Project Manager (3834)

Navarro Research; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)

Retirement Plan (401k)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)

Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Job summary

Navarro Research in West Mifflin, PA, is seeking a Project Manager to support the Simulator Development & Integration team. The role requires a versatile leader experienced in managing complex technical projects. Key responsibilities include project planning, performance monitoring, and stakeholder communication, with a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience necessary. This position requires US citizenship and offers a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience managing complex technical projects is essential.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal direction.

Responsibilities

• Support project work planning activities including defining scope and requirements.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plans.
• Identify and implement solutions to project challenges.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Technical writing

Cost estimating

Team building

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Office products

Job description

Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager in West Mifflin, PA. A DOE L Clearance (or DOD equivalent) is required to be considered for this position.

Navarro Research & Engineering is an award‑winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. The company is headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee and has active programs across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.

The Simulator Development & Integration team is leading the development of advanced simulation training tools used to train Sailors for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). The Next Generation Training Program will develop and deliver a suite of simulators over the next two decades. This role requires a versatile project manager who is comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑visibility environment in both individual and team roles.

Responsibilities

• Support project work planning activities, including defining trainer scope, functional requirements, cost estimating, schedule, and budget development, and risk identification.
• Support solicitation, placement, and subsequent oversight and follow‑up of subtier supplier contracts.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plans and initiate corrective actions to address variances as necessary.
• Execute schedule and assigned budget resources.
• Interface with project stakeholders, internal and external to the Program.
• Identify and implement solutions to resolve challenges and minimize project impacts.
• Ensure project results meet scope, schedule, cost, and technical quality requirements.

Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Program or project management experience within a technical business; experience managing complex technical projects; strong leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills; experience with new project startup, technical writing, cost estimating, and subtier supplier oversight; experience working with engineers to define project scope and schedules; experience defining, implementing, and managing project infrastructure (integrated plans, resource management, schedule management, risk management, change control, and status reporting); ability to team and solve complex problems across organizations; ability to work independently and complete assignments with minimal direction; excellent oral and written communication skills; experience with Primavera P6; proficiency with Microsoft Office products; Project Management Profession Certification.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university; minimum 6 years of relevant experience; periodic travel to other NNPP and subtier supplier sites.

Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.

Navarro is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.

EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability