Nuclear Project Manager (7976)

Overview :

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Nuclear Project Manager position will manage projects and programs, including planning, scheduling, and activity control.

The role involves leading project teams of more than ten people on complex, multidiscipline initiatives, requiring strong leadership and prioritization skills.

The manager will oversee project budgets, collaborate with finance and project controls, and mentor other project managers.

A broad knowledge of new technologies and industry trends is essential, along with proficiency in all aspects of project management to enhance effectiveness and efficiency.

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

Pay rate : $63.44 - $95.73

Benefits :

• 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, HSA, Group Life / AD&D, Voluntary Life / AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
• Other benefits include the following : Calm App, Access Perks

Responsibilities :

• Manage project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work, ensuring safe, quality implementation on schedule and within budget.
• Oversee staff involved in planning, leading, controlling, and monitoring project activities.
• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking costs versus budget for assigned projects.
• Develop work packages, parts procurement, and ALARA planning.
• Ensure compliance with industrial and nuclear safety standards, including clearance order preparation.
• Prioritize work, manage resource loading, and address risk management throughout project execution.
• Resolve schedule delays and conflicts effectively.
• Develop project schedules tailored to project complexity, tracking progress and managing critical path and float.
• Communicate project status and updates through written and oral presentations to various stakeholders, including senior management.
• Develop and maintain long-range planning strategies for assigned projects.
• Support the effective implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.
• Provide outage support, including coordination with 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 14 years of experience in a technical field;
• OR an AA / AS degree and 16 years of experience in a technical field;
• OR a High School Diploma or GED and 18 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.
• Project Management certification is required.
• RO / SRO License or CGS Management Certification
• Construction Management Certification
• Extensive experience as a direct supervisor or project manager in the commercial nuclear industry, focusing on maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction.
• Nuclear plant operator production coordination experience and work management experience in plant production work.
• Proficiency in error reduction and human performance improvement methods along with cost-effective work execution methodologies.
• Experience managing complex projects, including online work management or refueling and forced outage activities.
• Advanced project management techniques in Commercial Nuclear Power Plants or similar facilities.
• Supervisory experience in relevant fields.
• Membership in industry committees or experience leading internal audits or assessments.
• Familiarity with project management and budget process software.
• Ability to evaluate organizational, personal, technical, and effective maintenance programs, procedures, schedules, and cost performance.
• Knowledge of code and regulatory requirements related to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project activities.
• Understanding of procedures and processes related to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project activities.
• Skilled in software programs such as Passport and MS Office.
• Diverse assignment experience that demonstrates acquisition of new skills or knowledge, facilitating career progression and supporting business needs.

Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position.

Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company.

This particular position requires U.S. citizenship.

ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law.

The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested.

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