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Power Uprates Prin Project Manager

Constellation

Marseilles, ILJob$153–170K/yrSeen 2w agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$153–170K/yr
Location
Marseilles, IL
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

PMP Certification Or Within 18 Months

Job overview

The Power Uprates Principal Project Manager manages assigned projects from initiation through closeout, overseeing cost, quality, schedule, objectives, and project teams. The role integrates multiple functional organizations and coordinates project controls, contract administration, stakeholder reviews, communications, and contracted services. It also coaches and mentors program managers and cross-functional personnel. The position is located at LaSalle Nuclear Power Station in Marseilles, Illinois.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Project ManagementProject ControlsContract ManagementAsset Suite 9Ambiguity ManagementSupervisory ExperiencePlant OperationsPlant Maintenance

Qualifications

Bachelor's+8, Associate's+10 or High School+12 YearsProject Management ExperiencePMP Certification or Within 18 MonthsMinimum Access RequirementsFavorable Medical ExaminationMaster's in Business, Engineering, Science or RelatedSupervisory or Management ExperiencePlant Operations or Maintenance Experience

Benefits

401(k) Match
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Time Off

Full job description

Power Uprates Principal Project Manager to be located at LaSalle Nuclear Power Station in Marseilles, IL

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs; disability and life insurance benefits; paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $153,000 to $170,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Over the past ten years, Constellation has invested  more than $7.1 billion  in capital across its nuclear fleet to support continued safe, reliable operations and long-term license extensions. Of that total, approximately  $3.3 billion  has been invested in Illinois facilities.

Looking ahead, Constellation is planning  multi-billion-dollar investments between 2025 and 2030  focused on the continued operation, licensing, and performance of the Illinois nuclear fleet. These investments are distinct from major growth projects such as extended power uprates or turbine replacements and are centered on sustaining the existing fleet at world-class standards.

These investments support high-skilled jobs, local tax bases, grid reliability, and long-term affordability while avoiding the cost overruns and risks often borne by ratepayers under monopoly utility buildouts.

Primary Purpose of Position

Manage projects, initiation through closeout, as assigned and within the parameters of cost, quality, schedule and objectives. Provide leadership for project team members and the Project Management process. Position generally used for projects requiring integration of multiple functional organizations.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

  • Manage the detailed scope, quality, performance, schedule and budget of assigned project(s) in accordance with the Constellation Management Model procedures and standard practices. Ensure proper use of project controls and perform required monthly reporting.

  • Direct the Project Team and integrate all resources.

  • Ensure Contract Administration on contract(s) as required, including proper closeout of projects as well as post-project critique and lessons learned

  • Ensure stakeholder review and buy-in of intermediate and final project deliverables

  • Provide communication to NGG and site or corporate management for assigned / proposed projects.

  • Provide development, evaluation and recommendation on contracted services and materials.

  • Coach and mentor other program managers and cross-functional support personnel fostering continuous improvement.

  • All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage)

Power Uprates Principal Project Manager

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience OR

  • Associate's degree in a business-related field with 10 years of related experience OR

  • High School diploma/GED and 12 years of related experience

  • Experience managing projects

  • Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification (within 18 months of starting position)

  • Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field

  • Supervisory or management experience

  • Experience in plant operation and/or maintenance

  • Knowledge of contract management and / or Asset Suite 9 (AS9) supply system

  • Ability to work in ambiguous situations with little direction

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

How this job compares

Set against the 15,096 open Project Management jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$153–170K/yr
  • Illinois median$102–159K/yr416 salary ranges
  • US median$102–166K/yr9,646 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $162K, is 22% above the Illinois median midpoint ($132K) — in the middle half of Project Management salary ranges in Illinois.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 501 open Project Management jobs in Illinois and 15,096 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Illinois
Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Project Management postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (12,186 postings).
Education
6,183 of the 15,096 open Project Management jobs (41%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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