Principal Project Manager

Naval Nuclear Laboratory (FMP); West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 106,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flexible work

Tuition assistance

Student debt relief

Employee assistance (EAP)

Wellness program

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory seeks a seasoned Project Manager on the Project Execution team to lead project controls for the SFHP major systems project, focusing on budgetary deliverables and workforce planning.

You will serve as a direct interface to customers and executive leadership, delivering proactive, actionable controls and performance reporting in a highly regulated, national security environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field with 9+ years of experience or Master’s degree with 7+ years of experience.
• Strong leadership, mentorship, and team-building abilities.
• Experience in project management and financial planning/metrics.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in project controls for the SFHP MSP, focusing on budgetary and workforce management.
• Serve as an interface between the project controls team and customers, including executive leadership, for performance reporting and deliverables.

Skills

Team leadership

Project management

Financial planning

Leadership

Communication

Relationship building

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets.

Job Description

The Spent Fuel Handling Recapitalization Project (SFHP) is a major systems project (MSP) that will deliver critical spent fuel handling capabilities that support the US Navy. As Project Manager on the Project Execution team, you will be responsible for providing leadership in project controls for this complex multi-billion-dollar major systems project. Specifically, you will be responsible for providing proactive, actionable, and integrated project-controls solutions, focused on financial and workforce management. This role functions as a direct interface between the project controls team and key customers, including executive management, including regular communications with leadership and NR on project performance to plan. Additionally, you will be responsible for critical project deliverables, including budgetary deliverables.

Required Combination Of Knowledge And Skill

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Strong teaming, leadership, and mentorship skills.
• Prior Project Management experience
• Strong understanding of financial planning/ metrics
• Demonstrated leadership in project management or technical capacities.
• Excellent communication and engagement skills.
• Demonstrated ability to cultivate strong working relationships.
• Demonstrated success proactively evaluating and improving work processes.

Compensation And Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision & Voluntary Benefits
• Disability, Life & Accident Insurance
• 401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation Plan
• Personal & Medical Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Work Schedules
• Tuition Assistance for Eligible Employees
• Student Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Wellness Program
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Pay Range

$106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annually

Salary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world‑class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.

Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.