Project Manager – Nuclear Projects I, II, III

Nuclear power runs on projects delivered safely, on schedule, and on budget – and it takes a sharp Project Manager to make that happen. If you thrive leading teams through outages and complex capital work in a highly regulated environment, this is your next challenge.

What This Role Offers

Location: Richland, WA

Full-Time | Onsite | 12-Month Contract – high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs

Schedule: 4 x 10’s (Monday-Thursday)

Salary Range: Level I: $61-$70/hr | Level II: $71-$80/hr | Level III: $81-$90/hr

Benefits: Healthcare – Medical, Dental, Vision; PTO; Some Paid Holidays; Unmatched 401(k)

Responsibilities

• Plan, lead, and control small to medium capital projects supporting refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line maintenance

• Direct a project team of five to ten, establishing priorities and maintaining oversight across all phases of project implementation

• Develop and manage project budgets, tracking cost versus budget and coordinating closely with finance and project controls

• Oversee work package preparation, parts procurement, ALARA planning, and industrial and nuclear safety compliance

• Resolve schedule delays and conflicts, and manage resource loading and work execution

• Develop and manage vendor contracts and serve as the primary point of contact for related parties

• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to senior management and stakeholders

• Develop and maintain long-range plan strategies for assigned projects

• Support the site’s self-assessment and corrective action programs, including outage support (OCC)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or a related field (equivalent experience accepted per level)

• Level I: Fourteen years of technical field experience (or AA/AS degree + sixteen years, or HS diploma/GED + eighteen years); Project Management certification required

• Level II: Twelve to fourteen years of project management experience in a regulated, multifaceted industrial environment (requirement varies by degree held); experience with commercial nuclear power plant system replacements/upgrades preferred

• Level III: Minimum of eight years of project scheduling experience, including at least four years on large-scale, mega projects; proficiency in Primavera P6 required

• Strong understanding of EVM (Earned Value Management) and risk management processes

• Experience with error reduction and human performance improvement methodologies

• Experience in the nuclear industry, renewable energy, or large-scale construction highly desirable

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.