Project Manager 2 4P/403

4P Consulting Inc.; Baxley (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 to oversee the Feedwater Heater replacement project at Plant Hatch. This role requires a background in nuclear power project management and a minimum of 5 years of related experience. The Project Manager will coordinate project schedules, lead outage preparations, and ensure compliance with safety standards. Strong technical skills in outage preparation and tools like Maximo and Primavera P6 are highly desired.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in a nuclear power station or heavy industrial plant.
• Direct experience with Feedwater Heater (FWH) replacements is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with schedulers to build the critical path schedule for FWH replacement.
• Lead preparation activities for outage execution.
• Provide craft oversight during planning and execution phases.
• Interface with engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless execution.

Skills

Project management experience

Nuclear plant systems knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field

Tools

Maximo

Primavera P6

Job description

Project Manager 2 – Feedwater Heater (FWH) Replacement

Location: Plant Hatch, Baxley, GA

Contract- 6 Months

Client- Southern Company.

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager 2 with prior nuclear power station project management experience, specifically with Feedwater Heater (FWH) replacements. This role will initially focus on developing the critical path schedule for an FWH replacement project at Plant Hatch, working closely with schedulers, engineering, and craft teams. The Project Manager will coordinate all aspects of the FWH replacement including planning, execution, and outage preparation activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Schedule Development: Collaborate with schedulers to build the critical path schedule for FWH replacement, including pre-outage and outage tasks.
• Outage Planning: Lead preparation activities for outage execution, ensuring scope, resources, and safety standards are aligned.
• Work Oversight: Provide craft oversight during planning and execution phases, including field work, rigging, installation, and reinstallation of interferences.
• Interference Management: Plan and coordinate removal/reinstallation of interferences associated with FWH replacement.
• Rigging & Installation: Manage rigging activities for removal of existing FWH and installation of the new FWH.
• Testing & Verification: Coordinate post-installation testing to ensure performance and compliance with standards.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Interface with engineering, operations, maintenance, supply chain, and safety teams to ensure seamless project execution.
• Reviews & Approvals: Review work orders (WO) and schedules to validate accuracy and readiness.
• Documentation & Reporting: Track project progress, prepare reports, and communicate milestones to leadership.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or related field preferred.
• Experience:
  • 5+ years project management experience in a nuclear power station or heavy industrial plant.
  • Direct experience with Feedwater Heater (FWH) replacements is required.
• Technical Skills:
  • Strong knowledge of outage preparation and nuclear plant systems.
  • Maximo (work order management) and Primavera P6 (schedule development) experience highly desired.
• Other Skills:
  • Strong organizational and leadership abilities.
  • Excellent communication and coordination skills across multidisciplinary teams.
  • Demonstrated success managing critical-path outage projects.

Work Environment

• Location: Primarily on-site at Plant Hatch.
• Schedule: Outage-driven, with flexibility required for extended hours and critical milestone activities.
• Culture: Safety-first mindset with collaboration across operations, engineering, and project teams.