Major Projects - Junior Project Manager

TXU Energy (Vistra Corp) • Perry Hall, MD

10h

About The Position

The Junior Project Manager supports advanced project managers responsible for small- to large-scale operations and maintenance (O&M) and capital projects. The role assists with budget maintenance and adherence to project schedules and milestones, coordinates internal and external resources, and helps ensure projects meet their scope, schedule, and budget. It also establishes and maintains relationships with relevant client stakeholders, serving as a day-to-day contact for project status and changes.

The role provides project delivery support across work involving multiple vendors and internal groups, contributes to continuous improvement initiatives, and maintains project-management documentation and processes. It may include Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned. The final pay grade or level, ranging from Project Manager Junior through Project Manager Senior, will be determined based on the applicant’s experience and qualifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or Project/Construction Management with zero to three years of experience leading and managing projects, preferred; alternatively, a high school diploma with five years of experience leading and managing projects.
• Strong written and oral/verbal communication skills, including the ability to make formal presentations to management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, and with AI applications.
• Willingness and ability to support domestic travel, including overnight travel, to various vendor and company locations.

Nice To Haves

• At least three years of experience at a commercial nuclear power plant is preferred.
• Professional certification such as CAPM or PMP is recommended upon achieving the qualifications to apply.

Responsibilities

• Assist with and track delivery of projects within cost and schedule constraints, coordinating multiple vendors and internal work.
• Provide high-level customer service and continuous day-to-day support to peers and groups, with proactive involvement with leadership, peers, and customers.
• Focus on continuous improvement and provide leadership on initiatives and projects.
• Assist in driving project-team adherence to online and outage work-management milestones.
• Establish and maintain processes for managing project scope throughout the project lifecycle, setting quality and performance standards, and assessing risks.
• Develop and maintain high-quality project-management documentation.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with third-party resources, including vendors and researchers.
• Report project outcomes and risks through appropriate management channels and escalate issues as necessary according to the project work plan.
• Perform Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level