Principal Project Manager
About The Position
This role is for a Principal Project Manager at Westinghouse, focusing on clean energy solutions. The position involves managing all project management processes for small to medium complexity projects, potentially leading small to medium team sizes. The role will support early work contracts as customers progress towards financial investment decisions, managing scopes that lay the groundwork for new build projects. This is a dynamic and exciting role offering the opportunity to work in and learn the APX business. The position reports to the Senior Director North America pre-EPC portfolio and is located at the global headquarters in Cranberry Township. The role is hybrid, requiring 2 days per week on site.
Requirements
- 8+ years of experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or related technical discipline required.
- Experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction.
- Minimum 7 years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years of project management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
Responsibilities
- Responsible for all project management processes for moderate to high complexity projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects, leading medium-sized teams (average 10–30 team members).
- Support proposal process and upcoming opportunities, as assigned.
- Oversee the development of cost estimates and offers for pre-EPC early works contracts.
- Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project management plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines as well as, risk and registers per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR).
- Based on project management plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work.
- Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and partners.
- Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to departments following an integrated change management process.
- Close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools.
- Perform final project quality assessment and report out.
- Identify opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work.
- Manage and oversee other special projects, as assigned.
- Maintain regular communication with internal and external stakeholders, providing updates on project status and addressing any concerns.
- Interface with clients, regulatory body, and/or project designated partners to support Westinghouse partner engagement.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
