Principal Project Manager - Field Execution

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

 

 

 

As a Principal Project Manager on our OMS Major Projects team, you will support the execution of large, complex EPC-type projects within the newly formed Major Projects Group. You will focus on field implementation and operational integration, ensuring successful delivery of scopes including MMC, nuclear welding, subcontracted rigging, and alignment with outage schedules. All project management is performed in accordance with established Westinghouse policies, procedures, systems, and requirements.

 

You will report to the Project Director, Major Projects, and be located at the Diablo Canyon Power Plant in San Luis Obispo, CA.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead field execution activities including MMC, welding, and oversight of subcontracted rigging vendors.

• Integrate detailed field scopes with outage schedules and milestones.

• Develop and manage execution plans for assigned scopes, ensuring alignment with project objectives.

• Maintain accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and risk management for field operations.

• Coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project controls teams to ensure readiness and alignment.

• Monitor field progress, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to maintain performance.

• Ensure compliance with nuclear safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

• Serve as an important interface with the customer for field execution matters.

• Promote teamwork across all stakeholders.

• Relocate to the project site and remain on-site for the duration of the project.

• Close assigned scopes by archiving work in financial, scheduling, and document management systems.

• Identify and communicate lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related technical discipline required.

• PMP certification preferred.

• 7+ years of experience in field project management, ideally within the nuclear or heavy industrial sectors.

• Strong understanding of outage planning and execution in a regulated environment.

• Experience managing subcontractors and coordinating multi-disciplinary field teams.

• Advanced knowledge of project management principles including scope, schedule, cost, risk, and quality.

• Proficient in project management tools (Primavera P6, SAP, ARM) and Earned Value Management.

 

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $103,200.00 to $129,000.00 per year.

 

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• 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

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

• Safety and Quality

• Integrity and