X-energy
Subcontract Technical Manager
Oak Ridge, TN · Full-time
Sponsorship not specified$140k-$165kDetected 12 days ago
CybersecurityProject ManagementNegotiationForecastingProcurementContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsPrimavera P6
About the role
- X-energy LLC conducts a thorough recruiting process and will never issue offers without interview to discuss qualifications and responsibilities.
- All applications will be submitted via our company career page, www.x-energy.com/careers/.
- If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.
Responsibilities
- Baseline performance tracking - Monitor cost, schedule, and performance against approved baselines and validate subcontractor progress.
- Scope and change control - Identify scope deviations, support change‑control actions, and maintain contractual and technical integrity.
- Risk and issue management - Identify risks, emerging issues, and performance concerns; drive mitigation and escalation as needed.
- Coordinate vendor kick-off meetings, design reviews, technical exchanges, and acceptance activities
- Build and maintain productive working relationships with key subcontractor personnel at all organizational levels
- Quality assurance alignment - Validate that subcontractor processes and deliverables meet quality standards and inspection readiness expectations.
- Issue resolution support - Facilitate timely resolution of technical issues, design questions, and interface challenges.
- Subcontract execution oversight - Manage day‑to‑day oversight of subcontracted scope to ensure alignment with technical and contractual requirements.
- Technical requirement verification - Ensure subcontractor work meets all technical specifications, design requirements, and acceptance criteria.
- Maintain accurate and complete subcontract files, including correspondence, technical documentation, and performance records
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related technical field, required
- Experience in nuclear power, defense, aerospace, or other highly regulated industries
- Strong understanding of program management principles, including schedule development, cost control, and risk management
- Working knowledge of nuclear quality assurance requirements (NQA-1) and regulatory framework (10 CFR)
- Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera P6) and contract management systems
- Experience with earned value management (EVM) and cost/schedule performance analysis
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to engage effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government security clearance (if required)
- U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency may be required for certain contracts subject to export control regulations
Nice to have
- Typically Demonstrated by 10 plus years of program/project management experience, with at least 5 years managing subcontracts in a complex technical environment
- Experience with decision authority for compliance and governance, strongly preferred
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
Compensation
- As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.).
- Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them.
- Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions.
- Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.
- Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual's qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth.
- $140,000- $165,000
Benefits
- Forecasting and cash‑flow planning - Develop forward‑looking funding forecasts to ensure adequate coverage for ongoing and planned work.
Company info
- We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process.
Equal opportunity
- An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Visa & Work Authorization
- Ensure subcontract activities comply with all applicable federal regulations, including export control (ITAR/ECI) and government contract requirements
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