive materials.

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