Description:
Senior Project Manager
Key Responsibilities
Project Planning & Execution
Develop project plans, schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
Coordinate site preparation, delivery, installation, testing, and commissioning activities.
Ensure alignment with customer specifications, contract terms, and engineering requirements.
Stakeholder Coordination
Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, contractors, vendors, and internal teams.
Conduct project meetings, progress updates, and reporting.
Manage subcontractors, field crews, and third-party service providers.
Safety & Compliance
Ensure all activities comply with company safety standards, OSHA regulations, and industry best practices.
Promote a strong safety culture and oversee adherence to site-specific safety plans.
Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies.
Technical Oversight
Review transformer specifications, drawings, and installation procedures.
Coordinate with engineering teams on technical issues, design changes, and site constraints.
Oversee mechanical assembly, oil filling, electrical connections, and testing.
Schedule & Cost Control
Monitor project progress against schedule and budget.
Identify and resolve delays, risks, or scope changes.
Manage change orders and cost impacts (e.g., schedule changes such as 5-day vs. 6-day workweeks).
Quality Assurance
Ensure all work meets quality standards and client expectations.
Oversee inspections, testing, and commissioning processes.
Ensure proper documentation, turnover packages, and project closeout reports.
Preferred educational backgrounds could include:
Electrical Engineering
Engineering-related disciplines
Technical field-related education
However, equivalent hands-on experience will be considered acceptable in lieu of formal education.
Required Experience
The Hiring Manager emphasized that this is a highly specialized role due to the customer environment and nuclear facility requirements. As such, the team is looking for a more senior-level professional capable of operating independently in a highly regulated environment.
Target Experience Level:
-Approximately 7–10+ years of relevant experience
-Senior-level project execution background preferred
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates should ideally come from:
-Electrical industry
-Utility industry
-Nuclear industry
-Engineering services organizations
-Large industrial manufacturers
Must-Have Experience
The Hiring Manager identified the following as key qualifications:
1. Electrical Background
Strong understanding of electrical systems and field operations
Experience supporting electrical projects in industrial environments
2. Field Service Experience
Prior field execution or field service coordination experience
Ability to operate effectively in onsite operational environments
3. Nuclear Power Plant Experience
Prior exposure to nuclear power plant projects or regulated utility environments strongly preferred
Familiarity with nuclear compliance expectations considered highly valuable
Additional experience supporting utilities, engineering firms, or large-scale industrial projects would also be viewed favorably.
Nuclear & Security Requirements
Due to the customer environment, strict eligibility requirements apply.
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status