Senior Program Manager

Westinghouse Electric; United States; On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Health, Wellness and Income Protection

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacations and Holidays

Flexible Work Arrangements

Educational Reimbursement Program

Employee Referral Program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company is seeking a Program Manager to lead uprate projects at nuclear plants, focusing on Balance of Plant license basis and plant modifications. You will coordinate evaluations, manage cost estimates, schedules and technical communications with clients and vendors.

The role requires a strong background in nuclear plant systems, extensive project leadership, and the ability to work remotely with occasional on-site visits and travel to client sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management is required.
• 5 years of experience with large high-complexity projects at nuclear power plants is required; 10+ years preferred.
• Experience with nuclear plant integrated systems operation, especially balance of plant (thermal cycle).
• Experience leading large high-value field-based projects at nuclear plants; outage support and nuclear Appendix B QA programs desired.

Responsibilities

• Technically responsible for entire project scope for assigned uprate projects.
• Develop and input cost estimates and offers; support negotiations with the client.
• Drive safe, on-time, first-time quality delivery; manage schedules and financials; maintain project details and communications.
• Serve as a technical contact with clients, suppliers, and Westinghouse leadership for project communications.
• Coordinate development of technical responses; manage teams of engineers and design solutions.

Skills

Nuclear power plant experience

Project management

Technical leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Science/Construction Management

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.

About the role

As a Program Manager supporting our Nuclear Power Plant Uprate team, you will be technically responsible for all aspects of uprate projects at nuclear power plants, with a focus on Balance of Plant License Basis and physical plant modifications. You will coordinate evaluation of required modifications needed to support uprate power levels (i.e. replacement of important components such as pumps, motors, heat exchangers). A working knowledge of the thermal cycle at a power plant is required. Previous experience on uprate or similar large-scale projects.

You will report to the Manager of Projects. This is a remote position and may require being onsite at plants during projects. Periodic travel to client sites will also be required.

Key Responsibilities

• Technically responsible for entire project scope for assigned projects. Due to the technical leadership expected, we expect that you will support a limited number of projects or focus solely on a single plant uprate.
• Oversee and provide input to development of cost estimates and offers for associated projects and support customer negotiations and be an advocate for Westinghouse value‑added opportunities at customer sites.
• Support the project manager in driving safe and event‑free, first‑time quality project delivery including maintaining the schedule, tracking and projecting financials, logging all project details, and active management with internal and external communications. Develop and implement recovery plans when projects are off‑track.
• You will be an important technical contact with clients, suppliers, sub‑vendors, and our teams, including senior Westinghouse leadership for all project related communications.
• Coordinate development of technical responses to issues. Manage teams of engineers to prioritize and evaluate technical challenges and design solutions to issues.
• Cultivate relationships with team members, customers, and other partners (e.g., internal management) in a matrix environment to facilitate successful project completion and identify opportunities for additional business growth.
• You will implement mitigating actions for risks throughout entire project lifecycle and look for cost‑sharing opportunities with clients.
• Present monthly project review meetings with Westinghouse executive management.
• Present scheduled client status meetings (quarterly) with senior leadership representation from Westinghouse and the client.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in the fields of Engineering, Science, or Construction Management.
• 5 years of experience with large high‑complexity projects at nuclear power plants is required. 10+ years is preferred.
• Specific experience preferred in the area of nuclear power plant integrated systems operation with a focus on balance of plant (thermal cycle) design and operation. Previously licensed nuclear power plant operators are welcome.
• Experience providing technical leadership on large high‑value field‑based projects at nuclear plants. Outage support and experience complying with nuclear Appendix B quality assurance programs is desired.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications, and skills, is estimated to be $144,000 to $180,000.

• 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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