Project Director, Major Projects

Westinghouse Electric Company; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 162,000 - 203,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy solutions provider is seeking a Project Director to lead complex EPC projects. The role involves managing project plans and interfacing with customers. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of EPC project management experience and a strong background in the nuclear industry. This remote position requires travel to customer sites.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical benefits

Wellness programs

401(k) with company match

Paid vacations and company holidays

Flexible work arrangements

Educational reimbursement

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in EPC project management, ideally in the nuclear industry.
• Track record managing complex, multi-phase projects.
• Experience with outage services and nuclear plant operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead execution of large-scale EPC projects.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans.
• Interface with customers to manage expectations.

Skills

EPC project management

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Team leadership

Project management tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management

PMP certification

Tools

Primavera P6

SAP

ARM

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 the Project Director in our newly formed Major Projects group, you will help expand Westinghouse's capabilities to lead large, complex, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple P&Ls, with a focus on EPC-type projects requiring dedicated project teams and execution strategies.

You will report to the VP of Major Projects. This is a remote role that can be performed from anywhere in the United States, though frequent travel to customer sites will be required.

Responsibilities

• Lead the execution of large-scale, multi-phase EPC projects with cross-functional teams and external partners.
• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource allocation.
• Be the primary interface with the customer, ensuring agreement on contract terms, scope, and execution strategy.
• Coordinate across multiple Westinghouse P&Ls and functional groups to ensure seamless delivery.
• Oversee subcontracted work scopes.
• Manage Westinghouse scopes including engineering, procurement, field implementation, nuclear welding, and project controls.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory standards, and quality expectations.
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor performance and drive corrective actions.
• Provide executive-level reporting and updates to both Westinghouse and customer leadership.
• Mentor supporting PMs and project controls staff as the group scales.
• Travel and spend extended periods at customer sites during critical phases.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required; Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management preferred.
• PMP certification required.
• 10+ years of experience in EPC project management, with exposure to the nuclear industry.
• Track record managing complex, multi-phase projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Experience with outage services and nuclear plant operations.
• Proficient in project management tools (Primavera P6, SAP, ARM) and EVM methodologies.

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 $162,000.00 to $202,500.00 per year. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

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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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