729_Project Manager II – Nuclear Capital Projects

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager II with a strong nuclear background to support capital projects at a commercial nuclear power facility. This role is responsible for full lifecycle (cradle-to-grave) execution of nuclear plant modification and upgrade projects, including equipment replacements, system upgrades, and facility improvements within an NRC-regulated environment.

This position operates within a highly structured nuclear governance framework and requires strict adherence to nuclear safety culture, regulatory compliance, and procedural rigor.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a deep understanding of utility or nuclear power plant systems, capital project controls, and regulatory-driven project execution.

Hours: Standard business hours; during outages, expect approximately 60 hours/week (12-hour days, 6–7 days per week)

Duration: One year  

Location: Welch/Red Wing or Monticello, MN

Hourly pay range: $62-$70

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES: 

• Responsible for the coordination and completion of projects as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives. 

• Oversee all aspects of projects. 

• Set deadlines, assign responsibilities, and monitor and summarize progress of project. 

• Prepare reports for upper management regarding the status of projects. 

• Provide leadership for project team members and the Project Management process; lead and direct the work of others, with primary duties to customarily and regularly direct the work of two or more other employees, including but not limited to more junior staff in employee’s discipline; make substantive recommendations to MATRIX as to the hiring, firing or discipline of employees. 

• Perform primarily office and non-manual work. 

• Perform work related to the management or general business operations of MATRIX or its customers/clients, while exercising discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance to MATRIX and its customers/clients. 

• Interface with managers or head of a unit/department requiring the integration of multiple functional organizations. 

• Follow and adhere to Project Management Process and Requirements. 

• Maintain “Stop Work” authority as to the project. 

• Use independent discretion to declare Stop Work if any unsafe situation arises that puts personnel, the project or equipment in jeopardy. 

• Educate MATRIX and Client on project goals, operations, and safety. 

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and guidelines; promote health and safety awareness consciousness, and implements all MATRIX health and safety procedures. 

• Use “lessons learned” to improve quality of MATRIX’s future projects; make recommendations to MATRIX as to the implementations of future policies and procedures. 

REQUIRED:  

•        5–7 years of project management experience required, with strong preference for candidates with facilities and construction with commercial nuclear power experience
•        Ability to obtain unescorted nuclear access, which includes Federal background investigation, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug & alcohol), Compliance with NRC Access Authorization requirements
•        U.S. citizenship (required)

PREFERRED:

•        Nuclear background strongly preferred
•       Utility, power plant or construction experience
•        PMP certification strongly preferred
•       SRO license or plant operations experience
•        Experience managing projects valued up to the multi-million range.
•        Familiarity with PMI/PMBOK (Waterfall/Predictive) methodologies.
•        Experience with SAP, Oracle Unifier, Workday/UKG, MS Project, or Primavera P6

MATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer.