Sr. Project Manager

At Westinghouse Electric Company, we are pioneers in nuclear technology and our technology is the basis for nearly half of the world's commercial nuclear power plants in operation. Today, we are also building several new reactors that contribute to more fossil-free energy. Globally, we have over 10,000 employees in 19 countries, of which 1,000 are at our Swedish workplaces in Västerås and Täby. Our Swedish operations were founded in 1969 and supply nuclear fuel as well as products and services in automation, maintenance, testing and decommissioning for customers around the world. Read more about us www.westinghousenuclear.com. 

Responsible for complex activities related to assigned projects; ensures they are performed in accordance with approved procedures, guidelines, specifications and regulatory requirements and within specific established budgetary and schedule goals and commitments. Prepares scope of work documents and contractor monitoring plans. Monitors department and contractor activities for compliance with schedules, budgets and other requirements.

 

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Project Management, Business, Engineering, or another relevant technical field. (Required)

Other: Without degree, 5 years’ experience in nuclear, commercial, or industrial construction/engineering, operation or maintenance which primarily focused on project management, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control. (Required)

 

EXPERIENCE

5 years’ experience in nuclear, commercial, or industrial construction/engineering, ops or maintenance which focused on project management, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control. (Required)

Experience managing large industrial I&C projects (Integrated Computer Systems, Qualified Display and Processing Systems, and MSR Controls). (Preferred)

 

LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Institute (PMI) Project Management Certification (PMP) (Required)

 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

PROJECT COORD STAFF:

Provides leadership for business critical projects.

Business critical projects.  Typically, scope >$2M, team size >50, project has direct impact on Station Business plan goals. Example projects with these attributes include Refueling, Steam Generator Inspection and Turbine-Generator.

Plan, organize, and implement project's scope to ensure on time and on budget completion with safe and error free performance.  Develop project plans, goals and budgets including identifying resource needs.

Assign individual responsibilities and ensure actions are completed as assigned. Facilitates development and implementation of a project team.  Interfaces with department and contractors, providing information to assist achieving project budgets, schedules and other requirements.

Develops schedules and methods for measuring results.  Monitor budget and schedule activities.  Identify unanticipated changes in budget and schedule and the impact from these changes.

Serves as CTC ensuring contractual compliance and all procedural requirements are performed. Develop contractor monitoring plans. Documents and communicates deviations from contract.

Reviews and gains Supervisor approval for vendor payments based on meeting contractual requirements/milestones.  Monitor department and contractor activities for compliance with applicable codes and standards, qual expectations and other requirements.

Investigates and analyzes reported problems to determine causes and remedial/corrective actions to prevent recurrence; evaluates corrective actions proposed by others for appropriateness, applicability, and technical adequacy.

 

The ideal candidate will have:

Bachelor's degree in construction management, Project Management, Business, Engineering, or another relevant technical field. 

5 years' experience in nuclear, commercial, or industrial construction/engineering, operation or maintenance which primarily focused on project management, contractor management, scheduling, and cost control.

We offer 

At Westinghouse, we offer an inspiring work environment in a high-tech industry. You will be a part of a network of global experts from several different areas and we offer great opportunities for competence development and career growth, both in Sweden and abroad. 
 
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