Nuclear Project Manager II

Overview:

ACS Professional Staffing is looking for an employee to work on-site with our client. This Nuclear Project Manager II will lead complex, multidisciplinary projects under $10M, overseeing planning, scheduling, budgeting, and execution for outage and online work activities. The role ensures safe, high-quality, and on-time delivery while managing risks, costs, contracts, and cross-functional coordination. This position requires strong leadership to guide large teams and mentor project managers while driving process improvements. Qualified candidates bring PMP certification, commercial nuclear power plant experience, and advanced expertise in managing complex projects and outage environments. This full-time position is located in Richland, WA.

Pay rate:

$63.44 - $96.55

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 projects and programs typically under $10M, including planning, scheduling, and execution with minimal oversight Lead and direct multidisciplinary project teams of 10+ personnel Oversee complex projects supporting refueling outages, forced outages, and online work Establish priorities and maintain visibility across all project phases and activities Execute all phases of project delivery including budgeting, scheduling, procurement, work packages, and resource loading Ensure work is completed safely, with quality, on schedule, and within budget Develop and manage project budgets, including cost tracking and cost-benefit analysis Identify and resolve schedule delays, risks, and execution challenges; manage critical path and float Coordinate with project controls, finance, engineers, vendors, and management Develop and manage contracts and vendor relationships Prepare and deliver project communications to stakeholders and senior leadership Monitor project management processes and implement improvements for efficiency and effectiveness Apply technical specifications, codes, and industry standards to project execution Support nuclear and industrial safety, ALARA planning, and clearance order preparation Lead risk management, work prioritization, and execution strategies Develop long-range project planning strategies Support outage activities including OCC Support corrective action and self-assessment program implementation Mentor and coach project managers and team members; act in a supervisory capacity when needed

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, project management, business, or related field and 14 years of experience in a regulated industrial environment; OR advanced degree and 12 years of experience; OR AA/AS and 16 years of experience; OR high school diploma/GED and 18 years of experience PMP required Commercial nuclear power plant experience Experience managing complex, multidisciplinary projects and programs Experience supporting refueling outages, forced outages, and online work management Experience leading large teams and mentoring project managers Proficiency in all aspects of project management, including large-scale projects Advanced knowledge of project management techniques in nuclear or similar environments Knowledge of error reduction and human performance improvement methodologies Knowledge of cost-effective work execution practices Experience with project budgeting, forecasting, and cost control Experience developing and managing detailed project schedules, including critical path and risk tracking Ability to perform cost-benefit analysis for project decision-making Knowledge of applicable technical specifications, codes, and regulatory requirements Experience coordinating across engineering, operations, and finance teams Knowledge of nuclear safety, industrial safety, and ALARA principles Strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills Strong verbal and written communication skills with technical teams and senior leadership Proficiency with advanced computer systems and project management tools Work sponsorship is not available at this time. Third-party candidates will not be considered for this position. Because we are a federal government contractor, we have special restrictions placed on us for hiring foreign nationals into certain key positions within the company. This particular position requires U.S. citizenship. ACS Professional Staffing will provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants without regard to the applicant's race, color, religion, sex, gender, genetic information, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other status protected by federal or state law. The company will provide reasonable accommodations to allow an applicant to participate in the hiring process if so requested. If you have any questions about the job posting, please contact recruiting@acsprostaffing.com If you have any questions about our Reasonable Accommodation Policy, please feel free to email hr@acsprostaffing.com