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Project Manager - New Nuclear

Energy Northwest · Richland, Washington, United States

Full-timeOn site10+ yrs$126k–$182kListed as no visa sponsorshipUtilities
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In short

The Project Manager will lead the development of new nuclear generation projects by creating plans, schedules, and budgets while ensuring compliance with governance policies. They will coordinate with client teams, manage external consultants, and oversee risk management processes to ensure project success.

What they're looking for

MUST-HAVE SKILLS

Project managementNuclear generationBudgetingContract managementRisk managementVendor managementProject schedulingTechnical supportGovernance complianceStakeholder managementCritical path managementStaffing planningCost trackingInvoicingEngineering principlesConstruction management

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Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in engineering, construction, project management, or business, along with 8 to 14 years of relevant experience in a regulated industrial environment. A professional project management certification is required for the role.

About the employer

Energy Northwest

Energy Northwest produces reliable, affordable, environmentally responsible electric power and delivers it to Northwest public power utilities at the cost of production.

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Formed as a joint operating agency in 1957, the organization was created to serve the needs of public power by producing reliable, low-cost electricity while promoting public power activities in the region. Today the joint operating agency membership includes nearly every public power utility district in the state and several municipalities. The agency owns and operates four electricity generating facilities: White Bluffs Solar Station, Packwood Lake Hydroelectric Project, Nine Canyon Wind Project and Columbia Generating Station (nuclear energy facility). Energy Northwest also provides operations and maintenance services for generating facilities owned by other utilities, and develops new power generation facilities to meet growing demand. Find out more about us at www.energy-northwest.com Posting policy: www.energy-northwest.com/Pages/social-media-policy.aspx

INDUSTRY
Utilities
COMPANY
Nonprofit
HEADQUARTERS
Richland, WA
SIZE
501-1,000on LinkedIn
OFFICES
2 on LinkedIn

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Questions about this role

Is this Energy Northwest role remote?
Tagged on site.
What does it pay?
The posting lists $126,362–$181,627 a year.
Does it sponsor visas?
Listed as no visa sponsorship.
What experience does it ask for?
Listed as 10+ years.

The posting, in full

Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date. Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA. GENERAL SUMMARY Provide project management for the development of new nuclear generation. Create project development plans and schedules reflecting Energy Northwest governance policies and procedures. Develop project staffing needs, estimates, and funding plans including management of cost-tracking and invoicing in compliance with contracts. Coordinate and integrate with client project teams and schedules. Lead project teams made up of both internal and external members. Maintain a broad knowledge base of industry trends as related to assigned projects.

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Posting closes at 11:59 PM the day before the listed end date.

Due to the nature of the work, the selected applicant must be able to work onsite in Richland, WA.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Provide project management for the development of new nuclear generation. Create project development plans and schedules reflecting Energy Northwest governance policies and procedures. Develop project staffing needs, estimates, and funding plans including management of cost-tracking and invoicing in compliance with contracts. Coordinate and integrate with client project teams and schedules. Lead project teams made up of both internal and external members. Maintain a broad knowledge base of industry trends as related to assigned projects.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Project management for development for new nuclear generation, including creating development plans and schedules, understanding and following Energy Northwest governance policies and procedures; coordination and integration with client project teams to ensure effective support; hiring and managing of outside technical and other consultants.

Develops the client project support plans and budgets, including tracking cost versus budget and ensuring costs and invoicing are in compliance with client contract requirements. Assures proper progress and focus through frequent interface with the client, staff, and related parties and management.

Provide lead interface with enterprise risk management processes, including steering committees and risk review and oversight committees. Understand and maintain compliance with ERP procedures and develop and maintain necessary risk identification and mitigation documents.

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 projects, enforce accountability, and manage critical path and float.

Provide direction and oversight of administration and technical support assigned to projects.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Project Manager II - New Nuclear

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction, project management, business, or related field and fourteen years of increasing responsibility using project management principles in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment

OR a high school diploma or GED and eighteen years of project management experience in a multi-faceted and/or regulated industrial environment. 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 - New Nuclear

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in engineering, construction, project management, business, or related field and eight years of project management experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.

OR Requires a high school diploma or GED and twelve years of project management experience in a multifaceted and/or regulated industrial environment.

Five years of the required experience may be in a position within the nuclear industry which includes directing project management activities and/or using project management principles.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Extensive work experience in the role of a project manager or direct supervisor in power generation/delivery, preferably within the following industries/sectors: nuclear, combined cycle, oil & gas, data centers.

Experience in nuclear construction, advanced nuclear technologies, or large project management office (PMO) experience.

PAY RANGE

Project Manager II - New Nuclear Salary: $145,302 - $181,627

Project Manager I - New Nuclear Salary: $126,362 - $157,952

The salary listed represents the starting pay range for this position. Starting pay is calculated from the minimum of the salary range and actual individual placement within the range is determined based on the candidate's experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the role. The level and final offer will also take into account the candidate's overall qualifications.

INCENTIVE COMPENSATION

This position is eligible for an annual at-risk compensation (ARC) incentive plan. Incentives are earned based on agency performance against defined metrics and goals which follow eligibility rules within the ARC plan document.

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, vision, disability and life insurance coverage. Other voluntary benefits may include flexible spending accounts (FSAs), tuition reimbursement, student loan repayment, childcare subsides, health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA), health savings account (HSA), supplemental life insurances, credit monitoring/identity theft insurance, and more! Qualifying employees will typically start a personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year and EN provides nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year; personal time accruals grow significantly at various service intervals.

Energy Northwest does not provide employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and throughout employment.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Know Your Rights (PDF)

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