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.
- 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.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.