Project Administrator

BWXT • Mount Vernon, IN

15d • $70,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dynamic team as a Project Administrator at our facility located in Mount Vernon, Indiana. In this critical support role, you will provide administrative support for the project management team. As a member of our Program Management Team, you will provide, monitor and communicate accurate and timely information ensuring that decisions can be made to ensure contract requirements and industry standards are met or exceeded.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience or a minimum of 6 years of related experience in a technical manufacturing environment will be accepted in lieu of education requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of team and as an individual contributor and communicate effectively to both internal and external customers.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required.
• All candidates must be U.S. citizens.
• Selected applicants are required to successfully complete a pre-employment check and drug screening.
• The position may require the ability to obtain and maintain applicable federal eligibility requirements for access to classified/sensitive information or matter which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test, previous employment, and reference verifications.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with EVMS.
• Prior experience with SAP.

Responsibilities

• Will be assigned a collection of individual contracts to manage and oversee within a larger program.
• Will work very closely with the Project Manager and fellow Project Administrators.
• Performs regular financial analysis and review of assigned contracts.
• Analyze financial performance to monthly and annual projections.
• Modifies financial projections as needed.
• Works closely with accounting to review projections and justify contract overruns/underruns.
• Reconciles contract charge problems.
• Communicate with the customer on a daily basis to manage Purchase Orders, Contract Requirements and Invoices.
• Interfaces with customer representatives for problem identification and resolution.
• Assists Project Manager with coordinating multiple project meetings, submittments, and assignments.
• Participates in estimating process with appropriate departments.
• Assists Contracts Department in proposal efforts to ensure data is made available from the functional departments.
• Assists Project Manager in preparing a project plan which provides for the control of project cost, schedule and documentation requirements.
• Monitors project progress on items designated by Project Manager such as cost, schedule, documentation and material use projections.
• Initiates contract close-outs.
• Interfaces with all levels of BWXT management team to communicate project status and items of concern.
• Reports to Project Manager. May serve as a delegate when the Project Manager is away from the office.
• Prepares presentation materials for customer and supplier meetings.
• Prepare routine reports for Project Manager.
• Assist and/or take lead on Project Risk management, including identifying project risk, managing the mitigation process, and following up with action owners to ensure timely completion and implementation of risk mitigation strategies.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level