Project Manager - NuVision Engineering

Forensics Source; Pittsburgh, Northern (Allegheny County, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NuVision Engineering seeks an experienced Project Manager to drive the successful execution of complex engineering and field service projects in the commercial nuclear industry. You will oversee proposals, schedules, budgets, and contracts, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high quality while coordinating with customers, field teams, subcontractors, and internal engineers.

The role demands strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to manage multiple projects in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree.
• 5 to 12 years of project management experience in technical industries.
• Experience managing engineering projects and field execution activities.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships.
• Commercial nuclear industry experience strongly preferred.
• Commercial nuclear outage experience highly preferred.
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects from proposal development through final contract closeout.
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements.
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Maintain accurate project reporting and forecasting.
• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout project execution.
• Lead customer meetings and progress reviews.
• Manage requirements, scope changes, and contractual obligations.
• Develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• Plan and support domestic and international field service activities.
• Select, coordinate, and manage field service personnel and subcontractors.
• Provide on‑site leadership during project execution and outage activities.
• Coordinate logistics, mobilization, and demobilization activities.
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of field issues.
• Develop project estimates and spend plans.
• Monitor project budgets and cost performance.
• Prepare project forecasts and financial reports.
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities.
• Support proposal development and pricing activities.
• Participate in contract negotiations and project initiation activities.
• Assist with strategic planning and business growth initiatives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Scheduling

Budgeting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Engineering drawings

Job description

About NuVision Engineering

NuVision Engineering (NVE), Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading engineering and field services company providing innovative solutions to commercial nuclear power facilities, government nuclear remediation programs, and radioactive waste cleanup projects worldwide. NVE specializes in specialty tooling, engineering analysis, field implementation, and complex outage execution.

As a growing, entrepreneurial company, NVE offers employees the opportunity to make meaningful contributions, work directly with senior leadership, and take ownership of challenging technical projects.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of complex engineering and field service projects within the commercial nuclear industry. This position manages projects from proposal development through final contract closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will work directly with customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to deliver specialty projects in demanding nuclear environments. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-company environment. This position is expected to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and support field execution activities that may require periodic travel and schedule flexibility during customer outages.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead projects from proposal development through final contract closeout
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate project reporting and forecasting

Customer Management

• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout project execution
• Lead customer meetings and progress reviews
• Manage requirements, scope changes, and contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain long‑term customer relationships

Field Operations

• Plan and support domestic and international field service activities
• Select, coordinate, and manage field service personnel and subcontractors
• Provide on‑site leadership during project execution and outage activities
• Coordinate logistics, mobilization, and demobilization activities
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of field issues

Financial Management

• Develop project estimates and spend plans
• Monitor project budgets and cost performance
• Prepare project forecasts and financial reports
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

Proposal and Business Support

• Support proposal development and pricing activities
• Participate in contract negotiations and project initiation activities
• Assist with strategic planning and business growth initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree from an accredited university.

Experience

• 5 to 12 years of project management experience in technical industries
• Experience managing engineering projects and field execution activities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships
• Commercial nuclear industry experience strongly preferred
• Commercial nuclear outage experience highly preferred
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Strong project scheduling and planning capabilities
• Experience with project cost tracking and forecasting
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with proposal development and project estimating preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain unescorted access at commercial nuclear facilities
• Ability to qualify as a radiation worker
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast‑paced business environment where flexibility and ownership are essential