What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Project Manager position at Matrix?
MATRIX is seeking a highly business-oriented, and self starting, Project Manager to support their numerous projects at the Columbia Generating Station. This role will act as a key representative for all projects on-site, serving as the primary interface with the client.
The ideal candidate will bring strong commercial awareness, the ability to manage multiple complex scopes, and a working understanding of heavy rigging and lifting operations within nuclear facilities. This individual will ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in alignment with client expectations, while maintaining strict control over scope, cost, and change management.
This position is critical to ensuring success at Columbia Generating Station by bridging operational execution with client expectations. The Project Manager will play a key role in strengthening the clients partnership while driving safe, efficient, and profitable project delivery.
This role has the possible option to transition into full-time employment based on performance and project needs.
Duration: 6 months with possibility of extension - possibly temp to hire
Location: Columbia Nuclear Station, WA
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBLITIES:
Serve as the primary on-site representative for Barnhart projects, maintaining strong relationships with Entergy Northwest stakeholders
Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, budget, and contractual requirements
Manage and track project scope, cost, and change orders, ensuring proper documentation and approvals
Coordinate with Barnhart field teams, engineering, and client personnel to ensure seamless project execution
Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, and cost forecasts
Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
Support proposal development, scope clarification, and pricing discussions as needed
Ensure compliance with nuclear site procedures, safety standards, and quality requirements
Provide regular status updates and reporting to both Barnhart and client leadership
Act as a business-minded decision maker, balancing operational execution with financial performance
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Proven experience in project management within power generation environments
Strong understanding of project controls, including scope, cost management, and change orders
Demonstrated ability to manage client relationships in high-stakes environments
Working knowledge of heavy rigging, crane operations, or complex lifting activities
Experience working in or around nuclear facilities or similarly regulated environments (preferred)
Strong (clear) communication, negotiation, and organizational skills
Ability to operate independently in a client-facing, decision-making role.
PREFERRED:
Background supporting crane & rigging, heavy lift, or specialty transport projects
Familiarity with nuclear plant processes, outages, and work planning
PMP certification is not required, but formal project management training is a plus
Physical Requirements:
Working in a nuclear environment
Lifting, walking, physical exertion
MATRIX is a proud Service Disabled Veteran Owned Business and an Equal Opportunity Employer