Nuclear Project Manager III (8611)

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Nuclear Project Manager III will lead large-scale, multidisciplinary projects exceeding $10M, driving planning, scheduling, execution, and delivery of complex, high-risk initiatives. The role oversees cross-functional teams, reviews technical documentation, and ensures quality, efficiency, and alignment with project objectives. Requires strong expertise in EPC processes, Primavera P6, EVM, and risk management, with the ability to analyze and communicate complex project scenarios. Candidates must have commercial nuclear power plant experience, an active PMP, and a proven track record supporting large-scale construction projects. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate: $58.9 - $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: 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:

• Lead complex, multidisciplinary projects and programs valued at more than $10M total cost, including planning, scheduling, execution, and control of activities with minimal supervision.
• Direct project teams of 10+ members and support large-scale, high-risk initiatives requiring strong leadership, sound judgment, and cross-functional coordination.
• Establish project priorities and maintain visibility into all aspects of assigned projects to support successful delivery.
• Review key project documentation to identify opportunities to improve schedule performance, quality, and resource efficiency.
• Identify errors, gaps, and misconceptions in project plans and documentation, and recommend corrective actions to support successful implementation.
• Review and provide input on project documentation, including schedules, implementation means and methods, risk registers, work orders, quality control inspections, test and commissioning plans, turnover strategies, materials and tooling plans, resource load boards, budgets/estimates, radiological strategies, and rigging/material handling plans.
• Validate the quality of all Work Order Tasks (WOTs) associated with assigned scope before field execution and in accordance with Columbia work management processes for both online and outage work.
• Remediate WOTs that lack quality, contain incorrect references, create error traps, or include poorly written instructions.
• Review, comment on, and recommend improvements to testing and acceptance plans, including factory, shop, site, mock-up, post-modification, and related activities.
• Identify activities or processes that would benefit from a mock-up and provide guidance to ensure mock-ups are effective and impactful.
• Communicate relevant personal and industry Operating Experience and develop response strategies to support project execution.
• Serve as the ASME PIC for Section XI Repair & Replacement Plan work scope, as needed.
• Maintain broad knowledge of applicable codes, standards, technologies, technical skill sets, implementation strategies, and industry trends related to Enterprise Risk Projects.
• Provide timely, candid feedback to Project Managers, Oversight Managers, and department leadership on project strategy, implementation plans, and execution risks.
• Monitor project management processes and recommend changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
• Manage project budgets in close coordination with finance and project controls teams.
• Coordinate with project managers, line managers, internal teams, and vendor resources to identify and remove execution roadblocks.
• Provide shop or field oversight, as needed, to ensure work progresses in alignment with the approved project strategy and to coach teams when adjustments are needed.
• Serve as the designated person in charge on the shift opposite the Project Manager, as needed, including oversight of crews of 50+ individuals.
• Attend key in-person project meetings, including Design Review Boards, Steering Committees, Integrated Implementation Briefings, High Risk Work Plan Challenge Meetings, Project Readiness/Challenge Meetings, Schedule Development Meetings, and Risk Management Meetings.
• Coach and mentor other project managers and act on behalf of the supervisor/manager when required.
• Apply expert-level project management knowledge to large-scale, complex projects and support continuous improvement across project execution practices.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university
• 8+ years of project scheduling experience, including 4+ years on large-scale or mega projects
• Commercial nuclear power plant experience required
• Active PMP certification required
• Experience supporting full lifecycle construction projects, with strong knowledge of engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) processes
• Proficiency with Primavera P6 (required)
• Strong understanding of project management processes, Earned Value Management (EVM), and risk management
• Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to interpret and communicate complex schedules and scenarios
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders at all organizational levels
• Experience in nuclear, renewable energy, or construction environments (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.

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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