940 – Project Manager II
Payrate  – 50 to $95/hr Max
5/20/24 Through 5/16/25
 
PMP Required
 
Description
Manages projects and programs typically less than $10M including planning, scheduling, and control of activities independently. Leads project teams greater than ten people. Typically assigned complex multidiscipline projects and programs where strong leadership is required. 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; coordinates with other project and line managers; coaches/mentors other project managers and acts for supervisor/manager when required. Considered proficient in all aspects of project management (including large scale complex multidiscipline projects) with excellent ability to mentor and lead others.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES
The project manager II 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 14 years of experience in a technical field; OR
an AA/AS degree and 16 years of experience in a technical field; OR
a High School Diploma or GED and 18 years of experience in a technical field. An advanced degree in a related field of study or business may be accepted in lieu of two years of experience.

Project Management certification is required.

Desired Education and Experience
Advanced degree in a related field of study or business
Bachelor’s or Associates degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field from accredited college or university
RO/SRO License or CGS Management Cert
Construction Management Cert
Extensive 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 complex projects, on-line work management, or refueling and forced outage related activities.
Advanced project management techniques at Commercial Nuclear Power Plants or similar facility.

Desired Abilities and skills              
Supervisory experience preferred.
Member of industry committee or lead internal audit or assessment
Project management and budget process software
Evaluating organizational, personal, technical, and effective maintenance programs, procedures, schedules, and cost performance
Code and regulatory requirements as they relate to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project work activities
Procedures and processes related to operations, construction, maintenance, engineering, and project activities
Skilled in software programs such as passport and MS Office programs