Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Project Manager

MN

NOTE:

We are open to candidates who want to relocate for a long term contract role to Minnesota. The position offers Per Diem + hourly rate Pay : $65.00 - $73.00 per hour

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Our client is seeking a Project Manager II to support capital projects at the corporate office in Minneapolis, MN. This role will be responsible for managing large-scale projects from initiation through closeout, including long-term planning, cost estimation, resource deployment, and execution oversight.

The Project Manager II will play a critical role in capital asset management, including supporting license extensions from 60 to 80 years, overseeing capital improvements, and ensuring proper asset depreciation alignment. This individual will lead projects valued at $1M+ and work cross-functionally to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

• Lead cradle-to-grave project management for capital projects exceeding $1M
• Develop and solidify long-term project plans and improve project cost estimates
• Coordinate deployment of personnel and internal resources to projects
• Manage contract initiation and vendor oversight
• Monitor project scope, schedule, budget, and financial performance
• Conduct risk identification and mitigation planning
• Escalate issues and present recommendations to senior leadership for approval
• Interface with maintenance, engineering, controls, finance, supply chain, and external vendors
• Participate in weekly stakeholder meetings and status updates
• Conduct field/plant observations to support implementation and issue resolution
• Ensure adherence to regulatory and safety standards

This position supports a team of 32 professionals under JD and collaborates with:

• Maintenance Organization
• Engineering Department
• Controls Group
• Finance Organization
• Senior Leadership
• Internal Supply Chain
• External Vendors

The culture is highly supportive and collaborative, with strong cross-functional engagement and leadership visibility.

• Standard business hours
• During outages: minimum 60 hours per week (12-hour days, 6–7 days per week)
• Occasional field/plant visits required
• Rare travel may be required (reimbursed at cost)
• Non-local candidates must relocate at their own expense

• 5–7 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience
• Experience managing projects valued at $1M+
• Strong financial oversight and budget management experience
  
  Ability to operate in highly regulated environments
• U.S. Citizenship required

• Nuclear industry background (strongly preferred)
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background preferred
• Civil or construction experience helpful
• ABET-accredited degree desirable
• Ex-Navy (Submarine/Nuclear) experience considered
• PMP certification strongly preferred
• Experience with SAP, Unifier, UKG Workday, MS Project, P6/Primavera
• SRO certification or plant licensing knowledge beneficial
• Experience with WECTEC or Client is a plus

• Strong communicator with executive presence
• Skilled in stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination
• Proven risk management and problem-solving capabilities
• Comfortable working both in office and field environments
• Able to obtain and maintain nuclear clearance
• Stable work history with progressive project leadership experience