Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 103,200 - 129,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) match

Paid vacations

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Career programs

Global recognition

Employee referrals

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company in Cranberry Township, PA is seeking a Principal Project Manager on the Americas Engineered Solutions team to lead medium to large-scale nuclear projects up to $15M. You will oversee planning, cost control, risk management and stakeholder communication, coordinating diverse disciplines from engineering to field services.

The role offers on-site collaboration with 2–3 days per week in office and a flexible mobile working arrangement, reporting to the Director of

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related technical discipline and 5+ years of PM experience.
• Advanced knowledge of PMI PMBOK guidelines.
• Broad nuclear power plant knowledge and related industry practices.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Complete planning, develop scope, schedule and cost baselines.
• Assume profitability responsibility for contracts.
• Acquire team members to complete work per plan.
• Manage scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality and resources.
• Communicate contract requirements to functional groups and stakeholders.
• Prepare cost forecasts and progress evaluations to support performance.
• Close projects by archiving documentation and reporting outcomes.
• Identify improvement opportunities and risk avoidance for future work.
• Represent customer, architect, constructor and Westinghouse in projects.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Nuclear power plants knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.

As a Principal Project Manager on the Americas Engineered Solutions team, you will be managing projects within the AES organization where we design and build operating plant NSSS components, design modifications for –and support– operating plants. You will be responsible for all project management processes on medium complexity projects or on a portion (i.e. work package) of highly complex projects, typically below $15M in value. These can include component and uprating projects. The role will supervise medium team sizes (average 5–20 team members) which will include project controls. You may serve as a Technical Inputs Lead for medium complexity projects as assigned. May be assigned overall project manager responsibility of a highly complex project in a deputy capacity (with direct guidance of a Program Manager or higher). Example project disciplines include Engineering, Field Services, Software, Innovation/Product Development, and Process Improvement. All project management is performed in accordance with the established Westinghouse policies, procedures, systems, and requirements. You will report to the Director of Major Projects and will be based out of our Cranberry Township, PA location. This role is eligible for a mobile working arrangement and is expected on site 2–3 days per week.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Assume overall responsibility for profitability of contracts.
• 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 stakeholders through use of delegates/support as applicable.
• Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups 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, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members.
• Properly close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
• Serve as single representative to customer, architect engineer, constructor and Westinghouse business areas in support of project.
• Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups.
• Integrate project's objectives and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants. Familiarity with utility business practices including knowledge of utility operations, maintenance and engineering practices, knowledge of procurement processes and material management are desirable but not mandatory. For international projects, knowledge of local business practices and contracting.

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• 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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.