Assistant Construction Manager

Posted:
6/10/2026, 6:12:37 AM

Location(s):
Oak Ridge, Tennessee, United States ⋅ Tennessee, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
People & HR

Workplace Type:
On-site

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/. We will never ask you to provide payment information as part of the recruiting process. If anyone claiming to represent X-energy directs you in a manner otherwise, please contact us at www.x-energy.com/contact-us.

Job Description

A Nuclear Assistant Construction Manager supports the lead manager in executing complex nuclear power projects, focusing on regulatory compliance, strict quality assurance, safety protocols, and daily site operations. They help supervise subcontractors, maintain project schedules, track budgets, and ensure all work aligns with nuclear codes and licensing requirements.


 

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities:

  • Project Oversight: Assist in managing day-to-day construction, modernization, or decommissioning activities to ensure milestones are met on schedule and within budget.
  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Ensures all work adheres to strict nuclear regulatory standards (e.g., DOE or NRC regulations), quality assurance programs, inspection and test plans, drawings, required project quality standards, and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) policies.
  • Constructability Input: Collaborates with engineering and design teams to optimize construction logistics, temporary works, and staging plans early in the project lifecycle.
  • Contract Administration: Help oversee subcontractors, review contractor bids, manage change orders, and prepare requisitions for materials and equipment.
  • Schedule & Budget Monitoring: Works with project controls to track daily / weekly job-site expenditures, optimize construction sequencing, and manage material and equipment deliveries.
  • Communication: Liaise between engineering teams, craft labor, the client, and regulatory authorities to resolve technical discrepancies and mitigate project risks.
  • Documentation: Maintain accurate site records, track materials, and assist in compiling licensing and compliance documentation.
  • Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by manager

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications:

  • Education: A bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil/Mechanical Engineering, Related Field, or Equivalent Proven Experience.
  • Typically, ten plus years of relevant work experience in construction management
  • 5+ years of progressive field management experience on large-scale infrastructure, power, or heavy industrial projects.
  • Strong working knowledge of critical path scheduling, cost tracking, hazard identification, and subcontracts management.
  • Ability to meet physical demands:
    • When working on an active construction site, may work in rough or uneven terrain.
    • Frequent walking, standing, and sitting.
    • Occasional climbing, bending / crouching.
    • Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Location: 151 Lafayette Drive, Suite 300, Oak Ridge, TN 

Work Site Expectations: 5 days a week onsite

Hours: 8:00am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri  

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. The salary range for this position is:

$128,000- $153,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits 

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees. 

An Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.   

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X-energy

Website: https://x-energy.com/

Headquarter Location: Rockville, Maryland, United States

Employee Count: 501-1000

Year Founded: 2009

IPO Status: Private

Last Funding Type: Private Equity

Industries: Clean Energy ⋅ CleanTech ⋅ Energy ⋅ Nuclear ⋅ Renewable Energy