Operations Project Manager (Paducah)

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field.

8+ years of experience in nuclear operations, engineering, project management, or design.

Strong knowledge of project planning, cost management, budgets, and financial implications.

$100,000 to $170,000

annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity.

Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors.

In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

Meet daily with crews to review production schedules and ensure materials, equipment, and resources are available to maintain progress within schedule and budget.

Support estimating with schedule development and technical input.

Assist with development of design drawings and provide technical guidance as needed.

Develop program descriptions, plans, procedures, and training documents to support operations.

Maintain an understanding of company values and strategic objectives.

General Matter is enriching uranium in America. Our mission is to restore our country’s ability to make nuclear fuel. Our fuel will help power AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. It will power our next generation of reactors. Ultimately, it will power our national ambitions. We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and we are backed by top tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability and transparency.

Operations Project Manager

General Matter is seeking an Operations Manager to join our Paducah Operations team.

The Operations Manager works directly with the Paducah Project Manager and collaborates closely with project management, infrastructure engineering, project controls, the nuclear team, and procurement from pre‑construction through project completion and start of production. This role helps develop and implement operational programs, plans, procedures, training, and processes that support General Matter’s operations.

Key responsibilities include identifying equipment needs, overseeing cylinder receipt and delivery, managing operations personnel, resolving day‑to‑day operational issues, and performing routine inspections to ensure compliance with project plans and specifications—all while tracking schedule and budget performance.