Job Description - Project Manager II

100% Onsite in Richland WA

For those not local, we can offer daily per diem and pay for flight there and back

Multi-year contract with ability to convert to perm

General Information:

• Project Scope: Manages projects and programs typically less than $10M, with responsibilities for complex multidiscipline projects requiring strong leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project teams of more than 10 members, prioritizing tasks and maintaining oversight of all aspects within the project scope.
• Independently plan, schedule, and control project activities.
• Manage budgets, interacting closely with finance and project controls teams.
• Provide coaching and mentorship to other project managers and act for supervisors/managers as needed.
• Monitor project management processes and recommend improvements for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Direct project team activities, stay updated on industry trends, and manage multidiscipline projects with proficiency.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversee project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work to ensure safety, quality, schedule adherence, and budget control.
• Handle all aspects of project implementation, including budget management, work package preparation, procurement, ALARA planning, safety, clearance order preparation, and risk management.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, manage critical paths and float, and ensure proper tracking of progress.
• Manage contracts, interface with vendors, and handle stakeholder communications, including presentations to senior management.
• Support Columbia Generating Station’s Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.
• Provide outage support, including at the Operations Command Center (OCC).

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field + 14 years’ experience in a technical field.
• OR Associate’s degree + 16 years’ experience.
• OR High School Diploma/GED + 18 years’ experience.
• Project Management Certification (PMP) is mandatory.
• An advanced degree may substitute for two years of experience.

1. 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 (e.g., maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction).
• RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certificate.
• Construction Management Certification.
• Experience in nuclear plant operator production coordination or plant production work management.

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, including refueling and forced outages.
• Proficiency in advanced project management techniques for commercial nuclear power plants.

Desired:

• Supervisory experience.
• Industry committee participation or internal audit/assessment leadership.
• Proficiency in project management and budgeting software.
• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements for maintenance, operations, construction, and engineering.
• Skilled in Passport software and MS Office programs.
• Diverse Assignment Experience: Experience in new job skills acquisition or cross-organizational rotations, including external experiences such as startup, QA/QC, or military roles.

Additional Details:

• Badge Type:
• Green Badge Level 2: Requires ePHQ, full background screening, and FFD testing. Provides access to specific plant areas based on UAR requests.
• U.S. Citizenship: Yes
• Per Diem Allowed: Yes
• Remote Work: No
• On-Call Requirements: No
• Schedule: 4 days x 10 hours (4/10s).

Benefits

Healthcare, Dental, Vision, Short/Long Term Disability, Life Insurance