Job Title: Decontamination & Decommission Planning Manager
Req. No: M-1390
Posting Date: 12/31/2025
Compensation: $195,527 - $238,960 Annually
West Valley Cleanup Alliance is the prime contractor selected by the U.S. Department of Energy to manage the Phase 1B Deactivation & Demolition Contract at the West Valley Demonstration Project site. The site is a scenic 30-minute drive south of Buffalo, New York. In cooperation with the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, West Valley Demonstration Project continues to decontaminate and decommission facilities at this site.
West Valley Cleanup Alliance is a premier employer in the Western New York and southern-tier areas. Our benefit and compensation package includes:
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competitive pay and opportunity for variable pay incentives
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extensive benefit offerings focused on your physical, financial, and emotional wellness
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401(k) employer match and enhanced employer contributions - up to 9% total company contribution!
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4-day workweek (10 hours per day) for most positions
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tuition reimbursement & professional development
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atmosphere fostering work life balance
Lifelong careers are common at West Valley Demonstration Project. If you are interested in joining the West Valley Cleanup Alliance family, apply to one of our current job openings.
JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE OF POSITION
The Decontamination & Decommissioning Planning Manager is responsible for the detailed planning of decontamination and decommissioning (D&D) projects for day-to-day safe operations while delivering projects on time and within budget.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience:
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BA/BS in engineering or related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
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Minimum of five (5) years of related project planning experience in nuclear D&D, engineering, operations/maintenance, and/or construction with progressing responsibility.
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Minimum of five (5) years of management experience.
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Minimum of four (4) years in a DOE or commercial nuclear environment.
Licenses/Certifications:
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PMP or CAPM certification preferred.
Other Requirements:
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Excellent interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
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Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
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Strong computer skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.
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Primavera software or other similar scheduling software experience preferred.
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Excellent analytical thinking, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
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Strong ethical standards and integrity.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/SCOPE OF WORK
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Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by following established safe work practices and procedures; including following all safety rules, use of proper personal protective equipment (PPE), investigating and reporting identified safety concerns or situations.
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Implement and adhere to standards contained in the Company “Code of Conduct,” Company EEO practices, and DOE directives.
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Work closely with the Project Management Office and other stakeholders to develop D&D plans associated with WVCA’s Phase 1B scope of work.
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Instill a strong, world-class safety ethic within the workforce by conducting all activities with the utmost attention to personnel safety, operations safety, and environmental excellence.
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Support Decontamination & Decommissioning Manager in execution of various requirements and expectations of DOE contract for the D&D activities at the WVDP facilities.
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Review and approve bid tabulations for commitments for all major purchase orders, contracts, and subcontracts and approve changes to these documents.
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Review and approve projects controls plans to include trend program, project cost estimates, forecasts, schedules, variance analysis, financial reports, risk analysis, and commitments which exceed assigned budgets.
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Lead teams to ensure successful project completion in a safe manner, within budget, on schedule, and in conformance with appropriate standards and requirements.
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Conduct periodic project and customer meetings to review progress and discuss issues.
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Ensure problems involving coordination, schedule, and setting of priorities are resolved by the project team.
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Conduct all business activities with a high degree of integrity and candor while maintaining accountability and responsibility for company activities.
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Produce, edit, and present technically accurate documents, reports, and forms and make presentations to employees, management, government officials, congress, local, state, and national stakeholders.
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Complete D&D operations activities for all aspects of D&D including necessary facility and site systems characterization to ensure safe completion of all activities.
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Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional societies.
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Identify and resolve a wide variety of complex issues and effectively manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
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Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, standards, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks.
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Establish priorities, work schedules, control cost and meet deadlines.
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Direct the work of others, develop, and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines, and mentor others.
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Provide strong leadership and communication, counsel, and/or guide people on extremely complex or controversial matters.
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Effectively manage and communicate project plans, operational status, and schedule.
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Effectively explain and guide project managers, project support staff, and DOE on issues and communicate challenges on difficult issues early.
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Analyze and anticipate a wide variety of issues and provide documented solutions to difficult problems.
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Plan, develop, and carry out strategic short- and long-term programs essential to the mission.
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Justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with practices or procedures.
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Demonstrate mature judgment and tact under stress and generate trust and respect through open communication.
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Interface with individuals or groups from outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside of the organization with tact and in a professional and effective manner.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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Identify and resolve a wide variety of complex issues and effectively manage projects and special assignments to deliver results on time and within budget.
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Interpret and follow a wide variety of guidelines, policies, standards, laws, and established practices to accomplish complex tasks.
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Establish priorities, work schedules, control cost and meet deadlines.
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Direct the work of others, develop, and implement special projects and resources, write procedures and guidelines, and mentor others.
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Provide strong leadership and communication, counsel, and/or guide people on extremely complex or controversial matters.
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Effectively manage and communicate project plans, operational status, and schedule.
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Effectively explain and guide project managers, project support staff, and DOE on issues and communicate challenges on difficult issues early.
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Analyze and anticipate a wide variety of issues and provide documented solutions to difficult problems.
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Plan, develop, and carry out strategic short- and long-term programs essential to the mission.
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Justify, defend, negotiate, or settle matters involving significant or controversial issues in accordance with practices or procedures.
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Demonstrate mature judgment and tact under stress and generate trust and respect through open communication.
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Interface with individuals or groups from outside of the organization, senior management, as well as high-ranking officials from outside of the organization with tact and in a professional and effective manner.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets.
U.S. Citizenship is required for employment.
This Organization Participates in E-Verify
WVCA is a drug free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement physical, drug screen, and background investigation. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
