Operational Excellence Project Manager Jobs in Augusta, GA

Job#: 3045931
Job Description:
Job Tittle: Nuclear Project Manager
Location: Waynesboro, Georgia (Onsite)
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Nuclear Project Manager to lead and deliver large-scale, complex projects within a nuclear utility environment. This individual will provide strategic leadership, oversee project execution from initiation through completion, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The ideal candidate will have a technical background in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, along with extensive experience managing high-impact projects in the nuclear industry.
Key Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, monitoring, and successful delivery of complex nuclear projects.
• Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and project deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in partnership with key stakeholders.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks while implementing effective contingency plans.
• Track project performance and provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and organizational policies.
• Manage stakeholder communication and expectations, ensuring project alignment with organizational goals.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and apply project management best practices.
• Mentor and guide project team members, fostering collaboration and professional growth.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary teams across engineering, operations, maintenance, and business functions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Project Management, or a related field.
• 10+ years of project management experience leading complex projects, preferably within the nuclear or utility industry.
• Demonstrated success delivering large-scale projects from planning through implementation.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and lifecycle management.
• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams in dynamic and highly regulated environments.
• Proficiency with project management tools and scheduling software.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• Technical background in Instrumentation & Controls (I&C), Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering, in that order of preference.
• Experience managing capital projects, plant modifications, outage-related initiatives, or major infrastructure programs within a nuclear environment.
• Advanced knowledge of risk management, forecasting, budgeting, and project controls.

Certifications

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is required.
• Additional project management, engineering, or nuclear industry certifications are highly preferred.

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