Principal Project Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Comprehensive Health Benefits

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider seeks a Principal Project Manager to oversee projects within the AES organization. This role involves managing medium complexity projects and leading a team while ensuring the profitability and compliance of contracts. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's degree and over 5 years of Project Management experience, along with strong knowledge of nuclear power plants. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Project Management experience required.
• Advanced knowledge of Project Management Institute's standards.
• Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants and utility operations.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of project planning including scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.
• Serve as single representative to customer and stakeholders.

Skills

Project Management

Team Leadership

Nuclear Power Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related field

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.
• 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.

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 $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program: confidential counseling and resources for employees, eligible dependents, and household members
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacations and Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements
• Educational Reimbursement Program
• 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.

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

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