Principal Field Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company

. Manage welding, machining, and large component replacement projects during nuclear power and fossil plant outages .

Posted 10/9/2026full-timeManning • South Carolina • United StatesLead💰 $103,200 - $129,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Project Management within the nuclear power sector, focusing on large component replacements and maintenance during outages. Proficient in managing cross-functional teams and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Project ManagementNuclear Power Plant MaintenanceNon-Destructive Examination (NDE)Welding and MachiningCost Estimation and Proposal Development

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementWeldingMachiningNon-Destructive Examination (NDE)Electronic Discharge Machining (EDM)Cost Baselines and ProjectionsFinancial ReportingRisk RegistersProject PlanningUnion Workforce Management

Soft Skills

CollaborationNegotiationAdvocacyLeadershipCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Project ManagementBachelor's Degree in WeldingBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Industry Keywords

Nuclear PowerFossil PowerSafety ProgramsQuality ProgramsASME Codes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage welding, machining, and large component replacement projects during nuclear power and fossil plant outages
Manage project results and processes for high-complexity projects or portfolios of medium- to high-complexity projects
Establish a collaborative culture with large cross-functional teams, including Project Controls, Quality, Engineering, and other Project Managers
Oversee and provide input to cost estimates and proposals for nuclear power sector projects
Support customer negotiations and advocate for Westinghouse value-added opportunities and solutions at customer sites
Complete project planning processes, including project management plans, procedures, schedules, challenge meetings, cost baselines and projections, financial reporting, invoicing, risk registers, and partner registers
Report to the Manager Field Service Operations

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Welding, or Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent non-degreed technical experience in an industrial environment
5 years of Project Management experience may be considered equivalent
3 years of Project Management or supervisory experience in field service, nuclear or fossil power plants, Non-Destructive Examination (NDE), or oil/gas may be considered equivalent
6-10+ years of applicable Project Management experience preferred
Experience in nuclear power plant maintenance and large component replacements preferred
Experience working with union represented craft workforce welding and machining preferred
Experience leading field-based projects, particularly at nuclear plants during outages
Experience working in accordance with Safety and Non-Safety Related Quality Programs and ASME codes
Experience with various types of NDE, manual and automated welding, and Electronic Discharge Machining (EDM)
Ability to meet applicable United States and export-control requirements

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive Medical benefits including possible medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution options
Wellness Programs
Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Flexible Work Arrangements
Educational Reimbursement
Comprehensive Career Programs
Global Recognition and Service Programs
Employee Referral Program