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Westinghouse Electric Company · 5 days ago

Project Director, Major Projects

Westinghouse Electric Company is committed to providing clean energy solutions and is seeking a Project Director for their Major Projects group. The role involves leading large-scale EPC projects, managing project plans, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards while coordinating with multiple teams and stakeholders.

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Responsibilities

Lead the execution of large-scale, multi-phase EPC projects with cross-functional teams and external partners
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, budget, risk, and resource allocation
Be the primary interface with the customer, ensuring agreement on contract terms, scope, and execution strategy
Coordinate across multiple Westinghouse P&Ls and functional groups to ensure seamless delivery
Oversee subcontracted work scopes
Manage Westinghouse scopes including engineering, procurement, field implementation, nuclear welding, and project controls
Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, regulatory standards, and quality expectations
Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles to monitor performance and drive corrective actions
Provide executive-level reporting and updates to both Westinghouse and customer leadership
Mentor supporting PMs and project controls staff as the group scales
Travel and spend extended periods at customer sites during critical phases

Qualification

PMP certificationEPC project managementNuclear industry experienceProject management toolsEVM methodologiesBachelor's degree in EngineeringMaster's degree preferredOutage services experienceNuclear plant operationsMentoring skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering required
PMP certification required
10+ years of experience in EPC project management, with exposure to the nuclear industry
Track record managing complex, multi-phase projects with multiple stakeholders
Experience with outage services and nuclear plant operations
Proficient in project management tools (Primavera P6, SAP, ARM) and EVM methodologies

Preferred

Master's degree in Engineering, Business, or Construction Management

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

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Justin Johnson
Executive Vice President and Chief Legal Officer
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