Location: Richland, Washington
* Type: Contract
* Job #8623
Overview:
ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Nuclear Project Manager III will lead large, complex, multidiscipline projects exceeding $10M, overseeing planning, scheduling, execution, and cross-functional team performance. Manage budgets, risks, and project controls while driving improvements in efficiency, quality, and resource utilization. Provide technical oversight of project documentation, field execution, and compliance with codes and standards, including ASME Section XI. Collaborate with vendors and internal teams, mentor staff, and support high-risk project delivery. Requires EPC lifecycle experience, commercial nuclear background, Primavera P6 proficiency, PMP certification, and strong expertise in EVM, risk management, and large-scale project execution. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.
Pay rate: $58.41 - $102.38
Benefits:
* Sick Leave: One hour of paid sick leave for every 40-hours worked (sick leave can be used after 90-days of employment)
* EAP: Employee Assistance Program
* Benefit Options: Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, Group Life/AD&D, Voluntary Life/AD&D, Voluntary Short-Term Disability, Voluntary Long-Term Disability, Voluntary Critical Illness, Voluntary Accident, Hospital Indemnity, 401k (eligible after one year and 1,000 hours worked - employer match up to 4%)
* Other benefits include the following: Calm App, LifeBalance Discount Program
Responsibilities:
* Manage large, complex, multidiscipline projects and programs exceeding $10M, including planning, scheduling, execution, and control of all activities
* Lead project teams of 10+ members and oversee cross-functional coordination across multiple organizations
* Establish project priorities and maintain oversight of all project phases, risks, and deliverables
* Direct engineering, procurement, construction, and implementation activities for high-risk, high-investment projects
* Manage project budgets and forecasts; collaborate closely with finance and project controls teams
* Monitor project management processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency and effectiveness
* Conduct technical reviews of project documentation, including schedules, risk registers, work orders, test plans, and turnover strategies
* Identify errors, risks, and inefficiencies; implement corrective actions to improve schedule performance, quality, and resource utilization
* Validate and improve Work Order Tasks (WOTs) to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with work management processes
* Review and enhance testing and acceptance plans (factory, shop, site, and post-modification)
* Identify opportunities for mock-ups and provide guidance on implementation and effectiveness
* Apply operating experience insights and develop response strategies to address risks and improve execution
* Serve as ASME PIC for Section XI Repair & Replacement scopes as required
* Maintain knowledge of codes, standards, industry trends, and technical practices (welding, rigging, material handling, etc.)
* Provide oversight of field and shop activities to ensure alignment with project strategies and execution plans
* Act as on-shift lead for project execution as needed, overseeing crews of 50+ personnel
* Deliver feedback to project leadership on strategy, execution plans, and project performance
* Coordinate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues and remove execution barriers
* Participate in key project meetings (design reviews, risk management, readiness reviews, schedule development, and strategy sessions)
* Mentor and coach project managers and team members; act on behalf of management when required
Requirements:
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