Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 hours ago
Principal Field Project Manager
Madison, PA
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$103K/yr - $129K/yr
10+ years expWestinghouse Electric Company is dedicated to providing clean energy solutions and values its diverse workforce. The Principal Field Project Manager will oversee project management processes for medium to highly complex projects, focusing on Non-Destructive Examinations at nuclear power plants, while supervising a team and ensuring project success through effective planning and execution.
Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
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
Develop positive relationships with cross functional/product line team, customer, suppliers, Westinghouse in-country representation (for international projects), and other stakeholders to drive project to successful completion
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in applicable disciplines: Project Management, Engineering, Construction Management or related technical degree or (B.) equivalent non-degreed technical experience in an industrial environment (field service, nuclear, power plant, NDE, oil/gas, construction)
10+ years of project manager experience or (B.) 5 years project management/supervisory experience and 3+ years experience in technical role: field service, nuclear, power plant, NDE, oil/gas, construction industry may be considered as equivalent
Ability to obtain and maintain Unescorted Access at nuclear power plants
Familiar with the Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge
Required Competencies: Communication, Driving for Results, Employee Development, Planning and Organization, Strategic Thinking, Teamwork
Advanced interpersonal skills such as effective verbal and written communications, ability to lead and direct complex team structures, able to develop relationships with stakeholders in upper management positions, able to analyze problems, establish facts, and make complex decisions with little to no supervision
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft® Office tools. Strong working knowledge in project schedule, cost and risk management processes and associated tools (e.g., Primavera, SAP, Active Risk Manager, or other related tools). Advanced ability or understanding of the transformation of data to information for visual reports; database concepts to manage data within systems; the interaction of company functions that are touch points to projects (Finance, Legal, Quality, Supply Chain, etc.). High-quality presentation skills
Will be expected to complete assigned training in Westinghouse Systems, Procedures, and Policies applicable to assignments
Westinghouse Project Manager qualification in progress or eligible to enroll. For external candidate, will complete project manager qualification within designated time period
Proficiency in English
Preferred
Bachelor's degree in Project Management or Engineering
10-12 years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction
Broad technical knowledge 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
PMI/PMP Certification or another equivalent project management certification
A second or more foreign language(s) will be viewed as a plus
Benefits
Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program
Company
Westinghouse Electric Company
Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.62BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M
Leadership Team
Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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