Yearlong Contract with potential to go several years or even convert to perm

100% Onsite in Richland WA

Daily Per Diem allowed with financial assistance getting to and from client site

Job Description - Project Manager I

Responsibilities:

• Manage projects and programs, including planning, scheduling, and controlling activities with minimal oversight.
• Lead project teams of 5–10 members, establishing priorities and maintaining a general knowledge of all project aspects within scope.
• Direct project team activities, staying updated on new technologies and industry trends related to assigned projects.
• Monitor project management processes and recommend improvements for effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage project budgets, working closely with finance and project controls teams.
• Coordinate with other project and line managers.

Principal Accountabilities:

• Oversee project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work to ensure safe, quality, on-schedule, and on-budget implementation.
• Develop and track project budgets, working closely with clients, engineers, and other stakeholders.
• Manage contracts and vendor interfaces.
• Create and maintain project schedules that account for risk, progress tracking, critical path, and float management.
• Deliver written and oral presentations to various groups, including senior management.
• Develop and maintain long-term project strategies.
• Support self-assessment and corrective action programs at the Columbia Generating Station.
• 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 + 8 years’ experience in a technical field.
• OR Associate’s degree in the above fields + 10 years’ experience.
• OR High School Diploma/GED + 12 years’ experience.

Desired Education and Experience:

• RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certificate.
• Project Management or Construction Management Certification.
• Experience in supervisory or project management roles in a commercial nuclear industry environment (e.g., maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction).
• Nuclear plant operator production coordination experience or plant production work management.

Certifications:

• Nice to Have:
• PMP Certification.
• Construction Management Certification.

Abilities and Skills:

Required:

• Expertise in error reduction, human performance improvement, and cost-effective work execution.
• Experience in managing projects, on-line work management, or outage management.
• Proficiency in standard project management techniques.

Desired:

• Experience at commercial nuclear power plants or similar facilities.
• Proficiency in project management and budget process software.
• Knowledge of code and regulatory requirements related to maintenance and engineering.
• Experience in evaluating maintenance programs, procedures, schedules, and performance.
• Skilled in software such as Passport and Microsoft Office.

Additional Details:

• Badge Type:
• Green Badge Level 2: Must complete an ePHQ, full background screen, FFD testing. Provides access to specific areas inside and outside the plant 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:

• Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance: Employer-provided life insurance.
• Disability Insurance: Short-term and long-term disability coverage.