Salt River Project · 1 week ago
Senior Nuclear Development Project Manager
Tempe, AZ, US
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSalt River Project (SRP) is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. SRP seeks a Project Manager to provide project coordination and execution support for activities related to site evaluation, technology down-selection, and permit/licensing application development for potential future nuclear generation projects.
Energy
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain detailed project schedules, including Gantt charts, milestones, and critical path analysis for nuclear development activities
Coordinate meetings and facilitate communication among SRP’s matrixed teams (transmission, water, land, environmental, regulatory, finance, and others) and external stakeholders
Track progress and ensure deliverables are completed on time and within scope; proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
Support the overall Project Director by providing timely updates, preparing status reports, and escalating issues as needed
Manage documentation and workflow, ensuring version control and accessibility for all project participants
Develop and implement project management processes and tools to improve efficiency and transparency
Collaborate with consultants and contractors, monitoring performance and ensuring alignment with SRP’s objectives
Facilitate cross-functional integration, ensuring technical, regulatory, and strategic considerations are reflected in project plans
Prepare and deliver presentations for internal governance and external stakeholders
Perform other related tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
A minimum of five years of related experience plus a bachelor's degree is required. (If no degree, nine years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and related experience totaling nine years.)
5–10 years of experience in project management, preferably in the energy or infrastructure sector
Proficiency in project scheduling tools and collaboration platforms
Demonstrated success in managing multi-disciplinary teams and delivering projects on time and within budget
Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field
PMP certification or equivalent
Experience in utility-scale projects or regulated environments
Familiarity with nuclear industry processes or large capital project development
Strong facilitation and stakeholder engagement skills
Strong ability to manage complex projects with multiple stakeholders and competing priorities
Expertise in project management tools and techniques, including Gantt charts, scheduling software (e.g., MS Project, Primavera), and risk management
Proven ability to coordinate across diverse organizational groups and maintain accountability in a matrixed environment
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to keep teams aligned and motivated
Ability to anticipate challenges and proactively resolve issues to maintain schedule integrity
Occasional travel for meetings, training, and conferences
Preferred
A bachelor's degree related to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred
Benefits
Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking
Company
Salt River Project
As one of Arizona's largest utilities, Salt River Project has delivered low-cost, reliable power and water for more than 100 years.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
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