Senior Project Manager Nuclear (Richland, WA)

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Senior Project Manager Nuclear

Richland, WA

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:

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field + 20 years’ experience in a technical field.
OR Associate’s 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:

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.

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