Principal Field Project Manager

Principal Field Project Manager

Company:
Westinghouse Electric Co (Laveer Engineering)

Location:

Madison, PA, US, 15663

We are seeking an experienced Principal Field Project Manager to lead Non‑Destructive Examinations (NDE) at operating and new construction nuclear power plants. The role involves managing medium‑complexity projects and supervising medium team sizes (average 20‑30 members), including project controls and sub‑project managers. The position is mobile and requires onsite presence 2‑3 days a week.

• Project planning
  • Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Project execution, monitoring, and controlling
  • Assume overall responsibility for profitability of contracts.
  • Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders.
  • Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements and changes.
  • Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management).
  • Review project expenditures against baselines and scope.
  • Promote teamwork and effective communication, including issuing and maintaining project process metrics and process maps.
  • Develop or oversee project databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of documentation.
• Project closing
  • Properly close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems.
  • Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
  • Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
• Develop positive relationships with cross‑functional/product line teams, customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders to drive project to successful completion.
  • Serve as single representative to customer, architect engineer, constructor and Westinghouse business areas.
  • Interpret and transmit contract requirements to functional groups.
  • Integrate project’s objectives and actions through participation with other project groups.
• Seek opportunities and implement continuous improvements to enhance project performance.
  • Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which add value.

• Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical field; and/or equivalent non‑degreed technical experience in an industrial environment.
• 10+ years of project management experience or at least 5 years of project management/supervisory experience and 3+ years in a technical role in field service, nuclear or construction.
• Familiarity with the Project Management Institute’s Project Management Body of Knowledge.
• Required competencies:
  • Communication
  • Driving for Results
  • Employee Development
  • Planning and Organization
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Teamwork
• Advanced interpersonal and leadership skills with ability to lead complex team structures and manage stakeholder relationships.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Office tools; strong working knowledge in project schedule, cost and risk management tools such as Primavera, SAP, Active Risk Manager.
• High‑quality presentation skills.
• Required training completion in Westinghouse systems, procedures and policies.
• Preferred: broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants; familiarity with utility business practices.
• Westinghouse Project Manager qualification in progress or eligibility to enroll; preferred: PMI/PMP certification.
• Proficiency in English; additional languages viewed as a plus.

The base salary range for this position is estimated to be $ to $ per year, based on experience, qualifications and skills.

• Comprehensive medical benefits (medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and HSA with employer contributions).
• Wellness programs including Employee Assistance Program.
• 401(k) with company match contributions.
• Paid vacations and company holidays.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Educational reimbursement and career programs.
• Global recognition and service programs.
• Employee referral program.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices.