Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Projects

Computer Task; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 81,278 - 141,892; Full time

Job summary

A technology services provider is seeking a Senior Project Manager for Nuclear Projects in Richland, WA. The successful candidate will manage large-scale projects over $10M, ensuring they are completed safely, on budget, and on schedule. Responsibilities include budget management, leading project teams, and mentoring less experienced managers. Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree in a related field and extensive project management experience within the nuclear industry. Excellent communication skills and leadership abilities are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 20 years of experience in a technical field required.
• Project Management certification is required.
• RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage project activities for refueling and forced outages.
• Ensure work is implemented safely, within budget and schedule.
• Develop and manage contracts with vendors.

Skills

Expert Panel Interview

Error reduction methods

Project management techniques

Cost-effective work execution methodologies

Management of complex projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management or related field

AA/AS degree with 22 years experience

High School Diploma with 24 years experience

Job description

Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Projects

CTG is seeking to fill a Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Projects opening for a client in Richland, Washington.

Location

Richland, WA

Duration

12 months

Description

Manages projects and programs typically greater than $10M total cost including planning, scheduling, and control of activities independently. Leads project teams greater than ten people. Typically assigned multidiscipline projects and programs involving the most complexity, highest risk, highest financial investment, and requiring strong leadership. Establishes priorities within projects and maintains a general knowledge of all aspects of the projects within responsibility scope. Directs the activities of project teams involving multiple disciplines and organizations; 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; coordinates with other project and line managers; coaches/mentors other project managers and acts for supervisor/manager when required. Considered expert and achieved career excellence in project management (including large scale complex multidiscipline projects) with excellent ability to mentor and lead others.

Principal Accountabilities

The senior project manager manages project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work 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, clearance order preparation, work prioritization, resource loading, risk management, 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. Develops project schedules commensurate with project complexity and size with the goal of being able to manage risk, accurately track progress, enforce accountability, and manage critical path and float.

• Mentors other less experienced project managers.
• 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

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university and twenty years of experience in a technical field;
• OR an AA/AS degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university and twenty-two years of experience in a technical field;
• OR a High School Diploma or GED and twenty-four 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. RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certification is required. Project Management certification is required.

Desired Education and Experience

• Advanced degree in a related field of study or business
• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university
• Construction Management Cert
• Extensive work experience in the role of direct supervisor or project manager in the commercial nuclear industry environment, focused on maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction.
• Nuclear plant operator production coordination experience, work management experience in conducting and coordinating plant production work.

Required Abilities and Skills

• Expert Panel Interview (oral board)
• 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.

Desired Abilities and Skills

• Management Experience
• Diverse Assignment Experience
• Member of industry committee or participate in external audit or assessment
• Project management and budget process software
• Evaluating organizational, personal, technical, and effective maintenance programs, procedures, schedules, and performance
• Code and regulatory requirements as they relate to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project work activities
• Procedures and processes related to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project activities
• Skilled in software programs such as passport and MS Office programs

Excellent verbal and written English communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with a diverse group are required.

CTG does not accept unsolicited resumes from headhunters, recruitment agencies, or fee-based recruitment services for this role.

To Apply

To be considered, please apply directly to this requisition using the link provided. For additional information, please contact Krista Eckard at [e-mail]. Kindly forward to any other interested parties. Thank you!

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $59 to $103 hourly. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained. In addition to salary, a competitive benefit package is also offered.

About CTG

CTG, a Cegeka company, is at the forefront of digital transformation, providing IT and business solutions that accelerate project momentum and deliver desired value. Over nearly 60 years, we have earned a reputation as a faster and more reliable, results-driven partner. Our vision is to be an indispensable partner to our clients and the preferred career destination for digital and technology experts. CTG leverages the expertise of over 9,000 team members in 19 countries to provide innovative solutions. Together, we operate across the Americas, Europe, and India, working in close cooperation with over 3,000 clients in many of today's highest-growth industries. For more information, visit www.ctg.com

Our culture is a direct result of the people who work at CTG, the values we hold, and the actions we take. In other words, our people define our culture. It's a living, breathing thing that is renewed every day through the ways we engage with each other, our clients, and our communities. Part of our mission is to cultivate a workplace that attracts and develops the best people, reflected by our recognition as a Great Place to Work Certified™ company across many of our global operations.

CTG will consider for employment all qualified applicants including those with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable local, state, and federal laws.

CTG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CTG will assure equal opportunity and consideration to all applicants and employees in recruitment, selection, placement, training, benefits, compensation, promotion, transfer, and release of individuals without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, age, disability, marital or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other discriminatory factors as required by law. CTG is fully committed to promoting employment opportunities for members of protected classes.