Project Manager III or Senior, New Nuclear

Job overview

The Project Manager III or Senior, New Nuclear role is onsite in La Crosse, WI. The annual hiring salary range is $102,400–$153,600 for Level III or $117,800–$176,700 for Senior; the actual offer depends on factors including education, experience, and certifications. Dairyland Power Cooperative provides wholesale energy to electric distribution cooperatives and municipal utilities across the region. The role leads complex new nuclear projects, aligning scope, budgets, schedules, and resources with organizational goals. It coordinates internal and external stakeholders, manages vendors and project risks, reports project health to senior leadership, contributes to PMO improvements, and mentors junior project managers while supporting safety and regulatory compliance.

What you'll do

• Lead planning and execution of new nuclear projects, including site evaluation, feasibility, development, and siting work
• develop project plans, budgets, schedules, and resource allocations
• coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and nuclear agencies
• manage vendors, contracts, risks, and issues
• report project status and metrics to senior leadership
• improve PMO tools and processes
• mentor junior project managers
• ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

new nuclear

la crosse wi

dairyland power cooperative

level iii

senior

$102,400–$153,600/year

$117,800–$176,700/year

nuclear regulatory commission

project management office

pmp preferred

cross-functional leadership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• career growth opportunities and supportive work environment.

Why this role

PMP certification highly preferred; at least three years of nuclear industry experience required; NRC Senior Reactor Operators license desired.

About the employer

Dairyland Power Cooperative is hiring for this role. Industry: Nuclear Electric Power Generation. Sector: 22.