Decontamination and De Planning Manager

DECONTAMINATION & DECOMMISSION PLANNING MANAGER

Compensation: ($195,527 - $238,960 annually)

Location:
West Valley Demonstration Project - New York

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.

West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:

• competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
• extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
• 401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
• 4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
• tuition reimbursement & professional development
• atmosphere fostering work life balance

The Decontamination & Decommissioning Planning Manager is responsible for the detailed planning of decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects for day-to-day safe operations while delivering projects on time and within budget.

• BA/BS in engineering or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related project planning experience in nuclear D&D, engineering, operations/maintenance, and/or construction with progressing responsibility
• Minimum of five (5) years of management experience
• Minimum of four (4) years in a DOE or commercial nuclear environment

• PMP or CAPM certification preferred
• Other Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills
• Strong computer skills and proficiency Microsoft Office
• Primavera software or other similar scheduling software experience preferred
• Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills
• Strong ethical standards and integrity

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
• Implement and adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
• Work closely with the Project Management Office and other stakeholders to develop D&D plans associated with WVCA’s Phase 1B scope of work.
• Instill a strong, world-class safety ethic within the workforce by conducting all activities with the utmost attention to personnel safety, operations safety, and environmental excellence.
• Support Decontamination & Decommissioning Manager in execution of various requirements and expectations of DOE contract for the D&D activities at the WVDP facilities.
• Review and approve bid tabulations for commitments for all major purchase orders, contracts, and subcontracts and approve changes to these documents.
• Review and approve projects controls plans to include trend program, project cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, variance analysis, financial reports, risk analysis, and commitments which exceed assigned budgets.
• Lead teams to ensure successful project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with appropriate standards and requirements.
• Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues.
• Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and setting of priorities are resolved by the project team.
• Conduct all businesses activities with a high degree of integrity and candor while maintaining accountability and responsibility for company activities.
• Produce, edit, and present technically accurate documents, reports, and forms and make presentations to employees, management,…