Project Manager 3 4P/907

4P Consulting • Waynesboro, GA

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About The Position

Southern Nuclear is seeking a senior-level Project Manager III to lead complex, multidisciplinary nuclear power projects from planning through execution and closeout. Preferred technical backgrounds are Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering, in that order. The role provides strategic direction, project leadership, risk management, stakeholder coordination, and mentorship to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in alignment with organizational objectives.

Requirements

• 10–15 years of project management experience, including leadership of complex projects.
• Significant nuclear power industry experience.
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related field.
• PMP certification required.
• Proven experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects.
• Strong project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management skills.
• Advanced knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and software.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to work effectively in dynamic project environments.
• Strong stakeholder and executive management communication experience.

Nice To Haves

• Technical background in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), preferred over Electrical Engineering and Mechanical Engineering, in that order.
• Commercial nuclear plant project experience.
• Nuclear plant modification, outage, construction, or major capital project experience.
• Experience leading engineering and construction contractors.
• Advanced project management certifications or specialized nuclear/project credentials.
• Experience mentoring project managers and multidisciplinary technical teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex nuclear projects from planning through execution and closeout.
• Manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, schedules, budgets, and resources.
• Provide leadership across multidisciplinary engineering and project teams.
• Develop and implement comprehensive project plans and risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor project progress, cost, schedule, quality, and performance.
• Identify project risks, issues, and dependencies and drive timely resolution.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and provide regular status reports to senior and executive management.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations throughout the project lifecycle.
• Coordinate with engineering, construction, operations, vendors, contractors, and other project stakeholders.
• Apply advanced project management methodologies and continuous improvement practices.
• Mentor and coach project managers and team members.
• Ensure project activities remain aligned with safety, quality, regulatory, and business requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior