Senior Project Manager

Work Location:  Rigging project in Richland, WA.

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: Full Time 40 (4 days / 10 hr day)

Duration: Long Term (w/option to go direct after 6 months, if desired)

Per diem:  $216.00/day (7 days per week)

Mob / Demob: $500 each way ($1,000 total)

Position Details:  The Sr. Project Manager will be responsible for the planning, coordination, execution, and oversight of all heavy lifting and rigging operations within the nuclear construction site.

Required Duties: 

• Safety & Regulatory Compliance – Lead nuclear safety culture initiatives, ensure compliance with nuclear regulations and ASME/ANSI lifting standards, conduct pre-lift safety briefings, and manage radiological safety considerations.

• Heavy Lift Planning & Engineering – Review and approve all lift plans (standard, complex, and critical), ensure proper crane selection and load calculations, coordinate with engineering teams and nuclear oversight bodies.

• Execution & On-Site Supervision – Direct day-to-day heavy lift operations, supervise crane operators, riggers, and subcontractor teams, monitor nuclear hold/witness points, and verify environmental and radiological conditions.

• Quality Assurance & Documentation – Maintain QA documentation per NQA-1 standards, ensure traceability and certification of all lifting gear, review inspection reports and corrective actions.

• Stakeholder & Contractor Management – Serve as primary interface between EPC, subcontractors, engineering, and site management, coordinate schedules with master project plan, evaluate contractor performance.

• Personnel Competence & Training – Verify certification and training of all heavy lifting personnel, ensure nuclear-specific induction and procedural compliance training, mentor field teams.

• Risk Management – Identify and mitigate risks associated with critical lifts, lead incident investigations with root-cause analysis, implement lessons learned, ensure emergency preparedness and lift recovery plans.

• Reporting & Communication – Provide daily reports on lift progress and safety findings, communicate deviations to senior management and regulatory bodies, maintain clear communication channels across all functions.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field required

• Advanced degree or professional certifications preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience in heavy lifting and rigging operations

• At least 5 years in nuclear construction or other highly regulated industries (petrochemical, pharmaceutical, aerospace)

• Proven track record managing complex, critical lift operations

• Experience with EPC contractors and large-scale construction projects

Certifications & Licenses:

• Certified Crane Supervisor or equivalent (NCCCO, LEEA, or similar)

• Nuclear facility training and radiological worker certification (or ability to obtain)

• OSHA 30-Hour Construction certification

• Lift Director or Lift Superintendent certification preferred

Technical Knowledge:

• Expert knowledge of ASME B30 series, ANSI standards, and nuclear lifting requirements

• Proficiency in NQA-1 quality assurance programs

• Understanding of nuclear safety culture and 10 CFR regulatory requirements

• Experience with lift planning software and engineering analysis tools

• Knowledge of crane types, capacities, rigging hardware, and load dynamics

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

• Analytical and problem-solving mindset with attention to detail

• Ability to work in high-pressure, safety-critical environments

• Proficient in risk assessment and mitigation strategies

• Strong organizational and documentation skills

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.