Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC • Cranberry Township, PA

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

As a Principal Project Manager on our Angra Project Portfolio team, you will be responsible for all project management processes on medium complexity projects (i.e., headquarter engineering projects, including Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA), EPRI Fire Protection scopes) or on a portion (i.e. work package) of highly complex projects (i.e., Instrumentation and Control (I&C) upgrades). These projects will typically be below $10M in value under the Angra Long-term Operations (LTO) Program. You will oversee medium team sizes (average 5-20 team members) which will include project controls. You may serve as a Technical Inputs Lead for medium complexity projects as assigned, and you may be assigned overall project manager responsibility of a complex project in a deputy capacity (with direct guidance of a Program Manager or higher).

You will report to the Senior Program Manager of Angra LTO and will be based out of our Cranberry Township, PA location. This is a mobile position that is expected on site at least 2 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline.
• 8+ years of project management experience.
• Broad technical knowledge of nuclear power plants.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with utility business practices including knowledge of utility operations, maintenance and engineering practices, knowledge of procurement processes and material management are desirable but not mandatory. For international projects, knowledge of local business practices and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines.
• Assume overall responsibility for profitability of contracts. Based on project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work.
• Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders through use of delegates/support as applicable.
• Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to departments following an integrated change management process.
• Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management) to support project performance and financial reporting requirements.
• Review project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope.
• Promote teamwork and collaboration, including issuing and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status.
• Develop or oversee project databases and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members.
• Close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
• Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
• Serve as single representative to customer, architect engineer, constructor and Westinghouse business areas in support of project.
• Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups.
• Integrate project objectives and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees