Project Manager

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Job Summary

A Generation Project Manager or Project Leader is needed to support the Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) effort at both North Anna Power Station and Surry Power Station by leading cross-functional teams and managing large capital projects through engineering, procurement, contract management, planning, construction, and closeout. SLR projects perform major modifications, replacements, and upgrades to existing nuclear power plant structures, systems, and components.  The position will be filled at the level commensurate with the successful candidate's education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Responsibilities include:

•    Manages or supports specific phases of major projects including business development support, site development, permitting support (air, water, state, local, etc.), scope development, major contract negotiations (equipment, engineering or EPC), engineering, procurement, and construction contracts, construction activities, commissioning and transition to commercial operation. •    Manages all phases of smaller improvement projects including permitting, contract negotiations, engineering contracts, construction contracts, construction activities and commissioning. Supports development and management of specific portions of major projects budget and schedule. •    Develops and manages overall project budget and schedule for smaller projects. •    Projects ranging in size from major complex projects to smaller improvement projects in existing generating facilities. •    Major complex projects may include new generating facilities (coal, combined cycle and nuclear), environmental projects (cooling towers, wet or dry scrubbers, baghouse and SCR) and nuclear modifications (reactor head or steam generator replacement). •    Smaller projects in existing facilities may include system upgrades, improvements associated with new regulations, boiler refurbishments or any other projects associated with maintaining or improving existing generating facilities. Multiple complex projects including turbine uprates. 

A relocation package will be available for the selected candidate meeting eligibility requirements.

Military service members and veterans with a rank of E-5 or higher plus appropriate equivalent combination of education and years of experience as outlined below are encouraged to apply.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

Generation Project Manager 

• 7+ years of nuclear industry experience in the field of construction, engineering, finance and/or management with a minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in project management.

Generation Project Leader 

• 5+ years of industry experience in the field of construction, engineering, finance and/or management with a minimum of 2 years demonstrated experience in project management is required. Nuclear industry experience is highly preferred.

•    Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Economics, Business or Construction Management preferred. •    Project Management certification preferred. •    Demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management, relevant technologies, and leadership in the assigned project areas. •    Strong team building skills, demonstrated skill and ability in effectively leading teams to achieve project goals and milestones. •    Effective negotiation skills. •    Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities. •    Ability to develop, manage and monitor project performance to ensure results meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules. •    Ability to manage project risk through collaboration with the project team, station stakeholders, suppliers, and executive leadership. •    Ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes. •    Ability to work and develop rapport with all levels of management and staff. •    Ability to represent the project and the company in public forums

Note: A partial year of related work experience of 6 months or greater will be considered one year towards the qualifications.  A Master's Degree will count as one year toward the years of experience.

Education Requirements

Bachelor Degree or an equivalent combination of education and demonstrated related experience may be accepted in lieu of preferred level of education

Other Education: Business, Engineering, Engineering Technology, Construction Management