Major Projects - Senior Manager, Projects - Davis Besse

Job Description

Manage execution of Extended Power Uprate projects from design through implementation, ensuring safety, budget, schedule, and quality requirements are met.

Define project scope, deliverables, and success criteria in coordination with site engineering, licensing, and executive sponsors.

Oversee project budgets and resource plans, maintaining strict cost and performance controls.

• Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, licensing, operations, EPC partners, OEMs) to deliver system upgrades and plant capacity improvements.
• Identify and manage technical, regulatory, and execution risks to support timely NRC approvals and project milestones.
• Apply proven project management practices to optimize planning, execution, and outage performance.
• Provide regular status updates and milestone reporting to project leadership and executive management.

Education, Experience, & Skill Requirements

• At least 10 years of nuclear industry experience, with 5+ years in leadership roles.
• Proven experience delivering complex projects as a lead project manager or site manager of projects.
• Strong background in project management, engineering, and construction oversight.
• Familiarity with finance, project controls, and cost/schedule management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and coordinate with EPCs, OEMs, and regulators.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to travel as required to support project execution.

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering required.

PMP certification required.

Professional Engineer (preferred).

Key Metrics

• Safety – 100% compliance with NRC and fleet standards; zero violations.
• Quality – Deliverables approved with minimal RAIs/corrective actions.
• Schedule – On-time completion of EPU milestones and outage work.
• Cost – ≥95% budget adherence with proactive variance control.
• Regulatory – Timely NRC approvals of LARs and submittals.
• Integration – Upgrades deliver increased capacity and long-term reliability.
• Stakeholders – Clear, accurate reporting that builds executive and regulator confidence.

Job Family

Plant Operations

Company

Vistra Nuclear Operations

Locations

Oak Harbor, Ohio

Company Values

• Exceeding Customer Expectations
• Great People
• Teamwork
• Competitive Spirit
• Effective Communication

Equal Opportunity Employer

If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

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