Project Manager, Senior

Naval Nuclear Laboratory; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 86,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Naval Nuclear Laboratory is seeking a Project Manager within Reactor Servicing (RS). The PM will lead cross-functional teams across engineering, procurement, testing, and finance, interfacing with Naval Reactors and executive leadership to drive complex programs.

Responsibilities include defining scope, schedules, budgets, and performance reporting while advancing PM best practices and ensuring safe, reliable operations for naval propulsion projects.

Qualifications

• Required PM or project engineering experience.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience preparing project performance reports.

Responsibilities

• Program Planning & Execution: Define project scopes, create WBS, schedule and roadmaps.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate engineering, procurement, testing, finance and management.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, provide solutions.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex details for stakeholders and executives.
• Process Improvement: Promote PM best practices and methodologies.
• Resource & Budget Tracking: Manage workforce and budgets across the directorate.

Skills

PM experience

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Writing skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

About Us

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. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!

Job Description

The Naval Nuclear Laboratory has an excellent opportunity for a Project Manager (PM) within Reactor Servicing (RS). The PM in the Fleet Support Integration and Controls unit will be a key interface between the engineering teams, business management, senior/executive management, and key stakeholders, including Naval Reactors. The PM will be responsible for providing leadership and helping drive complex, cross-functional, multi-disciplinary projects across the RS directorate. The PM will provide oversight and execution of strategic project planning and financial controls, technical and project integration, and baseline performance reporting. We are looking for motivated project manager who will continue to push project management principles and bridge the gap between the technical and business management teams to support the mission within RS.

• Program Planning & Execution: Define project scopes as part of a Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) and WBS Dictionary. Generate and maintain integrated master schedules, work plans, and roadmaps for complex engineering design efforts.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Drive collaboration between engineering, procurement, testing, finance, internal and external stakeholders, and senior/executive management.
• Risk Management: Identify risks, develop mitigation plans, and provide technical solutions.
• Technical Communication: Translate complex technical details into actionable plans for stakeholders and executive leadership.
• Process Improvement: Establish and support PM best practices and methodologies.
• Resource & Budget Tracking: Manage workforce, staffing, and resource profiles across the directorate as part of the annual budget cycle.

Required Combination of Knowledge and Skill

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience; or
• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 4 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Skills

• Current or previous experience as a project manager or project engineer.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work with diverse stakeholders and teams.
• Demonstrated strong writing skills, with the ability to convey complex information clearly, concisely, and effectively to various audiences.
• Experience preparing project performance reports in complex or high-profile project environments.

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

$86,100.00 - $134,600.00 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.