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Westinghouse Electric Company · 2 hours ago

Principal Project Manager

Westinghouse Electric Company is a leader in the nuclear energy industry, committed to providing safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. The Principal Project Manager will oversee project management processes for complex projects, ensuring successful completion while leading medium-sized teams and managing project communications.

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Responsibilities

Responsible for all project management processes for moderate to high complexity projects or a portfolio of lower complexity projects, leading medium-sized teams (average 10–30 team members). Support proposal process upcoming opportunities, as assigned
Oversee the development of cost estimates and offers for operating plants support and modifications. Guide customer negotiations
Complete all aspects of planning process including authoring project management plans and developing scope, schedule, and cost baselines as well as, risk and partner registers per the Westinghouse Project Management Requirements (WPMR)
Based on project management plan, follow department protocols for acquiring team members to complete the work. Manage and integrate all aspects of project including scope, schedule, cost, risk, procurement, quality, resources, communications, and partners. Interpret and transmit project/contract requirements, and subsequent changes, to teams following an integrated change management process. Coordinate project communications ensuring team, customer, and all partners are kept informed of status. Oversee project records in standard databases and procedures to ensure efficient handling and transmission of project correspondence and documentation internally and externally
Close projects by archiving work in financial, scheduling, document management, and resource management systems/tools. Perform final project quality assessment and report out. Communicate opportunities for improvement, lessons, and risk avoidance for future work

Qualification

Cost EstimationProject ManagementTechnical LeadershipPMI PMBOKPMP CertificationRisk ManagementCommunication SkillsTeam Management

Required

Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline required
Minimum 5 years of experience as project manager leading and directing low to moderate complexity projects to successful completion (3 years of project management and 2 years of experience in a technical leadership role may be considered)
6 – 10 years of experience as project manager in a technical industry such as engineering, manufacturing, nuclear or construction
Familiar with the Project Management Institute (PMI®)'s Project Management Body of Knowledge required

Preferred

Advanced degree in Project Management, Engineering, Construction or Business
PMI Project Management Professional (PMP®) certification or other approved equivalent project management certification is desired

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
Employee Referral Program

Company

Westinghouse Electric Company

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Westinghouse Electric Company provides innovative and secure nuclear technology solutions.

H1B Sponsorship

Westinghouse Electric Company has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$1.62B
Key Investors
US Department of EnergyExport Development CanadaUK Government
2025-12-08Grant
2024-12-09Debt Financing· $1.45B
2023-07-27Grant· $13.43M

Leadership Team

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Dan Sumner
Interim Chief Executive Officer
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Margaret Cosentino
Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs
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