Senior Project Manager

TerraPower

Bellevue (WA)

On-site

USD 184,000 - 246,000

Full time

8 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Discretionary incentive

Medical and Wellness Benefits

Parental Leave

401k Plan

PTO 21 days

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support

Job summary

TerraPower in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Senior Project Manager for Equipment Delivery Management (EDM) to lead a PM team delivering critical equipment packages on schedule and within budget. Focus on cost reduction, EVMS, risk management, and safety.

You will partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Construction to drive performance, implement tracking systems, and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives and investor reporting.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, supply chain, or a related technical discipline.
15+ years of experience in project management, supply chain oversight, or equipment delivery on major capital programs.
Experience on nuclear, energy, defense, or heavy industrial capital projects strongly preferred.
Ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and drive organizational development.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Familiarity with EVMS, integrated master scheduling, and milestone governance.
Knowledge of PMBOK, Agile, Jira, Power BI, Planner, Confluence.

Responsibilities

Lead and develop the Equipment Delivery PM team (PMs and PCs) to drive execution.
Recruiting, onboarding, and integration of new hires; mentor for growth.
Establish organizational structure, roles, and operating model with clear RACI.
Identify and implement major cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
Drive proactive risk management and issue resolution, with actionable mitigation strategies.
Ensure schedule adherence (>= 90%) and continuous improvement in planning.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, supply chain, or a related technical discipline

Tools

Jira

Power BI

Planner

Confluence

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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The Senior Project Manager, Equipment Delivery Management (EDM) leads the Equipment Delivery PM organization, overseeing a team of Project Managers and Project Coordinators. This role is responsible for achieving strategic project goals, driving cost reduction and efficiency, ensuring excellence in earned value management, proactive issue prevention, robust risk management, and building a high-performing team. The Senior PM partners closely with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other stakeholders to deliver critical equipment packages on schedule and within budget, while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and technical rigor.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Management

Build, lead, and develop the Equipment Delivery PM team, including PMs and PCs, fostering a collaborative, accountable, and execution-focused culture.
Support recruiting, onboarding, and integration of new hires and transferred employees; mentor and coach team members for professional growth and effectiveness.
Establish and maintain the organizational structure, roles, and operating model for the EDM PM group, including clear RACI alignment with Supply Chain Management and Engineering teams.

Strategic Project Execution

Identify and implement major cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements within the project scope, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, and technical requirements.
Drive proactive issue identification, prevention, and early resolution, minimizing reliance on formal escalation and schedule control mechanisms.
Lead the development, maintenance, and improvement of tracking systems to ensure clear visibility, alignment, and integration of collaboration between TerraPower and partner organizations.

Earned Value Management (EVM) & Cost Control

Establish and reinforce strong EVM practices within the team, ensuring timely, accurate, and actionable performance data for effective project control and decision-making.
Hold full cost account management leadership for equipment packages.
Review and validate EVM data, coach team members in EVM principles, and drive identification of root causes and corrective actions for performance variances.

Risk Management & Issue Resolution

Drive disciplined and proactive risk management, ensuring risks are current, actionable, and reflective of project reality.
Conduct regular risk reviews, validate risk quality, and ensure risks are used as a decision-making tool.
Guide PMs and PCs in identifying meaningful risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.

Schedule Adherence & Continuous Improvement

Ensure schedule adherence (>= 90%) through planning discipline, execution ownership, and proactive issue management.
Analyze missed commitments, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement in planning and execution reliability.
Maintain alignment between tracking systems and integrated project schedules.

Stakeholder Engagement & Corporate Initiatives

Partner with Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction, Project Controls, and other stakeholders to mature opportunities and drive alignment.
Support investment-related corporate initiatives, including strategic investors, financial investors, and U.S. Government reporting requirements.

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, supply chain, or a related technical discipline.
15+ years of experience in project management, supply chain oversight, or equipment delivery on major capital programs, with demonstrated cost account management or EVMS experience.
Experience on nuclear, energy, defense, or heavy industrial capital projects strongly preferred.
Proven ability to lead teams, manage complex workflows, and drive organizational development.
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Working knowledge of earned value management systems (EVMS), integrated master scheduling, and milestone governance.
Familiarity with project management tools and methodologies (e.g., PMBOK, Agile), and tools such as Jira, Power BI, Planner, and Confluence.
Commitment to trust, integrity, open communication, and fostering teamwork.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Salary Range: $184,367.94 – $245,823.92

Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
- Medical
- Vision
- Dental
- Life and Disability
- Gender Affiration Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
- 10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities