Senior Project Manager - Nuclear Construction Site

Senior Project Manager

Responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, andoversight of all heavy lifting and rigging operations within the nuclear construction site.

Work Location:

Rigging project in Richland, WA.

Rate

: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours

: Full Time 40 (4 days / 10 hr day)

Duration:

Long Term (w/option to go direct after 6 months, if desired)

Per diem

: $216.00/day (7 days per week)

Mob / Demob

: $500 each way ($1,000 total)

Position Details:

The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of all heavy lifting and rigging operations within the nuclear construction site.

Required Duties:

- Safety & Regulatory Compliance

– Lead nuclear safety culture initiatives, ensure compliance with nuclear regulations and ASME/ANSI lifting standards, conduct pre-lift safety briefings, and manage radiological safety considerations.

- Heavy Lift Planning & Engineering

– Review and approve all lift plans (standard, complex, and critical), ensure proper crane selection and load calculations, coordinate with engineering teams and nuclear oversight bodies.

- Execution & On-Site Supervision

– Direct day-to-day heavy lift operations, supervise crane operators, riggers, and subcontractor teams, monitor nuclear hold/witness points, and verify environmental and radiological conditions.

- Quality Assurance & Documentation

– Maintain QA documentation per NQA-1 standards, ensure traceability and certification of all lifting gear, review inspection reports and corrective actions.

- Stakeholder & Contractor Management

– Serve as primary interface between EPC, subcontractors, engineering, and site management, coordinate schedules with master project plan, evaluate contractor performance.

- Personnel Competence & Training

– Verify certification and training of all heavy lifting personnel, ensure nuclear-specific induction and procedural compliance training, mentor field teams.

- Risk Management

– Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical lifts, lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis, implement lessons learned, ensure emergency preparedness and lift recovery plans.

- Reporting & Communication

– Provide daily reports on lift progress and safety findings, communicate deviations to senior management and regulatory bodies, maintain clear communication channels across all functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required

- Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

Experience:

- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy lifting and rigging operations

- At least 5 years in nuclear construction or other highly regulated industries (petrochemical, pharmaceutical, aerospace)

- Proven track record managing complex, critical lift operations

- Experience with EPC contractors and large-scale construction projects

Certifications & Licenses:

- Certified Crane Supervisor or equivalent (NCCCO, LEEA, or similar)

- Nuclear facility training and radiological worker certification (or ability to obtain)

- OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

- Lift Director or Lift Superintendent certification preferred

Technical Knowledge:

- Expert knowledge of ASME B30 series, ANSI standards, and nuclear lifting requirements

- Proficiency in NQA-1 quality assurance programs

- Understanding of nuclear safety culture and 10 CFR regulatory requirements

- Experience with lift planning software and engineering analysis tools

- Knowledge of crane types, capacities, rigging hardware, and load dynamics

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong leadership and team management abilities

- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

- Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

- Ability to work in high-pressure, safety-critical environments

- Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation strategies

- Strong organizational and documentation skills

Physical Requirements

: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.