Job Title: Project Manager – Digital Instrumentation & Controls (I&C)

Top Required Skills
MUST have Nuclear Utility Project Management Experience
MUST be willing to work onsite at North Anna Power Station
MUST have experience leading large capital projects full life cycle at a Nuclear Power Station – Ability to develop, manage and monitor project performance to ensure results meet project requirements, budgets, and schedules.
MUST have prior experience managing project risk through collaboration with the project team, station stakeholders, suppliers, and executive leadership.
MUST have demonstrated ability to coordinate the resolution of technical problems and implement changes.
MUST have prior experience managing large complex projects involving heavy technical engineering and station interface
What soft skill requirements do you have (team fit and personality requirements)?
Strong verbal and written communication skills, including interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation capabilities.
Communicating regularly with team, station stakeholders, and other departments through use of presentations, log entries, and monthly reports.
Ability to lead, collaborate, or work effectively in a variety of teams, including multi-disciplinary teams
Ability to work and develop rapport with all levels of management and staff

Position Summary
The Project Manager – Digital Instrumentation & Controls (I&C) is responsible for the full lifecycle delivery of large capital modernization projects within a nuclear power generating station. This role leads cross-functional teams to plan, execute, and close digital control system upgrades, including transition from analog to digital plant systems, ensuring safe, compliant, and on-schedule implementation.
The Project Manager serves as the central integrator across engineering, procurement, construction, outage planning, and commissioning, ensuring alignment with station goals, fleet strategies, and regulatory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
Project Leadership & Execution
Manage assigned Digital I&C projects through all phases: initiation, design, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Develop and maintain project Product, schedule, budget, and performance metrics.
Lead cross-functional project teams, including engineering, construction, operations, maintenance, and vendors.
Coordinate integration of projects into outage and online work schedules.
Budget & Cost Management
Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and cost performance.
Interface with cost controls, finance, and business services to ensure accurate financial reporting and adherence to funding approvals.
Identify cost risks and implement corrective actions.
Schedule & Resource Management
Develop and maintain baseline schedules aligned with station milestones and outage windows.
Track project progress and adjust plans to meet critical deadlines.
Coordinate resources across engineering, construction, and vendor organizations.
Risk & Issue Management
Own and maintain the project risk register as a living document.
Identify, assess, and mitigate technical, schedule, and financial risks.
Escalate critical risks and issues to leadership as needed.
Engineering & Technical Integration
Support development and implementation of digital control system upgrades, including primary and secondary plant monitoring and control systems.
Interface with engineering organizations and vendors to ensure quality design deliverables and technical alignment.
Participate in design reviews, challenge boards, and technical decision-making forums.
Construction & Commissioning Oversight
Coordinate construction activities and ensure readiness for field execution.
Lead plant commissioning activities, including:
System walkdowns
Turnover package development
Punch list management
Coordination with operations, maintenance, and training
Ensure smooth transition to commercial operation.
Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
Serve as the primary liaison between project team, station leadership, and executive stakeholders.
Provide regular status updates, reports, and presentations (e.g., risk review boards, funding reviews).
Build strong partnerships with internal departments and external vendors.
Governance, Compliance & Quality
Ensure compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements, quality assurance programs, and company procedures.
Support development of project Product documents, contracts, and procurement strategies.
Drive continuous improvement and application of fleet operating experience (OE).
Required Qualifications
Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Project Management, or a related technical field
Minimum 7 years of experience in nuclear, energy, or heavy industrial project environments
Demonstrated experience managing capital projects, including Product, schedule, and cost
Strong understanding of engineering, construction, and commissioning processes
Experience working with cross-functional teams in regulated environments
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder engagement skills
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Digital I&C systems, control system modernization, or plant upgrades
Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent certification
Experience with outage planning and execution
Familiarity with NRC regulatory requirements and nuclear quality assurance programs
Experience managing vendor contracts and EPC relationships
Work Environment
Primarily site-based with coordination across station departments and vendor organizations
Requires support during outage periods, including extended hours
Participation in major refueling or extended outage schedules may be required
Key Success Factors
Ability to integrate complex technical, construction, and operational requirements
Strong risk identification and mitigation capability
Effective leadership of matrixed teams
Clear, concise communication with senior leadership
Focus on safety, quality, and regulatory compliance