Activity Manager, Waste Projects

About the role

At the Central Plateau Cleanup Company (CPCCo) in Richland, Washington, the Construction Activity Manager provides day‑to‑day oversight of construction activities for Waste Projects & Operations (WP&O). The role supports CPCCo’s mission to protect the Columbia River and remediate the historic Hanford Central Plateau by managing hazardous‑waste removal and facility upgrades.

Responsibilities

• Supervises construction contractors and personnel performing facility upgrades and modifications across the WP&O complex for varied and complex project scope.
• Manages daily execution of construction work in accordance with approved work packages, contract requirements, and CPCCo policies/procedures.
• Conducts pre‑job and post‑job briefings, including enhanced work‑planning meetings and lessons learned.
• Completes work‑activity documentation accurately and ensures required reviews, approvals, and authorizations/releases are obtained.
• Conducts routine field walkdowns of construction sites to identify hazards, verify progress, and support resolution of issues with subcontractor management.
• Ensures construction activities remain within established Authorization Basis boundaries.
• Coordinates pre‑construction activities and aligns deployed and matrixed resources (Engineering, Work Planning, OS&IH, RadCon, Waste Management, etc.).
• Works closely with Project Management, Engineering, Operations, Procurement, Planning, and ESH&Q to provide technical feedback, constructability input, and Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) integration.
• Proactively resolves issues, makes informed decisions, and adapts to evolving project needs.
• Manages contractor and CPCCo resources across multiple projects, balancing craft skills, site supervision, and integration with Operations, Engineering, ESH&Q, and Project Management.
• Ensures field personnel are compliant with training and medical requirements.
• Builds and sustains high‑functioning field teams, recognizes achievements, and corrects behaviors that conflict with safe work performance or teamwork expectations.
• Implements CPCCo policies and contractual requirements applicable to bargaining‑unit personnel.

Basic Qualifications

• Intermediate Grade 19 – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 7 or more years of relevant experience.
• Career Grade 20 – Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience plus 8 or more years of relevant experience.
• The selected level will be based on the company’s needs and the candidate’s education, training, and/or experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience supervising or coordinating multidisciplinary construction teams (mechanical, electrical, civil/structural, instrumentation).
• Proficiency in electrical installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance.
• Solid understanding of Conduct of Operations principles.
• Experience working within a nuclear facility and interfacing with Operations, RadCon, Engineering, Safety, and Waste Management.
• Effective leadership, communication, and conflict‑resolution skills for managing field teams.
• Preferred training or certifications: Field Work Supervisor qualification, Rad Worker II, 40‑hour Hazardous Waste Worker (HAZWOPER), and/or Safety Training Supervisor (STS) certification.

Pay

Expected annualized pay range (full‑time, 40 hours/week):

• Intermediate Level Grade 19: $104,200 – $166,650
• Career Level Grade 20: $114,700 – $183,450

In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for variable‑pay awards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 401(k) employer match
• Paid time off
• Casual‑dress work environment (jeans permitted)
• Relocation funding provided
• No U.S. citizenship required
• Variable‑pay award eligibility

Schedule

Standard 4‑10 hour workday schedule (40 hours per week), providing long weekends and ample opportunity for outdoor recreation in the Tri‑Cities region.