Nuclear Project Manager III (8623)

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. The Nuclear Project Manager III leads large, complex, multidisciplinary projects exceeding $10M, overseeing planning, scheduling, and execution across the full EPC lifecycle. This role manages scope, budgets, risks, and project controls while driving efficiency, quality, and resource optimization. Provides technical oversight of documentation, field execution, and compliance with ASME Section XI and other standards. Collaborates with stakeholders and vendors, mentors staff, and supports high-risk project delivery. Requires commercial nuclear experience, Primavera P6 proficiency, PMP certification, and strong expertise in EVM, risk management, and large-scale project execution. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay range: $58.41 - $102.38

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 available: 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, LifeBalance Discount Program

Responsibilities:

• Manage large, complex, multidiscipline projects and programs exceeding $10M, including planning, scheduling, execution, and control of all activities
• Lead project teams of 10+ members and oversee cross-functional coordination across multiple organizations
• Establish project priorities and maintain oversight of all project phases, risks, and deliverables
• Direct engineering, procurement, construction, and implementation activities for high-risk, high-investment projects
• Manage project budgets and forecasts; collaborate closely with finance and project controls teams
• Monitor project management processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
• Conduct technical reviews of project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, work orders, test plans, and turnover strategies
• Identify errors, risks, and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions to improve schedule performance, quality, and resource utilization
• Validate and improve Work Order Tasks (WOTs) to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with work management processes
• Review and enhance testing and acceptance plans (factory, shop, site, and post-modification)
• Identify opportunities for mock-ups and provide guidance on implementation and effectiveness
• Apply operating experience insights and develop response strategies to address risks and improve execution
• Serve as ASME PIC for Section XI Repair & Replacement scopes as required
• Maintain knowledge of codes, standards, industry trends, and technical practices (welding, rigging, material handling, etc.)
• Provide oversight of field and shop activities to ensure alignment with project strategies and execution plans
• Act as on-shift lead for project execution as needed, overseeing crews of 50+ personnel
• Deliver feedback to project leadership on strategy, execution plans, and project performance
• Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and remove execution barriers
• Participate in key project meetings (design reviews, risk management, readiness reviews, schedule development, and strategy sessions)
• Mentor and coach project managers and team members; act on behalf of management when required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of experience in project scheduling or project management, including 4+ years on large-scale or mega projects
• PMP certification required
• Direct experience with lifecycle construction projects, including engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes
• Commercial nuclear power plant experience required
• Proficiency in Primavera P6 scheduling software
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management practices
• Experience managing large, complex, multidiscipline projects with high financial impact and risk
• Knowledge of project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, work orders, test plans, and turnover strategies
• Familiarity with codes, standards, and regulatory requirements (including ASME Section XI)
• Experience reviewing and improving technical documentation, work execution plans, and implementation strategies
• Ability to manage project budgets, estimates, and cost assumptions (unit rates, wage rates, constraints)
• Experience with radiological controls, material handling, rigging, and quality inspection processes
• Knowledge of resource planning, mobilization/demobilization strategies, and load board management
• Experience coordinating with vendors, contractors, and cross-functional teams
• Experience in nuclear, renewable energy, or large-scale construction projects preferred

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.

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