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Project Manager -- Capital Projects & Construction

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWXT Technologies. At BWXT, we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and 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.

Requisition Number: 54395

Position Overview: Develop project management skills to assume project responsibility. Accountable for success of a project with direction from the PM. Basic understanding of a portion of the company's business. Can explain complex information to others in straightforward situations. The Project Manager's responsibilities supporting FDVR are two-fold: primarily this role maintains interface with customer stakeholders on the progress of Development tasks that can range from small improvement projects to new fuel system development, secondarily when these projects require equipment installation within the facility, this manager will be the lead contact and coordinator of resources to execute the installation.

Location: Onsite in Erwin, TN

Your Day To Day As Project Manager 1:

• A team member on any project irrespective of contract value. Can lead projects with a value up to 1M.
• May act Deputy PM and be able to take over for PM at certain stages of the project.
• Builds rapport and gains respect from people with varied experience and background.
• May supervise several project personnel to achieve project objectives.
• Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.
• Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.
• Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.
• Lead responsibilities and "point of contact" for large projects involving multiple technical disciplines or multi-functional interfaces.
• Provide interface with NFS Management, customers, off-site customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and recommend materials and equipment specifications for designing and installing processing and utility equipment.
• Provide technical supervision of NFS and contract engineers and designers assigned to projects.
• Provide engineering studies, analyses, designs, cost estimates, and schedules, as required.
• Guides, directs, and consults with and oversees A/E firms and construction contractors as required to fulfill assigned projects.
• Reviews plant operations and recommends changes that will improve cost effectiveness and/or improve worker safety.
• The position's duties include design reviews and approval of change packages; enforcement of codes, standards, conventions; and special projects as determined by Engineering management. Specifies design standards in accordance with NEC, ISA, NFS and other standards as appropriate.
• Other assignments as deemed appropriate by supervisory management.

Required Qualifications:

• B.S. -- Engineering or Technical discipline or if non-technical degree, then 12 years' experience with 2 years' experience in at least two of the following: Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement & 6 years related project experience.
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle. Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline. Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong critical thinking skills.
• Requires recent experience as a project engineer with experience as a nuclear project engineering manager preferred.
• Experience in technical industrial environments is required with experience in a nuclear environment preferred.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

Pay: $98,000 - $154,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $98,000 and $154,000 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 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, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.