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Westinghouse Electric Company Senior Project Manager in Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania

Reference #: 22257 Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace. We are currently hiring a Senior Project Manager for our Americas Engineered Solutions team.

Our business unit helps nuclear plants plan and then perform the engineering for power uprates; large component replacements [reactor vessel head replacements; steam generator replacements, feedwater heater replacements and the like], and maintain the new AP1000 units that are operating. The PM will be managing projects within the Project Execution and Delivery organization where we project manage projects associated with the plant NSSS modifications.

The PM will be responsible for all project management processes on low complexity projects, or on a portion (i.e. work package) of a medium complexity project, typically below $10M in value. Requires leading small teams (average <15 team members) which may include project controls. As experience and capability increase, may be assigned to several low complexity projects or medium work packages simultaneously. It's an exciting time in our corner of the world!

Example project disciplines include Engineering, Field Services, Software, Innovation/Product Development, and Process Improvement. All project management is performed in accordance with the established Westinghouse policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.

Duties and Responsibilities: Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines. Assume overall responsibility for profitability of contracts. Based on project plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work. Manage all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and stakeholders through use of delegates/support as applicable. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups following an integrated change management process. Prepare or oversee project cost expenditure forecasts and progress evaluations/projections (including Earned Value Management) to support project performance and financial reporting requirements. Review project expenditures for compliance with project baselines and scope. Promote teamwork and effective communication, including issuing and maintenance of project process metrics and process maps to ensure team, customer, and all stakeholders are kept informed of project status. Develop or oversee project databases, systems and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation between project team members. Properly close project by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Identify and communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work. Serve as single representative to customer, architect engineer, constructor and Westinghouse business areas in support of project. Interpret and transmit contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to functional groups. Integrate project's objectives and actions through participation with other project groups in matters of common concern. Identify, assess, and implement improvement opportunities which will add value.

Who You Are: Bachelor's degree required. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline. 3 or more years project management or related experience in a technical field OR 5 years naval nuclear experience Broad technical k owledge of nuclear power plants. Familiarity with utility business practices including knowledge of utility operations, maintenance and engineering practices, knowledge of procurement processes and material management are desirable but not mandatory. For international projects, knowledge of local business practices and contracting. Westinghouse Project Manager qualification to be completed within 12 months of hire.

Why Westinghouse? Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system: Safety and Quality Integrity and Trust Customer Focus and Innovation Speed and Passion to Win Teamwork and Accountability Westinghouse offers competitive benefits to all our employees around the globe to keep them healthy and enhance their well-being. In the U.S. the following are representative of what we offer: Competitive Salary Comprehensive Health, Wellness and Income Protection Benefits 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match Paid Vacations and Holidays Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements Educational Reimbursement Program Employee Referral Program While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 9,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com. EOE of Minorities / Females / Vets / Disability. Get connected with Westinghouse on social media: Twitter | Facebook | LinkedIn| YouTube

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer -- Minority / Female / Disability / Vet

As an equal opportunity employer, Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnams Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact Westinghouse for assistance.

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