Project Manager, Civil Maritime

BWXT • Lynchburg, VA

9d • $115,000 - $180,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager will support BWXT’s nuclear maritime applications by leading, coordinating, and executing project activities across a technically complex, multidisciplinary environment. The role ensures program objectives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements. The Project Manager serves as a central point of contact for internal teams, external customers, and stakeholders supporting Advanced Technologies program initiatives. The position is on-site at BWXT’s Advanced Technologies Office in Lynchburg, Virginia.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
• At least 10 years of professional experience.
• At least 5 years of project management experience.
• Experience using Oracle Primavera (P6) schedule management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, internally and externally.
• Strong skills in analyzing, condensing, and developing technical and commercial project information.
• Proven ability to develop creative technical and commercial approaches to complex project challenges.
• Demonstrable adaptability and resilience in changing project environments.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy or Department of Defense security clearance, as required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in nuclear, radioisotope, or highly regulated technical environments.
• Experience creating and maintaining project schedules, resource loading, cost controls, and project baselines.
• Experience leading Agile development teams using Scrum or Kanban.
• Previous supervisory or mentorship experience.
• PMP certification and/or an MBA.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for project, proposal, and contract activities with internal and external customers.
• Lead development, coordination, and submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Manage execution of contracts, internal work authorizations, subcontracts, and other formal project documents.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers and action item tracking logs.
• Partner with functional groups to establish and maintain project controls, integrated schedules, budgets, performance metrics, and baselines.
• Track and manage project budgets, expenditures, and earned value against approved plans.
• Build and maintain project forecasts, including bookings, revenue, cost performance, and gross margin targets.
• Collaborate with technical leads, engineering teams, and supporting organizations to keep project milestones on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate timely and transparent stakeholder communication, preparing and delivering technical and commercial briefings as needed.
• Resolve issues proactively, develop alternative strategies, and maintain alignment with evolving program and customer needs.
• Ensure project activities adhere to applicable regulatory, security, and quality requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training.

What This Job Offers

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