RICHARD HOWARD
New Castle,PA
Summary
Proven executive with 30+ years of leadership in high-stakes operations, project execution, and organizational transformation. Renowned for delivering strategic direction, enhancing operational efficiency, and managing cross-functional teams in highly regulated and technically complex environments, including DOE, DoD, USACE, and the commercial nuclear sector. A U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate with credentials in engineering, project management, and Six Sigma process improvement.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LEU+ Utility Program Manager
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY
Cranberry, USA
01.2025 - Current
- Lead operations for utility-specific small modular nuclear reactor projects across North America.
- Manage project delivery teams and ensure alignment with client expectations, safety standards, and regulatory compliance.
- Oversee capital improvement and maintenance programs at four nuclear facilities.
Financial Broker / Field Underwriter
SYMMETRY FINANCIAL GROUP
02.2021 - 01.2025
- Provided consultative financial services with a focus on long-term protection and equity growth for families.
- Applied analytical and client management skills in a fast-paced sales environment.
Project Manager
PERMA-FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
Seattle, USA
02.2020 - 10.2020
- Directed emergency response and environmental remediation efforts for a radioactive spill in a major research hospital.
- Coordinated directly with LANL and other federal agencies.
Program Manager
INGENIUM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Oak Ridge, USA
01.2016 - 02.2020
- Led multi-million-dollar DOE and DoD programs across environmental remediation and infrastructure portfolios.
- Built and scaled teams to deliver on strategic initiatives.
Business Development Associate
NUCLEAR MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
Knoxville, USA
10.2014 - 01.2016
- Spearheaded client engagement and capture strategies targeting DOE/NNSA sectors.
- Drove revenue growth by leveraging technical project management experience.
Project Manager
Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX (Contract: Gemtech)
Oak Ridge, USA
06.2012 - 09.2014
- Oversaw high-profile mercury remediation initiatives within sensitive nuclear environments.
- Delivered fast-turnaround results under intense regulatory scrutiny.
Critical Path Project Manager
URS | CH2M OAK RIDGE LLC (UCOR) (Contract: StrataG)
12.2011 - 05.2012
- Managed deactivation and decommissioning for the historic K-25 facility.
- Optimized schedule and critical path alignment to meet DOE objectives.
Project Manager / Technical Advisor
B&W Y-12 LLC (Contract: Omega Technical Services)
, USA
06.2009 - 12.2011
- Advised on D&D of large-scale nuclear facilities; developed and implemented CONOPS.
- Played a key role in utilities deactivation and environmental compliance strategy.
Deputy Project Manager, High Risk Equipment
BECHTEL CORPORATION
08.2007 - 06.2009
- Directed a 180-person team and a $129M budget on the K-25/K-27 decontamination and demolition project.
- Maintained operations under strict Nuclear Safety Basis protocols.
Project Manager
BECHTEL CORPORATION
10.2004 - 08.2007
- Led $272M in DOE environmental projects with a 100+ person workforce.
Six Sigma Black Belt
BECHTEL CORPORATION
04.2001 - 10.2004
- Executed Six Sigma improvements on multi-billion-dollar chemical weapons destruction programs.
Project Manager, FUSRAP
BECHTEL CORPORATION
02.2000 - 04.2001
- Managed national radiological cleanup for 46 DOE legacy sites; transitioned operations to USACE.
Senior Project Controls Engineer
BECHTEL CORPORATION
08.1999 - 01.2001
- Oversaw cost and schedule integration using EVMS on Navy and industrial remediation programs.
Executive Assistant to Operations Manager
BECHTEL CORPORATION
09.1998 - 08.1999
- Supported executive operations across a $1.2B project portfolio.
Engineering Group Supervisor & Environmental Engineer
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Led technical teams focused on DOE remediation and site recovery operations.
Radiological Engineer & Facility Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN ENERGY SYSTEMS
Oak Ridge, USA
05.1991 - 07.1996
- Managed radiological and nuclear facility operations, including environmental remediation and compliance programs.
Field Artillery Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
, USA
05.1985 - 05.1991
- Held leadership roles in artillery fire coordination and unit operations; awarded for service excellence and tactical leadership.
Education
M.S. - Environmental Engineering
University of Tennessee
Knoxville01.1996
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
U.S. Military Academy
West Point01.1985
Skills
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- P&L Management
- Budget Oversight
- Talent Acquisition & Development
- Nuclear Operations & Compliance
- M&A & Business Development
- Environmental Remediation & D&D
- Risk Mitigation & EVMS
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Project management
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk assessment
- Team building
- Stakeholder engagement
- Contract management
- Environmental remediation
- Operational efficiency
- Data analysis
- Change management
- Strategic planning
- Effective communication
- Conflict resolution
- Client relationship management
- Project lifecycle
- Flexible and adaptable
- Cost estimates & budgets
- Policy and procedure improvements
- Interpersonal skills
- Quality assurance
- Remote team management
- Scope management
- Work delegation
Certification
- Licensed Professional Engineer (TN)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
- Six Sigma Black Belt
- Inactive Q Clearance (DOE)
Timeline
LEU+ Utility Program Manager
WESTINGHOUSE ELECTRIC COMPANY
01.2025 - Current
Financial Broker / Field Underwriter
SYMMETRY FINANCIAL GROUP
02.2021 - 01.2025
Project Manager
PERMA-FIX ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES
02.2020 - 10.2020
Program Manager
INGENIUM PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
01.2016 - 02.2020
Business Development Associate
NUCLEAR MARKETING SERVICES, INC.
10.2014 - 01.2016
Project Manager
Y-12 NATIONAL SECURITY COMPLEX (Contract: Gemtech)
06.2012 - 09.2014
Critical Path Project Manager
URS | CH2M OAK RIDGE LLC (UCOR) (Contract: StrataG)
12.2011 - 05.2012
Project Manager / Technical Advisor
B&W Y-12 LLC (Contract: Omega Technical Services)
06.2009 - 12.2011
Deputy Project Manager, High Risk Equipment
BECHTEL CORPORATION
08.2007 - 06.2009
Project Manager
BECHTEL CORPORATION
10.2004 - 08.2007
Six Sigma Black Belt
BECHTEL CORPORATION
04.2001 - 10.2004
Project Manager, FUSRAP
BECHTEL CORPORATION
02.2000 - 04.2001
Senior Project Controls Engineer
BECHTEL CORPORATION
08.1999 - 01.2001
Executive Assistant to Operations Manager
BECHTEL CORPORATION
09.1998 - 08.1999
Engineering Group Supervisor & Environmental Engineer
01.1996 - 01.1998
Radiological Engineer & Facility Manager
LOCKHEED MARTIN ENERGY SYSTEMS
05.1991 - 07.1996
Field Artillery Officer
UNITED STATES ARMY
05.1985 - 05.1991
M.S. - Environmental Engineering
University of Tennessee
B.S. - Electrical Engineering
U.S. Military Academy