Job Description
Description
- The scope of the Project Manager II role involves working at one of two nuclear power plants: Prairie Island or Monticello.
- Will take on capital project scopes of work including but not limited to nuclear plant modifications/upgrades, equipment replacement, or facility upgrade related projects.
- The role may also include creating or revising long-term project plans, enhancing project estimates, managing project resources, and managing program related projects.
- A typical day is non-remote site-based and involves coordination with stakeholders, interfacing with the construction/maintenance organization and engineering department, and implementing projects.
- Tasks include weekly meetings, coordination, sourcing vendors, contract initiation and management, monitoring financials, escalating concerns, adhering to scope, schedule, and budget, risk management, and presenting to gain approvals for authorization.
- The position supports a large team of 32 people under the Director of Nuclear Projects.
- Key stakeholders include the maintenance organization, engineering department, controls group, finance organization, senior leaders, internal supply department, and external vendors.
- The role primarily involves working at a desk with the expectation to visit the field/ construction site/ operating nuclear power plant for observation and issue resolution.
- This position offers a dynamic work environment with diverse tasks, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative projects.
Qualifications
- At least 5-7 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience, experience managing projects of at least $1 million, and a nuclear power background is strongly preferred.
- ABET accredited Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Nuclear Engineering background, as well as construction experience is preferred.
- Finance background is also beneficial.
- Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMBOK Waterfall/Predictive project management techniques/processes.
- Ex-Navy nuclear experience or previous utility/power plant experience is preferred if no commercial nuclear power experience.
- Previous experience with SAP, Unifier, UKG Workday, MS Project, and P6/Primavera is helpful.
- WECTEC and GE are preferred.
- PMP certification is strongly preferred but not required.
- SRO certification or Operator license from a plant knowledge perspective is also beneficial.
Benefits:
Healthcare Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents healthcare coverage through BlueCross BlueShield of Illinois. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics. Premiums are subsidized by Synectics.
Dental Insurance: Synectics offers eligible employees and their dependents a dental plan through MetLife. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.
Vision Insurance : Synectics offers eligible employees vision insurance through VSP. Eligibility begins on the 1st day of the calendar month following 60 days of continuous full time employment with Synectics.401(k) Plan: The Synectics Inc. Investment Savings Retirement Plan. Synectics offers all employees who are 21 years of age or older the opportunity to invest in the 401(k) Plan on the first enrollment date that is at least 30 days after employment begins. Enrollment dates are each January 1st, April 1st, July 1st, and October 1st.
Technical Certification Bonus: Synectics is pleased to award its employees a bonus of up to $500 for an approved professional certification. In determining the bonus amount, Synectics will consider the cost of the test(s) for any certification relating to your current position, achieved during your employment with us. Only one Certification Bonus per calendar year may be awarded per employee. Only current, active employees will be eligible to receive this bonus. It will be awarded 90 days after the Synectics office has received documentation confirming the successful completion of the certification.
Synectics is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Tags
Full time, Contract work, Work at office, Remote work,