Project Manager - Nuclear Projects

Richland, WA

Full time

** GENERAL SUMMARY*
* Manages projects and programs typically less than $10M including planning, scheduling, and control of activities independently. Leads project teams greater than ten people. Typically assigned complex multidiscipline projects and programs where strong leadership is required. Establishes priorities within projects and maintains a general knowledge of all aspects of the projects within responsibility scope. Directs the activities of project teams; maintains a broad knowledge base of new technologies and industry trends as related to assigned projects;

monitors project management processes and recommends changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency; manages project budgets, interacting closely with the finance organization and the project controls group; coordinates with other project and line managers; coaches/mentors other project managers and acts for supervisor/manager when required. Considered proficient in all aspects of project management (including large scale complex multidiscipline projects) with excellent ability to mentor and lead others.

** PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES *
* The project manager II manages project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work as assigned, providing oversight of the staff involved in planning, leading, controlling, and monitoring to ensure that work is implemented safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget. This includes all aspects of project implementation including budget, work package preparation, parts procurement, ALARA planning, industrial and nuclear safety, clearance order preparation, work prioritization, resource loading, risk management, and work execution including resolution of schedule delays and conflicts.

Develops the budgets, including tracking cost versus budget for assigned projects. Assures proper progress and focus through frequent interface with the client, engineers, related parties, and management. Develop and manage contracts and interface with vendors. Develops project schedules commensurate with project complexity and size with the goal of being able to manage risk, accurately track progress, enforce accountability, and manage critical path and float.

Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to various groups including senior management.

Develop and maintain long range plan strategies associated with assigned projects.

Support effective implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.

Support the following:

1. ERO

2. Outage support including OCC

** REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE*
* ** Project Manager II - Nuclear Projects*
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university  
** AND
* * fourteen years of experience in a technical field;

** OR
* * an AA/AS degree  
** AND
* * sixteen years of experience in a technical field;

** OR
* * a High School Diploma or GED  
** AND
* * eighteen years of experience in a technical field. An advanced degree in a related field of study or business may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience. Project Management certification is required.

** Project Manager I - Nuclear Projects.*
* Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university  
** AND
* * seven years of experience in an electrical, mechanical or civil field;

** OR
* * Associate's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related technical curriculum from accredited college or university  
** AND
* * nine years of experience in an electrical, mechanical or civil field;

** OR
* * High School Diploma/GED  
** AND
* * eleven years of experience in an electrical, mechanical or civil field

** PAY RANGE*
* ** Project Manager II - Nuclear Projects Salary:**  $145,302 - $217,952

** Midpoint:**  $181,627

** Project Manager I - Nuclear Projects Salary:**  $126,362 - $189,542

** Midpoint:**  $157,952

Typically, selected candidates are hired between the minimum and midpoint of the range, based on applicable experience and qualifications, market rate, internal equity, and budgetary allowances.

Offers will be negotiated based on each candidate's qualifications.

** INCENTIVE COMPENSATION*
* This role may be eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on employee performance against defined metrics and company goals.

** BENEFITS*
* Energy Northwest (EN) provides a phenomenal benefits package. Washington State also has no state income tax, and the Tri-Cities provides a cost-of-living lower than the national average.

EN offers substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan. EN also offers multiple options for medical, dental,…