929 – Project Manager I
Payrate  – 45 to $80/hr Max
5/20/24 Through 5/16/25
 
Description
Manages projects and programs including planning, scheduling, and control of activities with minimal oversight and direction required. Leads project team of five to ten people. Establishes priorities within projects and maintains a general knowledge of all aspects of the projects within responsibility scope. Directs the activities of project teams; maintains a broad knowledge base of new technologies and industry trends as related to assigned projects; monitors project management processes and recommends changes to improve effectiveness and efficiency; manages project budgets, interacting closely with the finance organization and the project controls group; and coordinates with other project and line managers. Considered proficient in all aspects of project management.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The project manager I manages project activities for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line work as assigned, providing oversight of the staff involved in planning, leading, controlling, and monitoring to ensure that work is implemented safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget. This includes all aspects of project implementation including budget, work package preparation, parts procurement, ALARA planning, industrial and nuclear safety, clearance order preparation, work prioritization, resource loading, risk management, and work execution including resolution of schedule delays and conflicts.
Develops the budgets, including tracking cost versus budget for assigned projects. Assures proper progress and focus through frequent interface with the client, engineers, related parties, and management.
Develop and manage contracts and interface with vendors. Develops project schedules commensurate with project complexity and size with the goal of being able to manage risk, accurately track progress, enforce accountability, and manage critical path and float.
Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to various groups including senior management.
Develop and maintain long range plan strategies associated with assigned projects.
Support effective implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program.

Support the following:
Outage support including OCC

Education and Experience Required 
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university AND 8 years’ experience in a technical field OR
Associates degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related technical curriculum from accredited college or university AND 10 years’ experience in a technical field OR
High School Diploma/GED AND 12 years’ experience in a technical field.

Desired Education and Experience
RO/SRO License or CGS Management Cert
Project Management Cert
Construction Management Cert
Work experience in the role of direct supervisor or project manager in the commercial nuclear industry environment, focused on maintenance, operations, engineering, or construction.
Nuclear plant operator production coordination experience, work management experience in conducting and coordinating plant production work. 
         
Required abilities and skills
Error reduction and human performance improvement methods, and cost-effective work execution methodologies.
Managing projects, on-line work management, or refueling and forced outage management related activities.
Standard project management techniques

Desired Abilities and skills              
Experience at Commercial Nuclear Power Plant or similar facility
Project management and budget process software
Evaluating organizational, personal, technical, and effective maintenance programs, procedures, schedules, and performance
Code and regulatory requirements as they relate to maintenance and engineering work activities
Procedures and processes related to maintenance and engineering activities
Skilled in software programs such as passport and MS Office programs