Construction Project Manager (Nuclear Plant Modifications)

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Job Title: Construction Project Manager (Nuclear Plant Modifications)
Location: Monticello, MN (Per Diem/7-Days Per Week)
Type: Contract
Duration: 12-Months
Compensation: $73/hr.
Contractor Work Model: Onsite

System One is actively recruiting for a Construction Project Manager for a long-term contract located in Red Wing, MN.

Project Overview, deliverables (what is this person responsible for). The scope of the Project Manager position role involves working at one of two nuclear power plants: Prairie Island or Monticello.

Project Manager Responsibilities:

Take on capital project scopes of work including but not limited to nuclear plant modifications/upgrades, equipment replacement, or facility upgrade related projects.
Include creating or revising long-term project plans, enhancing project estimates, managing project resources, and managing program related projects.
Supports a large team of 32 people under the Director of Nuclear Projects.
Key stakeholders include the maintenance organization, engineering department, controls group, finance organization, senior leaders, internal supply department, and external vendors.
Position offers a dynamic work environment with diverse tasks, significant growth opportunities, and the chance to work on innovative projects.

Project Manager Requirements:

Candidates should have at least 5-7 years of cradle-to-grave project management experience, experience managing projects of at least $1 million, and a nuclear power background is strongly preferred.
ABET accredited Mechanical/Electrical/Civil/Nuclear Engineering background, as well as construction experience is preferred.
Finance background is also beneficial.
Familiarity with Project Management Institute (PMI) - PMBOK Waterfall/Predictive project management techniques/processes.
Ex-Navy nuclear experience or previous utility/power plant experience is preferred if no commercial nuclear power experience.
Previous experience with SAP, Unifier, UKG Workday, MS Project, and P6/Primavera is helpful.
MUST be a US citizen with the ability to obtain unescorted nuclear facility access. To obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility the candidate SHALL pass, a background check, Fitness-for-Duty testing (drug and alcohol screening), and meet the requirements of the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Access Authorization program.

Preferred Qualifications:

PMP certification is strongly preferred but not required. SRO certification or Operator license from a plant knowledge perspective is also beneficial.

Ref: #192-Precision San Antonio

Type: Contract

Experience: 0

Category: Construction

Contractor Work Model: Onsite

Brand: System One

Shift: On-Site

Compensation Range: 75.00 Per Hour

Job ID: 343498

Date Posted: 03/02/2026

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