Hybrid Nuclear Program Manager

at Orbital Engineering, Inc.

• Job title: Nuclear Program Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior, Lead
• Salary: $160,000 - $220,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: PMP
• Location requirements: Hybrid, St Louis, United States

About the role

• Nuclear Program Manager managing team and projects for Orbital's Nuclear Power Generation clientele. Leading client interactions and ensuring project adherence to quality standards with extensive onsite presence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct a team of contract Project Managers, Engineers, and support staff for Orbital.
• Serve as main point of contact with the client for Orbital’s Nuclear Program and all its resources.
• Participate in the development of new and expansion of existing Nuclear business opportunities.
• Hire staff, establish individual goals and expectations, and conduct performance reviews.
• Prepare, or supervise the preparation of, all Nuclear proposals for Orbital including development of scopes of work, project schedules, and cost estimates.
• Direct, develop, supervise, and provide technical guidance to all direct reports to ensure adherence to all client standards, policies, and procedures.
• Support the organization through interaction with other managers at Orbital, including recruiting and training efforts.
• Ensure all applicable department operational and project activities are completed in accordance with Orbital’s Quality Management system through implementation and enforcement of published QMS policies and practices.
• Function as seconded Project Manager on multiple concurrent projects at nuclear power plant.
• Schedule, organize and direct Orbital staff (as required) in the completion of their activities.
• Prepare, or supervise the preparation of overall project schedules and TIC estimates.
• Regularly utilize client-proprietary software packages to complete daily project responsibilities.
• Supervise, manage, and direct client/contract engineering resources to complete modification packages.
• Act as main point of contact for designated client projects and provide regular project updates.
• Complete all tasks in accordance with project execution procedures and guidelines as set forth in corporate Project Management System and client's standards.
• Responsible for managing contracts for procurement, services, and evaluating change orders and scope deviation.
• Manage and direct the installation through coordination with station stakeholders.
• Frequently communicate with client on projects to best determine the most cost-effective solutions.
• Provides timely and detailed documentation to ensure projects are on budget and schedule, for the entire Orbital Nuclear program.
• Work is mostly located at the client site, with occasional field-based activities depending on project needs, plant outages, etc.

Requirements

• A minimum of 15 years of demonstrable project management experience within Nuclear electric power generation is required.
• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Project Management Training, PMP Certification, and/or PE licensure are a plus.
• Successful experience in leadership roles managing PM and engineering resources in a consulting or on-site environment is preferred.
• Superior communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Project management experience including understanding and use of project management and project control principles and tools is required.
• Candidates should have a thorough understanding and aptitude in the use of current computer software including general office products, design, and business enterprise software.
• This position requires the ability to pass a post-offer drug (including marijuana) and alcohol test in compliance with Federal regulations and is also subject to random testing as a condition of continued employment.

Benefits

• medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k)-retirement savings plan
• supplemental insurance options
• company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• company-paid short-term disability coverage
• generous paid time off program