Job Description
Job Description
Job Description - Senior Project Manager
Multi-year contract with ability to convert to perm
For those not local, we can offer daily per diem and flights to and from WA to start and finish project
100% Onsite in Richland WA- No remote
General Information:
- Project Scope: Manages multidiscipline projects greater than $10M, involving the highest complexity, risk, and financial investment.
- Responsibilities: Oversees large-scale projects independently and leads teams of over ten members. Acts as a mentor and expert in project management.
Responsibilities:
- Lead multidiscipline project teams, managing priorities and maintaining oversight of all aspects within scope.
- Handle project budgets, including planning, scheduling, and controlling activities.
- Provide expert mentorship to less experienced project managers and act on behalf of supervisors/managers when required.
- Stay updated on new technologies and industry trends to enhance project effectiveness.
- Recommend improvements to project management processes for better efficiency.
- Coordinate with finance and project control teams, as well as other project and line managers.
- Direct project team activities with a focus on safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget control.
Principal Accountabilities:
- Manage activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work.
- Develop and track budgets, ensuring projects remain within financial and schedule constraints.
- Oversee work package preparation, parts procurement, safety planning, resource loading, and risk management.
- Manage contracts, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communications, including presentations to senior management.
- Develop long-term strategies for assigned projects and ensure effective implementation of self-assessment and corrective action programs.
- Support outage efforts, including roles at the Operations Command Center (OCC).
Qualifications:
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field + 20 years experience in a technical field.
- OR Associates degree + 22 years experience.
- OR High School Diploma/GED + 24 years experience.
- Project Management Certification (PMP) is mandatory.
- RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certification is required.
- An advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.
Desired Education and Experience:
- Advanced degree in a related field or business.
- Extensive experience as a direct supervisor or project manager in a commercial nuclear industry environment.
- Construction Management Certification.
- Nuclear plant operator production coordination or work management experience.
Certifications:
- Must Have: PMP Certification (Active certification required).
- Nice to Have: Construction Management Certification (desired but not required).
Abilities and Skills:
- Required:
- Expertise in error reduction, human performance improvement, and cost-effective work execution.
- Experience managing complex projects, refueling and forced outages.
- Advanced project management techniques for commercial nuclear power plants.
- Proficiency in stakeholder communication and reporting, including oral boards (Expert Panel Interviews).
Desired:
- Management experience and participation in industry committees or external audits.
- Proficiency in project management and budget process software.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory and procedural requirements for operations, maintenance, and engineering.
- Skilled in MS Office programs and Passport software.
- Diverse Assignment Experience: Acquiring new job skills and knowledge through significant role changes, including external experiences such as startup work, QA/QC roles, military service, or aerospace and semiconductor industry experience.
Additional Details:
- U.S. Citizenship: Yes
- Per Diem Allowed: Yes
- Remote Work: No
- On-Call Requirements: No
- Schedule: 4 days x 10 hours (4/10s).
Benefits:
- Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance.
- Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.