Project Manager - BWXT

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. Headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia, BWXT is a Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,000 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

BWXT is currently seeking a Project Manager for its Advanced Technologies location in Lynchburg, VA!

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.  The position will be located in the Lynchburg, VA, Advanced Technologies office. Relocation benefits are available for this position. 

Job Description / Duties:

• Act as the primary contact for proposal and contract activities with both internal and external customers.
• Assist in the development of proposals and coordination of activities associated with multiple projects simultaneously within a matrix organization.
• Execute contracts, internal work authorizations, and subcontracts to advance the organization’s needs.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers and action item tracking logs.
• Work closely with assigned BWXT groups to establish project controls, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project and technical leads to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.
• Develop and manage project forecasts and forecast updates for bookings, revenue, and gross margin.
• Track budgets against business unit forecasts and assigned projects against approved budgets.

 Job Qualifications / Requirements:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a technical field is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years professional experience is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience is required. 
• Must be able to practice clear, concise, and result oriented communication to convey and coordinate technical exchanges internally and externally.
• Must possess demonstrable ability to analyze, condense, and write technical and commercial language presentations for customers and diverse audiences.
• Must possess experience in developing alternative technical and commercial strategies to solve complex project problems.
• Must possess demonstrable ability to adapt, manage, and succeed as changes occur.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Additional Desired Skillsets:

• Demonstrated experience in creating project schedules, resource loading, managing project budgets, developing project cost/revenue forecasts, and creating and maintaining project baselines.
• Prior experience in the development and presentation of project management training focused on topics such as principles, tools, best practices, new trends, etc.
• Prior supervisory and mentor experience is preferred.
• Prior Nuclear and/or Radioisotope experience is preferred.

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US-VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $114,000.00 and $165,000.00 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,’ unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement.  The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities (“BWXT” or the “Company”) complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols.  As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT supports diversity and is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color religion, gender, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or veteran status.

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