Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Program Manager - New Power Plants

Westinghouse Electric Corporation$130K — $163K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related field.
  • At least 8 years of project management experience.
  • Familiarity with PMI's Project Management Body of Knowledge.
  • Beneficial: Bachelor's in Civil Structural Engineering.
  • Beneficial: PMP or Westinghouse Project Manager qualifications.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight and challenge design approaches for cost-effective outcomes.
  • Lead coordination and integration with Owner's Engineer at project kickoff and throughout execution.
  • Establish and lead governance cadence for civil/structural engineering forums.
  • Engage WEC structural engineering SMEs for design evaluations and approvals.
  • Oversee civil/structural construction to ensure design intent aligns with field execution.
  • Conduct field walkdowns for compliance with engineering requirements and quality standards.
  • Facilitate design review sessions, identifying risks and ensuring action closure.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical benefits including dental, vision, and HSA options.
  • Wellness programs and Employee Assistance Program for health support.
  • 401(k) with company match contributions for retirement savings.
  • Paid vacations and recognized company holidays.
  • Flexible work arrangements to enhance work-life balance.
  • Educational reimbursement and career development programs.
  • Global recognition and service programs to acknowledge employee achievements.
  • Employee referral program.
Full Job Description


About the role:

As a Program Manager you will direct comprehensive reviews of design deliverables, including drawings, calculations, methodologies, and specifications.

You will report to the Senior Manager of Global Engineering Integration and be located at Columbia, SC facility. The position is hybrid; you will be on site 2 days per week.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Provide strategic oversight and constructively challenge the design approach to ensure WEC achieves optimal, cost-effective outcomes.
  • Lead coordination and integration with Owner's Engineer, including execution of initial kickoff and ongoing alignment.
  • Establish and lead governance cadence for civil/structural engineering forums, including weekly and ad hoc critical issue meetings.
  • Orchestrate engagement of WEC structural engineering SMEs, ensuring all design evaluations are completed, validated, and signed off by appropriate experts.
  • Oversee civil/structural construction oversight, ensuring alignment between design intent and field execution; proactively resolve technical issues to maintain quality and schedule performance.
  • Lead routine field walkdowns to verify compliance with engineering requirements, specifications, and quality standards.
  • Drive design review sessions, ensuring risks are surfaced, decisions are made, and actions are closed.
  • Deliver executive-ready reporting on project status, risks, issues, and performance metrics.
  • Direct participation in site meetings and inspections, ensuring alignment across construction leadership and engineering stakeholders.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree. Applicable disciplines are Project Management, Engineering, Business, Construction Management, or related technical discipline.
  • Minimum 8 years prior project management experience
  • Knowledge of Project Management Institute's Project Management Body of Knowledge.

Beneficial:
  • Bachelor's degree in Civil Structural Engineering
  • PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) or Westinghouse Project Manager qualification completed.


We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $130,400 to $163,000 per year.

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Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • 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

About Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Westinghouse Electric Corporation is an American manufacturing company that provides services to various industries, including nuclear power, renewable energy, oil and gas, and defense. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a subsidiary of Brookfield Business Partners, a Canadian private equity firm. The company has a long history of innovation and has been involved in many significant projects, including the construction of the first nuclear power plant in the United States. Today, Westinghouse Electric Corporation is a leading provider of nuclear power technology and services, with a global presence in over 20 countries.
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