Project Manager - Nuclear Projects I, II, III

KBH Industrial; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 94,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid parental leave

401(k)

Per diem

Job summary

KBH Industrial is seeking a seasoned Project Manager Lead to oversee capital programs in Richland, WA. You will manage a project team of five to ten, drive planning, scheduling and control, and ensure safe, on-time, and within-budget execution while interfacing with client finance and project controls groups.

Responsibilities include developing budgets, contracts, and long-range plans, coordinating with vendors, and communicating with senior management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a technical field with 14+ years of experience.
• PM certification required.
• Advanced degree may substitute two years of experience.
• Nuclear industry or regulated environment experience preferred.
• Strong scheduling and cost management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead small to medium capital projects including staffing, budgeting, scheduling, and execution.
• Direct activities of project teams and coordinate with client, engineers, and management.
• Develop and manage contracts and interface with vendors.
• Prepare and deliver communications to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support outage-related activities and ALARA planning.

Skills

Project management

Risk management

Schedule optimization

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business

Project Management certification

Advanced degree in related field

Tools

Primavera P6

Job description

KBH | Richland, WA | Contract

About Us

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.

Job Summary

Manages projects and programs including planning, scheduling, and control of activities with minimal oversight and direction required. Leads project team of five to ten people. Establishes priorities within projects and maintains a general knowledge of all aspects of the projects within responsibility scope. Directs the activities of project teams; maintains a broad knowledge base of new technologies and industry trends as related to assigned projects; monitors project management processes and recommends changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency; manages project budgets, interacting closely with the finance organization and the project controls group; and coordinates with other project and line managers. Considered proficient in all aspects of project management.

Principal Accountabilities

• The PM lead manages small to medium sized capital projects for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line maintenance as assigned, providing oversight of the staff involved in planning, leading, controlling, and monitoring to ensure that work is implemented safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget.
• This includes all aspects of project implementation including budget, work package preparation, parts procurement, ALARA planning, industrial and nuclear safety, work prioritization, resource loading, and work execution including resolution of schedule delays and conflicts.
• Develops the budgets, including tracking cost versus budget for assigned projects.
• Assures proper progress and focus through frequent interface with the client, engineers, related parties, and management.
• Develop and manage contracts and interface with vendors.
• Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to various groups including senior management.
• Develop and maintain long range plan strategies associated with assigned projects.
• Support effective implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.
• Support the following: Outage support including OCC

Skills and Experience

• Error reduction and human performance improvement methods, and cost-effective work execution methodologies.
• Managing complex projects, on-line work management, or refueling and forced outage related activities.
• Advanced project management techniques at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants or similar facility.

Required Education and Experience

Level I

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university and fourteen years of experience in a technical field;
• OR an AA/AS degree and sixteen years of experience in a technical field;
• OR a High School Diploma or GED and eighteen years of experience in a technical field.
• An advanced degree in a related field of study or business may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.
• Project Management certification is required.

Level II

• Requires an advanced degree in a related field of study or business, a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction, project management, business, or related field AND twelve (12) years of project management experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.
• Requires a bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction, project management, business, or related field AND fourteen (14) years of project management experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.
• OR an associates degree from an accredited college or university and sixteen (16) years experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.
• OR a High School Diploma/GED and eighteen (18) years experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.
• Five years of the required experience may be in a position within the nuclear industry which includes directing project management activities and/or using project management principles.
• Project Management experience in commercial nuclear power plant system(s) replacements/upgrades.

Desired Education/Experience (Level II)

• Construction Management Certification desired?
• Previous RO/SRO license or certification.
• Extensive work experience in the role of direct supervisor or project manager in the commercial nuclear industry environment, focused on maintenance, operations, or construction.
• Nuclear plant operator production coordination experience, work management experience in conducting and coordinating plant production work.

Level III

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in project scheduling, with at least 4 years focused on large-scale, mega projects.
• Experience directly related to life cycle construction projects with a strong understanding of the engineering, procurement, and construction processes.
• Proficiency in scheduling software such as Primavera P6 is mandatory.
• Strong understanding of project management processes, EVM (Earned Value Management), and risk management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to present complex schedules and scenarios clearly.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and with personnel at all organizational levels.
• Experience in Nuclear industry, renewable energy or construction is highly desirable.

Additional Information

• U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
• Schedule: 4 days x 10 hours
• Schedule Description: Mon-Thurs
• Remote work: No
• Per Diem: Yes (Current Per Diem Rate: 216.00000)
• Mob/Demob: No
• Expenses Eligible: Yes
• Being "On Call" required for role: No
• Badge Level: Green Badge Level 2
• Certificates Required: No

The expected pay rate for this position ranges as follows, by level:

• Level I: $45.49 to $81.39/hour
• Level II: $60.39 to $91.89/hour
• Level III: $56.06 to $98.46/hour

Pay offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.

Benefits

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.