Airswift is seeking a Project Coordinator to join their team in Richland, Washington, for an initial 1-year contract, with the possibility of extension.
The Project Manager Coordinator will oversee small projects for refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line maintenance. The coordinator will be responsible for managing project teams of 1 to 5 people, ensuring that all project activities, from planning to execution, are carried out safely, on schedule, within budget, and with high quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Project Coordination and Management:
Coordinate project teams of 1 to 5 people, including planning, scheduling, and controlling project activities.
Act as a subject matter specialist for specific projects with detailed knowledge of all aspects of the projects.
Maintain a knowledge base of new developments and technologies to ensure projects are executed with the latest industry practices.
Monitor projects and recommend changes to improve operating efficiency.
Develop budgetary estimates and track project costs against the budget.
Project Implementation:
Manage small projects related to refueling outages, forced outages, and on-line maintenance, ensuring all work is completed safely, on time, within scope, and within budget.
Prepare work packages, oversee parts procurement, and ensure the implementation of ALARA planning, industrial and nuclear safety protocols, work prioritization, and resource loading.
Oversee project execution, resolving schedule delays and conflicts as they arise.
Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards throughout project execution.
Budget and Financial Management:
Develop and manage project budgets, tracking cost versus budget to ensure projects stay on target financially.
Provide frequent updates on project progress to stakeholders, including the client, engineers, and management teams.
Monitor and adjust resources and schedules to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
Stakeholder Communication and Reporting:
Prepare and deliver written and oral communications to various groups, including senior management, to keep them informed of project progress, challenges, and outcomes.
Interface regularly with vendors and other key stakeholders to ensure the smooth operation and delivery of projects.
Contract Management:
Develop and manage contracts, ensuring proper execution and compliance with project specifications and timelines.
Interface with vendors to ensure proper parts procurement and that the vendor's work aligns with project requirements.
Long-Term Planning and Strategy Development:
Develop and maintain long-range plan strategies associated with assigned projects.
Support the implementation of the Columbia Generating Station Self-Assessment and Corrective Action Program to ensure continuous improvement and compliance with safety standards.
Outage Support:
Provide support for outage activities, including Outage Coordination Center (OCC), ensuring that all necessary resources are in place and that activities are executed according to plan.
Qualifications & Skills:
Proven experience in coordinating and managing small to medium-sized projects.
Commercial nuclear experience is ideal.
Strong knowledge of project planning, scheduling, budgeting, and tracking costs versus budget.
Ability to manage contracts, interface with vendors, and resolve scheduling delays and conflicts.
Excellent communication skills for presenting updates to clients, senior management, and project teams.
Strong leadership and team management skills, with a focus on resource loading and work execution.
Knowledge of project management tools and software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera) is a plus.