Senior Nuclear Project Manager

ACS Professional Staffing provided pay range

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$58.90/hr - $102.38/hr

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Senior Nuclear Project Manager will lead and oversee complex projects for refueling outages, forced outages, and online work, ensuring safe, high-quality execution on time and within budget. Responsibilities include managing budgets, schedules, risk, and resources; coordinating with clients, vendors, and internal teams; resolving conflicts; and mentoring project managers while driving strategic planning and operational excellence.

This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $58.90 - $102.38

• Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40‑hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90‑days of employment)
• EAP: Employee Assistance Program
• Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short‑Term Disability, Voluntary Long‑Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked – employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following: Calm App, Life Balance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and assigned online work, ensuring safe, high‑quality execution on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee all aspects of project implementation, including:
• Budget development and cost tracking
• Work package preparation and parts procurement
• ALARA planning and industrial/nuclear safety compliance
• Clearance order preparation, work prioritization, resource allocation, and risk management
• Execution oversight, including resolving schedule delays and conflicts
• Develop and maintain detailed project schedules aligned with complexity and scope to manage risk, track progress, enforce accountability, and control critical path and float.
• Interface regularly with clients, engineers, vendors, and management to ensure alignment and progress.
• Manage contracts and vendor relationships effectively.
• Mentor and support less experienced project managers.
• Prepare and deliver clear written and oral communications to diverse audiences, including senior leadership.
• Contribute to long‑range planning strategies for assigned projects.
• Support implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self‑Assessment and Corrective Action Program.
• Provide outage support, including participation in the Outage Control Center (OCC).

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university and 20 years of experience in a technical field;
• OR an AA/AS degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university and 22 years of experience in a technical field; OR a High School Diploma or GED and 24 years of experience in a technical field.
• An advanced degree in a related field of study or business may be accepted in lieu of 2 years of experience.
• RO/SRO License or CGS Management Certification is required.
• Project Management certification is required.
• Construction Management Certification or equivalent.
• Extensive experience as a direct supervisor or project manager in the commercial nuclear industry, with a focus on maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction.
• Experience in nuclear plant operations, production coordination, and work management for plant production activities.
• Ability to successfully complete an Expert Panel Interview (oral board).
• Strong knowledge of error reduction techniques, human performance improvement methods, and cost‑effective work execution strategies.
• Proven ability to manage complex projects, including online work management and refueling or forced outage activities.
• Advanced project management techniques applicable to commercial nuclear power plants or similar facilities.
• Diverse assignment experience requiring acquisition…