Nuclear Project Manager II

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 87,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k

Calm App

LifeBalance Discount Program

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Nuclear Project Manager II to lead small to medium nuclear capital projects, including outages and system upgrades, ensuring safe, on-time, and cost-effective execution. This hybrid role is based in Richland, WA.

Requirements include advanced engineering degree, 5+ years nuclear PM experience, and knowledge of ALARA, safety, and regulatory compliance. Pay ranges from $63.44 to $96.55 per hour, with full-time benefits described in the posting.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of nuclear industry project management experience.
• Experience managing commercial nuclear power plant system replacements and upgrades.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management and project execution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium-sized capital projects for outages and maintenance.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and control project activities within budget and schedule.
• Direct project teams of 5–10 personnel and coordinate with vendors and engineers.
• Develop and manage contracts and interface with external partners.

Skills

Nuclear PM

Leadership

Budgeting

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Advanced degree in Engineering

RO/SRO certification preferred

Job description

Location & Contract

Location: Richland, Washington Type: Contract Job #8830

Overview

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work hybrid with our client. This Nuclear Project Manager II will lead and oversee small to medium-sized nuclear capital projects, including outage, maintenance, and system upgrade initiatives, ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective execution. The role manages project planning, scheduling, budgeting, contracts, resources, and cross-functional teams while supporting regulatory compliance, industrial safety, and ALARA principles. The ideal candidate brings at least five years of nuclear industry project management experience, including commercial nuclear power plant system replacements and upgrades, along with strong leadership, stakeholder management, and project execution expertise. Preferred qualifications include Construction Management Certification and prior RO or SRO certification. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $63.44 - $96.55

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage small to medium-sized capital projects for refueling outages, forced outages, and online maintenance activities.
• Plan, schedule, monitor, and control project activities to ensure safe, high-quality, on-time, and within-budget execution.
• Direct project teams of 5-10 personnel and establish project priorities to achieve business objectives.
• Oversee all phases of project implementation, including work package development, procurement, resource planning, and execution.
• Manage project budgets, track costs against forecasts, and coordinate closely with finance and project controls teams.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage contracts while serving as the primary interface with vendors and external partners.
• Coordinate with engineers, operations personnel, stakeholders, and management to ensure project alignment and successful delivery.
• Resolve schedule conflicts, resource constraints, and execution challenges to maintain project performance.
• Support ALARA planning, industrial safety, nuclear safety, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Develop and maintain long-range project strategies and implementation plans.
• Monitor project management processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness.
• Prepare and deliver project updates, reports, and presentations to senior leadership and key stakeholders.
• Support Columbia Generating Station's Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program initiatives.
• Provide outage support, including participation in Outage Control Center (OCC) activities.
• Maintain awareness of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices relevant to project execution.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field and 12 years of project management experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment; OR Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Project Management, Business, or a related field and 14 years of project management experience; OR Associate's degree and 16 years of experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment; OR High School Diploma/GED and 18 years of experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.
• Minimum of five years of experience in the nuclear industry directing project management activities and/or applying project management principles.
• Experience managing commercial nuclear power plant system replacements and upgrades.
• Extensive experience as a direct supervisor or project manager in a commercial nuclear industry environment.
• Experience supporting nuclear plant maintenance, operations, or construction activities.
• Nuclear plant production coordination and work management experience, including coordinating plant production work.
• Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, risk management, and project execution within regulated environments.
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and team coordination skills.
• Construction Management Certification preferred.
• Previous Reactor Operator (RO) or Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification preferred.
• Work sponsorship is not available at this time.
• Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.
• Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company.
• This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

Benefits

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program

EEO Statement

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.