Job Description

Project Manager II – Nuclear

Job Site Location: Monticello Nuclear Plant – Monticello, MN
Duration: 12-Month Contract (High Likelihood of Extension)
Work Schedule: Primarily Onsite
Per Diem: Offered at the standard GSA rate for the area (for qualified non-local candidates)

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Position Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II to support capital improvement projects at the Monticello Nuclear Plant in Monticello, Minnesota. This role is responsible for full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) management of nuclear capital projects including plant modifications, equipment replacements, and facility upgrades.

This opportunity offers the chance to work in a highly structured, safety-driven nuclear environment supporting long-term plant reliability and modernization initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage capital projects from initiation through closeout.
• Develop project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, and funding requests.
• Oversee budgets, cost controls, forecasting, and financial reporting.
• Coordinate engineering, maintenance, construction, and vendor activities.
• Manage contractor performance and ensure milestone achievement.
• Lead project meetings and provide executive-level updates.
• Support procurement activities, vendor selection, and contract management.
• Ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory, safety, and quality standards.

Projects are typically valued at $1M+ and may involve system modifications, equipment replacements, and facility upgrades.

Required Qualifications:

• 5–7+ years of cradle-to-grave project management experience.
• Experience managing capital projects valued at $1M or greater.
• Strong understanding of PMI/PMBOK predictive (Waterfall) project management methodologies.
• Ability to work onsite at Monticello Nuclear Plant.
• Must be eligible to obtain unescorted nuclear plant access (background check and fitness-for-duty screening required).

Preferred Qualifications:

• ABET-accredited degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering.
• Commercial nuclear power experience strongly preferred.
• Ex-Navy Nuclear or prior utility/power plant experience preferred if no commercial nuclear background.
• Construction project experience.
• Finance or cost controls background.
• Experience with:
• SAP
• Primavera P6
• MS Project
• Unifier
• UKG Workday
• Experience with organizations such as WECTEC or GE is considered a plus.

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