Project Manager, Equipment Qualification & Testing (EQT)

TerraPower.•Bellevue, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company focused on developing advanced nuclear reactors and medical isotopes. The company aims to raise global living standards through affordable, secure, and environmentally friendly nuclear energy. TerraPower is seeking motivated professionals interested in advanced nuclear reactor R&D and influencing change in the nuclear power landscape. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate in hiring. This Project Manager role is responsible for managing activities related to TerraPower’s scope of the Natrium Demonstration project, including planning, execution, and closure. The position reports directly to the Sr. Project Manager and will coordinate with all areas of the Natrium Demonstration project, as well as other internal TerraPower organizations. The Project Manager will manage project conflicts to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products and services and will be the primary point of contact for project issues or discrepancies.

Requirements

Minimum of 10 years of experience directly related to Project Management or Project Delivery, with demonstrated experience on large projects.
Proven experience leading multi-million-dollar projects, Nuclear industry preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent.
Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.
Demonstrated experience managing projects executed under a high degree of regulatory oversight.
Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.
Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements.
Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.
Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1.
Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required.
Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Nice To Haves

Experience with test engineering and/or mechanical design is preferred
PMP certificate is preferred.
Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a highly desired.
Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.
Drive and hold project teams accountable for achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.
Ensure the technical adequacy and quality of work products to validate scope completion.
Lead/drive the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts. Work with the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs.
Serve as the primary point of contact for interfacing with project controls in the implementation of plans in the integrated master control schedule (IMCS).
Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.
Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget. Determine root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.
Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements.
Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.
Maintain the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk.
Work closely with Project Management Office (PMO) support, to ensure that work performed follows the PMO requirements.