Project Manager I, II, III

Commercial nuclear project management is one of the most demanding disciplines in energy. Whether you are an emerging PM leading your first outage projects or a seasoned expert overseeing multi-million dollar capital programs, this opportunity at a commercial nuclear generating station is posted at three levels – and we will place the right candidate at the level that fits.

What This Role Offers:
Location: Richland, WA
Full-Time | Onsite | Contract – 12 months, high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs
Schedule: 4 x 10s
Salary Range: Level I: $35-$85/hr depending on level
Per Diem | Mob / Demob
Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision, etc. | PTO | Some Paid Holidays | Unmatched 401k

About the Role – Three Levels, One Position:
This position will be filled at one of the following three levels based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. Apply at the level that best reflects your experience.

Level I
Manages small to medium sized capital projects for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line maintenance with minimal oversight. Leads teams of 5-10 people. Owns all aspects of project execution including budget, scheduling, work packages, procurement, ALARA planning, and vendor management.

Level II
Independently manages capital projects typically under $10M. Leads teams of more than 10 people across complex, multi-discipline projects. Responsible for full project lifecycle including risk management, critical path scheduling, and coaching/mentoring junior project managers.

Level III
Expert-level PM responsible for the most complex, highest-risk projects – typically exceeding $10M. Provides technical review of all key project documentation, validates work order quality, oversees field activities, and may serve as ASME Person-in-Charge for Section XI Repair & Replacement scope. May oversee crews of 50+ on the opposite shift from the primary PM.

Core Responsibilities:

• Manage nuclear capital projects and outage work (refueling, forced outage, and on-line) ensuring safe, quality, on-schedule, and within-budget execution.

• Lead and direct project teams across planning, scheduling, work package preparation, procurement, resource loading, and work execution.

• Develop and track project budgets; interface with finance and project controls.

• Develop and manage contracts; interface with vendors and suppliers.

• Resolve schedule conflicts and delays; maintain critical path awareness.

• Prepare and deliver written and oral project communications to groups including senior management.

• Apply ALARA planning, industrial safety, and nuclear safety principles throughout project execution.

• Support the station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.

• Provide outage support including Outage Control Center (OCC) as required.

• At higher levels: review and validate key project documentation, mentor junior PMs, and provide technical oversight of field and shop activities.

Qualifications:

• Commercial nuclear power plant experience – required at all levels.

• Project Management certification required (PMP required at Levels II and III).

• Level I: Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent experience) in engineering, construction, project management, business, or related field; 14+ years of technical experience (varies by degree level).

• Level II: Bachelor’s degree and 12-14 years of project management experience in a regulated or multifaceted industrial environment; 5 of those years must include directing PM activities in the nuclear industry.

• Level III: Bachelor’s degree; minimum 8 years of project scheduling experience with at least 4 years on large-scale or mega projects; Primavera P6 proficiency mandatory; EVM experience required.

• Experience managing outage and capital projects at a commercial nuclear power plant.

• Knowledge of error reduction, human performance improvement methods, and cost-effective work execution.

• Previous RO/SRO license or certification desired (Levels II and III).

• Experience with ASME Section XI Repair & Replacement desired (Level III).

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