Project Manager, Operations Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company provided pay range

This range is provided by Westinghouse Electric Company. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

$80.00/hr - $82.00/hr

The role REQUIRES US citizenship and the ability to obtain unescorted nuclear facility access. To obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility the candidate SHALL pass a background check, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug and alcohol screening), and meet the requirements of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Access Authorization program.

The candidate will take on capital project scopes of work including but not limited to nuclear plant modifications/upgrades, equipment replacement, or facility upgrade related projects. The role may also include creating or revising long‑term project plans, enhancing project estimates, managing project resources, and managing program related projects.

A typical day is non‑remote site‑based and involves coordination with stakeholders, interfacing with the construction/maintenance organization and engineering department and implementing projects. Tasks include weekly meetings, coordination, sourcing vendors, contract initiation and management, monitoring financials, escalating concerns, adhering to scope, schedule, and budget, risk management, and presenting to gain approvals for authorization. The role also involves field/plant observation and working with internal/external stakeholders.

• Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience, experience managing projects of at least $1 million, and a nuclear power background is strongly preferred.
• ABET accredited Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Nuclear Engineering background, as well as construction experience is preferred. Finance background is also beneficial.
• Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMBOK Waterfall/Predictive project management techniques/processes.
• Ex‑Navy nuclear experience or previous utility/power plant experience is preferred if no commercial nuclear power experience.
• Previous experience with SAP, Unifier, UKG Workday, MS Project, and P6/Primavera is helpful.
• PMP certification is strongly preferred but not required. SRO certification or Operator license from a plant knowledge perspective is also beneficial.

• Mid‑Senior level

• Contract

• Project Management

• Utilities and Construction