Advanced Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Hopkins (SC); On-site; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and company holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking an Advanced Project Manager in Columbia, SC, working onsite to lead medium to high complexity projects. You will oversee 5–10 team members and serve as the primary liaison to customers, architects, engineers, constructors, and internal Westinghouse departments, ensuring contract requirements are met and changes are managed.

Responsibilities include developing plans, baselines, and change control; managing scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable disciplines (Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline).
• 5 years of experience as project manager leading medium/high complexity projects; 3 years in technical role + 2 years as PM considered equivalent.
• Advanced Project Manager qualification completed; PMP or equivalent certification required for external candidates.
• Experience with project management in a manufacturing environment and knowledge of procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan projects including scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Oversee project team size typically 5–10; manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Communicate contract requirements and changes across departments using an integrated change process.
• Prepare cost forecasts and progress evaluations including Earned Value Management.
• Close projects by archiving documentation in relevant systems.

Skills

PM leadership

PMP

MS Project

Primavera P6

Scheduling

Cost management

Manufacturing experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As an Advanced Project Manager, you will be responsible for all project management processes on medium complexity projects or on a portion of complex projects. Oversee small to medium team sizes (average 5-10 team members) May serve as a Technical Inputs Lead for the medium complexity proposal projects as assigned. May be assigned overall project manager responsibility of a complex project in a deputy capacity (with direct guidance of a Program Manager or higher).

You will report to the Project Manager Office Manager and be located at Columbia, SC. You will support this role 100% onsite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Assume overall responsibility for success of projects. Based on project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work.
• Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and partners through use of delegates/support as applicable. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to teams following an integrated change management process.
• Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management) to support project performance and financial reporting requirements.
• Review project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope.
• Develop or oversee project databases and systems to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members.
• Close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools.
• Be the single representative to customer, architect engineer, constructor and Westinghouse departments to support project. Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to departments. Integrate project's goals and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 5 years of experience as project manager leading and directing medium or high complexity projects to successful completion. We may consider 3 years in technical/engineering role and 2 years as project manager as equivalent.
• Westinghouse Advanced Project Manager qualification completed. For external candidate, PMP (Project Management Professional), or equivalent certification, or meet eligibility requirements.
• Experience with project management in a manufacturing environment. Familiarity with manufacturing business practices including knowledge of operations, maintenance and engineering practices, knowledge of procurement processes and material management are desirable but not required
• Well-versed in Schedule Theory and Cost Management; experience with MS Project required and Primavera P6.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200 to $129,000 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality
• Integrity and Trust
• Customer Focus and Innovation
• Speed and Passion to Win
• Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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