Project Manager II - Nuclear Capital Projects

MATRIX is seeking an experienced Nuclear Capital Project Manager to lead complex, high-risk capital projects within a regulated nuclear generation environment. This role is responsible for cradle-to-grave execution of projects supporting plant life extension initiatives, capital upgrades, and long-term asset management strategies—including license extensions from 60 to 80 years. The selected candidate will operate at the intersection of engineering, maintenance, finance, and plant operations, ensuring strict adherence to nuclear governance, safety, quality, and regulatory standards. Hours: Standard business hours; during outages, expect approximately 60 hours/week (12-hour days, 6–7 days per week) Duration : One year Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES: Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives. Oversee all aspects of projects. Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects. Provide leadership for project team members and the Project Management process; lead and direct the work of others, with primary duties to customarily and regularly direct the work of two or more other employees, including but not limited to more junior staff in employee’s discipline; make substantive recommendations to MATRIX as to the hiring, firing or discipline of employees. Perform primarily office and non-manual work. Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients. Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations. Follow and adhere to Project Management Process and Requirements. Maintain “Stop Work” authority as to the project. Use independent discretion to declare Stop Work if any unsafe situation arises that puts personnel, the project or equipment in jeopardy. Educate MATRIX and Client on project goals, operations, and safety. Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines; promote health and safety awareness consciousness, and implements all MATRIX health and safety procedures. Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: 5–7 years of project management experience required, with strong preference for candidates with commercial nuclear industry experience. Former U.S. Navy nuclear personnel (submarine or Navy nuclear program) will be considered in lieu of commercial nuclear experience Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access, which includes Federal background investigation, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug & alcohol), Compliance with NRC Access Authorization requirements U.S. Citizenship PREFERRED: Bachelor’s degree in Construction or Engineering degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear) from an ABET-accredited program PMP certification is strongly preferred SRO license or plant operations experience Finance background or demonstrated financial acumen is beneficial. Civil, construction, or infrastructure project experience. Experience supporting nuclear plant operations, maintenance, capital projects, or large-scale industrial environments. Familiarity with PMI/PMBOK (Waterfall/Predictive) methodologies Technical and systems experience to include SAP, Oracle Unifier, UKG/Workday, Microsoft Project, and Primavera P6 Employment Type: Full Time Years Experience: 5 - 10 years Bonus/Commission: No