We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to support long-term capital programs within a highly regulated nuclear energy environment. This role focuses on solidifying long-term plans, enhancing project estimates, deploying resources to active projects, and supporting nuclear license extensions from 60 to 80 years.

If you have strong cradle-to-grave project management experience and thrive in complex, compliance-driven environments, this is an opportunity to work on high-impact capital initiatives with strong leadership exposure.

Position Overview

The Project Manager II will manage multiple capital projects (typically $1M+) and support long-term infrastructure and lifecycle planning efforts. Responsibilities include capital asset management, depreciation oversight, contract management, and full project lifecycle execution.

This role primarily supports internal stakeholders and requires close coordination across engineering, maintenance, controls, finance, supply chain, and leadership teams.

What You’ll Do

Lead full lifecycle execution of capital projects from planning through completion

Strengthen long-term capital planning and improve project estimating accuracy

Manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent projects

Source vendors, initiate contracts, and manage contractor performance

Monitor financial performance, forecasting, and variance analysis

Escalate risks and present projects for leadership authorization and funding approval

Coordinate weekly stakeholder meetings and cross-functional project reviews

Conduct plant/field observations to support constructability and issue resolution

Support license extension initiatives and capital asset lifecycle management

Team & Work Environment

Work within a highly collaborative team of approximately 32 professionals

Partner with engineering, maintenance, controls, finance, supply chain, and senior leadership

Primarily office-based with periodic field/plant visits for project oversight

Supportive, team-oriented culture with strong leadership visibility

Work Schedule

Standard business hours (40 hours/week)

During outage periods: up to 60 hours per week, including 12-hour days and weekends

12-month contract with strong likelihood of extension

Ramp-up time is approximately one month for candidates with the required experience.

Required Qualifications

5–7 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience

Experience managing capital projects valued at $1M or greater

Background in nuclear, utilities, power generation, construction, or heavy industrial environments

Strong financial acumen (cost controls, forecasting, variance management)

Experience managing contractors and cross-functional stakeholders

Preferred Qualifications

Nuclear experience (commercial strongly preferred)

Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Construction background (ABET accreditation preferred)

Ex-Navy nuclear (submarine/navy) experience welcome

Experience with SAP, Unifier, UKG/Workday, MS Project, or Primavera P6

PMP certification strongly preferred

SRO certification or plant operations knowledge is a plus

Experience with companies such as WECTEC or GE is beneficial

Ideal Candidate

Strong communicator and stakeholder manager

Proactive problem solver with strong risk awareness

Highly organized and disciplined in documentation and follow-through

Comfortable presenting to leadership for funding approvals

Able to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously

Pay $70-$76 hour plus Per Diem if Qualify