Deputy Site Manager

TITLE: Deputy Site Manager LOCATION: Kemmerer, Wyoming, USA

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower’s mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company’s activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications – all for significant human health benefits.”

TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes.TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

Deputy Site Manager

TerraPower is seeking a Deputy Site Manager responsible for oversight and coordinating administrative and construction activities related to the construction of the Natrium Demonstration Project.With the Site Manager primarily responsible for all Site activities, with emphasis of TerraPower’s off-site responsibilities, the Deputy Site Manager responsibilities include oversight of the construction contractor’s activities, managing all TerraPower construction responsibilities including but not limited to key equipment deliveries.This position will report directly to the Site Manager and will coordinate with all areas of the Natrium Demonstration project, as well as other TerraPower internal organizations. The position will also report functionally to TerraPower’s Operations Manager for all salary and HR related issues.The Deputy Site Manager will manage project conflicts to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of products and services and is the first point of contact for any Construction Contractor contractual issues or discrepancies.

Responsibilities

- Serve as the Site Manager when the Site Manager is absent from the Site for personal and business issues.

- Serve as the Construction Contractor’s Contract Manager once both TerraPower and the Contractor mobilize at the Site.

- With the Site Manager responsible for all Kemmerer Unit 1 external activities, the Deputy Site Manager will be responsible for all Site activities and be responsible for keeping the Site Manager briefed on all issues.

- Responsible for final approval of all trend requests from all entities performing work in support of Kemmerer Unit 1’s construction.

- Manage project cost, schedule, and scope execution using project management best practices and principles, ensuring adherence to plan and addressing deviations.

- Drive and hold all Site Teams accountable for achieving project deliverables and staying within budget while still meeting scope and technical performance requirements.

- Ensure the technical adequacy and quality of construction work products to validate scope completion.

- Lead/drive the planning process for the work scope within the control accounts.Work with the relevant engineering leads to obtain the necessary planning inputs.Serve as the primary point of contact for interfacing with project controls in the implementation of plans in the integrated master control schedule (IMCS).

- Develop and maintain staffing/resource plans to accomplish the work and adjust the schedule to be resource leveled.

- Monitor and analyze cost and schedule variances using the earned value (EV) data recorded compared to the time-phased budget.Determine root causes and develop corrective actions / recovery plans / variance management plans as necessary to avoid large variances.

- Work closely with the Contract Administrator to ensure that the work performed is in compliance with all contractual requirements.

- Ensure that records on the project are stored in accordance with corporate procedures.

- As necessary, support the management of the project risk register and ensure that actions are taken to reduce project risk.

Key Qualifications And Skills

- Minimum of 15 years of construction experience directly related to Construction Site Management, with demonstrated experience on large construction projects.

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, or equivalent.

- Demonstrated experience working with highly multidisciplinary and matrixed teams.

- Demonstrated experience managing projects executed under a high degree of regulatory oversight, with a preference for experience building Nuclear Power Plants.

- PMP certificate is preferred.

- Proficiency in project planning, implementation and delivering results.

- Working knowledge of project scheduling and budget control, EVMS tools and project control requirements.

- Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint, Visio, and MS Project.

- Experience with Atlassian tools such as Confluence and JIRA a bonus.

- Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.

- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

- Strong technical acumen, with the ability to understand complex technical concepts is highly desirable.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills.

- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Job Functions

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

- Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)

- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds

- Repetitive work: Prolonged

- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.Extensive time working outside in Kemmerer, Wyoming.

- Travel required 10-20%

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements.To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States.Government export authorization approval times vary.Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details Job Type:Full-time Salary Range Level 14:$ 182,024 - $273,035

- We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience.This range is specific to Wyoming.

Benefits

- Competitive Compensation

- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

- Competitive Relocation Benefits or Living Away from Home Allowances (LAHA)

- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits

oMedical

oVision

oDental

oLife

oLife and Disability

oGender Affirmation Benefits

oParental Leave

- 401k Plan

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o21 days of annually accrued PTO

- Generous Holiday Schedule

o10 paid holidays

- Relocation Assistance

- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

- Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/