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Project Manager/Superintendent with Nuclear

Jingoli Nuclear Services

Harrisburg, PA • On-site

$120K - $130K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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Job description

Project Manager / Demolition Superintendent

Jingoli Nuclear Services, LLC

About Us
Jingoli Nuclear Services, LLC is looking for top-level talent interested in progressing their career by working in Nuclear projects with Jingoli. If you are up for the challenge and feel your mindset, attributes, and experience warrant consideration, we welcome the opportunity for you to join our Project Team. These projects will test you but will also reward you. This opportunity will provide you with career longevity and continuity of employment but also expects the same in return. For this opportunity, we expect a long-term commitment and therefore offer relocation and domestic assignment packages. In addition, this requires little to no travel for most positions, works a 4-10 schedule, and provides competitive pay and incentive bonuses based on performance.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Project Managers will be responsible for the planning, execution, and closeout of assigned projects within established budget and schedule. Responsible for acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members, including contractors and consultants, to deliver projects according to plan. Provides leadership, direction, and resources to the project supervisor, subordinate project managers, and project staff.

Demolition Superintendents will be responsible for the planning & execution of assigned demolition projects within the established budget and schedule for the overall D&D project. Responsible for the supervision & successful execution of the demolition work. Responsible for acquiring resources, coordinating the efforts and executing the work including self-performance, subcontractors, and consultants, to deliver projects according to plan. Provides leadership, direction, and resources to the Demolition Project Manager, Site Safety Manager, subordinate supervisor, craft workers, and project staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

  • Organizing daily activities based on the goals of the project

  • Working with other departments to develop budgets and plans to support project goals

  • Monitoring projects and overseeing tasks to ensure goals are met

  • Meeting with stakeholders to discuss program status and goals

  • Working with the management team to improve strategies

  • Management of subcontractors and coordination of self-performed work

  • Instruct Project Managers, Assistant Project Managers, and Supervisors

  • Assisting the Demolition PM with planning, estimating, scheduling & performance tracking

  • Assisting the Site Safety Manager & all workers with ensuring the work is done in a safe manner

  • Supervise supervisors and craft workers for self-performed work to ensure successful execution

  • Supervise contractors and consultants for subcontracted work to ensure successful execution

  • Supervise the proper maintenance, safe and efficient operation of equipment

  • Promoting and ensuring a Nuclear Safety Culture is embedded within the Project

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

  • Minimum of 5 years project management experience in the Nuclear Industry, completed projects, and good performance reviews

  • Minimum of 10 years Demolition Superintendent experience for heavy commercial and industrial demolition projects

  • 5 years of Nuclear experience preferred

  • Experience should include: conventional machine demolition, selective building/component/equipment demolition, demolition by cutting using both hot work & non-hot work methods, demolition utilizing cranes & rigging, implosion demolition, and material processing/preparing/recycling/waste disposal of all types of demolition materials

  • Experience with union labor is not required but is a plus

  • Ability to schedule and manage tasks effectively

  • Conflict resolution and problem-solving skills

  • Risk management

  • Written and verbal communication skills

  • Cost control and budgeting skills

  • Teamwork and motivational skills

  • Organizational and multitasking skills

  • Proficiency with P6 & Hard Dollar software/formats is a plus

  • Familiarity with working in a Nuclear facility/environment

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, specifically Industrial Engineering/Nuclear Engineering, is a plus

  • PMP Certification is a plus

  • Previous Nuclear Decommissioning experience is preferred

Job Type:

Full-time / Exempt

Benefits:

  • 401(k)

  • Health insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • Paid time off

  • Life/AD&D

  • LTD

  • Paid Holidays

Schedule:

4-10 schedule (10-hour shifts)

Experience:

  • Nuclear: 2 years (Required)

  • Project Engineering: 1 year (Preferred)

  • Construction Superintendent: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

Relocation before starting work required

Work Location:

In person

Company Description

JINGOLI Nuclear Services is a full-service company specializing in the development, planning, construction/modification, start-up, commissioning, maintenance, project controls, and decommissioning of nuclear plant projects. After working at various plants for several decades, JINGOLI Nuclear Services was formed with a core team of experts to meet the increasing workload of our nuclear projects.
Our formula is simple – industry leading talent, working relentlessly toward the project objectives, strong project controls, predictable delivery, and integrity based results.
We have a diverse, vertically integrated skillset. What does that mean for our clients? JINGOLI Nuclear Services handles all aspects of the project from concept through closeout delivering execution efficiency and cost effectiveness in a transparent manner.
We bring JINGOLI’s 100-years of experience together with industry-leading talent to deliver complex industrial projects safely, on-time, and under budget.