Senior Project Manager, WSI Nuclear Division

aisholdingcompanyllc; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

WSI is seeking an experienced Sr. Project Manager for its nuclear division. You will oversee a portfolio delivering multiple nuclear repairs totaling $8M-$12M annually, handling planning, execution, and bid reviews to achieve growth goals.

Responsibilities include managing the bid process, delivering projects on schedule and within budget, and optimizing commercial terms. Travel and leadership in a fast-paced environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree, preferably in mechanical, nuclear, materials or welding.
• A Masters degree is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• P&L responsibility for assigned projects including bid preparation, contract closure, and project delivery.
• Regular reporting on project revenue forecasting, sales closure activity, and project delivery status.
• Manage the bid proposal process and operational delivery with internal or contract resources.
• Develop ongoing account relationships to expand existing accounts and RFQ opportunities.
• Prepare and present assigned commercial proposals to ensure complete content, technical accuracy, and favorable terms.
• Negotiate profitable closure on contracts to meet financial goals.
• Develop project delivery schedules and monitor performance on quality, cost, and schedule.
• Leverage pre/post project activities to maximize revenue potential.
• Travel approximately 5% to 15% to customer sites.

Skills

P&L ownership

Nuclear systems

Project management

Contract negotiation

Procurement management

International experience

Communication skills

Organization and planning

Welding processes

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor of Science Engineering

Master’s degree desirable

Job description

ABOUT US

Located across the globe and with more than 45 years of experience, WSI is the industry leader in automated repairs for pressure equipment. WSI’s industry experience, global presence, and best‑in‑class execution is the key to delivering improved plant reliability safely and effectively.

WSI has the mission to advance innovation for global infrastructure through specialized industrial technologies. Our people empower and define who we are. Our shared values are the foundation for building strong, trusting relationships with our employees, stakeholders, and customers. We're small enough for your ideas to make an immediate impact and large enough to offer you opportunities to grow professionally at any stage of your career.

JOB SUMMARY

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Sr. Project Manager to join our nuclear division. In this role, you will be responsible for overall assigned project portfolio performance. A typical project portfolio will consist of delivering multiple nuclear repair projects totaling $8M to $12M per year.

As our Sr Project Manager, Nuclear Division, you will handle the planning and execution of projects to quoted time schedules and profit margins. In this role, you will be responsible for technical and commercial review of all work scope opportunities and prepare detailed bid proposals to achieve required business growth.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• P&L responsibility for assigned projects to include bid preparation, contract closure, and project delivery, to meet WSI’s overall business commitments to stakeholders.
• Regular reporting to management regarding project revenue forecasting, sales closure activity, and project delivery status for the assigned project portfolio.
• Manage the bid proposal process and operational delivery process through use of in‑house (or contract) resources, as needed, to fulfill customer requirements and achieve target profit goals for all projects.
• Develop ongoing account relationships that can be leveraged to further the development of existing accounts and gain exposure to increasing levels of business activity (RFQ and outage maintenance planning).
• Prepare and present (for approval) assigned commercial proposals prior to delivery to the customer to ensure the following:
• Proposal content is complete and accurate
• Technical accuracy for the work scope stated
• Commercial terms and strategy meet requirements
• On‑time delivery
• Negotiate profitable closure on all contracts to ensure terms and conditions meet financial goals.
• Develop project delivery schedules required to meet customer commitments and monitor and report on performance of all projects with regard to quality, cost, schedule, and customer satisfaction.
• Leverage project implementation exposure and performance for added work and account penetration. Develop strategy and up‑scope all projects to maximize revenue potential on each project through:
• Use of pre‑project planning meetings / kickoff meetings
• Use of on‑site management time during project implementation
• Use of post‑project reviews on site
• Maximize project customer and financial closure, as required, to ensure commercial objectives and account relations are maximized.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree, preferably in mechanical, nuclear, materials or welding. A Masters degree is highly desirable.

COMPETENCY SUMMARY

• Financial Planning and Cost Management
• Strong technical aptitude (prior nuclear systems/repair experience is preferred)
• Project Management certification is desirable
• Strategic business planning
• Background in welding processes / technologies
• Familiarity with nuclear systems and nuclear systems operations
• Strong communication skills (oral and written)
• Organization and planning
• Contract negotiation and closure
• Familiarity with organized labor unions (Pipefitter and Boilermaker) is desirable
• Procurement / subcontractor management
• International experience is desirable

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Sitting for long periods at a computer. Standing, walking, sitting, lifting up to 30 lbs.
• Office environment.
• Travel approximately 5% to 15% of the time to customer sites.
• The pay range for this role is $150,000-$170,000.