Senior Nuclear Projects Manager

BWX Technologies, Inc.; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 175,000 - 238,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Flexible work schedules

Paid time off

Mentorship programs

Sponsorship for continuing education

Inclusive culture

Mission-driven organization

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex nuclear programs across engineering, licensing, and operations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet milestones on time and within scope while ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are met. The role is on-site in Oak Ridge with exposure to DOE and NRC frameworks, earned value tracking, and SOW documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Project Management, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience managing or coordinating technical programs or projects in nuclear, DOE, defense, or regulated industries.
• Familiarity with DOE project lifecycle, NRC regulatory structures, or nuclear-grade manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar project management tools.
• Capable of preparing reports, briefings, and supporting sponsor interactions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance level Q (active clearance strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day execution of assigned programs and projects, ensuring alignment with schedule, scope, budget, and compliance requirements.
• Support program planning, budgeting, resource tracking, and risk management under guidance of Director.
• Coordinate cross‑functional activities across engineering, licensing, manufacturing, EH&S, Security, and QA/QC teams.
• Develop and maintain integrated project schedules and work breakdown structures.
• Facilitate meetings, technical reviews, and reporting with internal teams and external stakeholders.
• Support the development of program documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), milestone reports, and regulatory deliverables.
• Track and report Earned Value metrics, risks, and performance indicators to leadership.
• Assist with internal readiness reviews, quality gates, and regulatory interactions.
• Identify process improvements and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Uphold rigorous safety, security, and quality standards across all program activities.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Schedule management

Budget management

Communication skills

DOE/NRC familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Primavera

Job description

BWX Technologies, Inc. in Oak Ridge, TN is seeking a Project Manager to lead complex nuclear programs across engineering, licensing, and operations.

You will coordinate cross‑functional teams to meet milestones on time and within scope while ensuring regulatory and safety requirements are met. The role is on-site in Oak Ridge with exposure to DOE and NRC frameworks, earned value tracking, and SOW documentation.