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Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 days ago

Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company is an innovative leader in the nuclear energy industry, dedicated to providing clean energy solutions. The Principal Project Manager will oversee medium complexity projects and manage project management processes, ensuring successful project execution and profitability.

Electrical DistributionEnergyNuclear
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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
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

Qualification

Nuclear Power KnowledgeProject ManagementProject Management Institute KnowledgeCommunicationTeam Leadership

Required

Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management or related technical discipline
5+ years of Project Management experience
Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered
Advanced knowledge of Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge
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
For international projects, knowledge of local business practices and contracting

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
Represents job field similar to this job
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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