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Orion Talent

Senior Project Manager

Orion Talent, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States


Location: Alpharetta, GA (Project Location: Just Outside of Toronto, Ontario) Shift: Normal Day Shift Compensation: Total First-Year Package: $172.5k – $206.5k Base Salary: $150k – $175k Bonus Plan: 15% Target Bonus ($22.5k – $31.5k) Travel Requirement 10–25% travel to project sites for meetings and oversight. Are you a seasoned project manager with a knack for delivering complex control systems projects? Join us in leading a long-term, high-profile nuclear project just outside Toronto, Ontario, with a globally recognized energy leader. This role offers a competitive salary, unparalleled benefits, and an opportunity to impact the energy industry. About the Role As the Project Manager – Controls & Excitation Systems , you’ll lead cross-functional teams delivering control systems for nuclear and conventional power facilities. With responsibility for profit/loss, schedule performance, and customer satisfaction, you’ll oversee: Complex Projects: Design, manufacturing, testing, installation, and commissioning of Distributed Control Systems (DCS), PLCs, and Static Excitation Systems (SES). Critical Equipment: Control of gas turbines, steam turbines, HRSGs, and generators. Key Deliverables: Planning, scope definition, schedule tracking, risk management, and financial reporting. Team Leadership: Directing project engineering teams and managing electrical contractors. Your first project will involve managing four nuclear units on a groundbreaking Canadian project, scheduled to run until at least 2034. Your Expertise Required: Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of PM experience with complex control, instrumentation, or electrical systems projects. Hands-on nuclear project management experience in the U.S. or Canada. Proven expertise in managing electrical contractors and project engineering teams. Exceptional financial, budget tracking, leadership, and communication skills. Preferred: Familiarity with CSA N299.2 standards. Basic knowledge of Distributed Control Systems (T3000, PCS7) and Static Excitation Systems (SES) such as Siemens Thyripol or WDR. Experience with Clarizen OnePM, and/or SAP is a plus Why Join Us? Generous Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Employee Assistance Program and Mental Health support Flexible Spending Accounts and robust Life Insurance options 401K Savings Plan with 100% match up to 6% Tuition reimbursement, financial planning tools, and training opportunities Vacation and PTO: Start with 4 weeks of paid vacation, 5 floater holidays, and 6 standard holidays. By year 3, you’ll enjoy 5 weeks of vacation Additional perks like a $300 annual “be well” reimbursement for health/fitness. Work-Life Balance: 4 months off per year (travel-related downtime) Earn 20 days of PTO annually Travel Rewards: Enjoy travel perks, including flights and hotel benefits. Are you ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, leading projects that power the future? Apply today to be part of a team driving innovation in the energy sector Note: All candidates must meet the required qualifications and be legally authorized to work in the U.S. and Canada.