Project Manager, Civil Maritime

About the role

Location: On-site in Lynchburg, Virginia at the Advanced Technologies Office. The Project Manager will support BWXT’s nuclear maritime applications, leading, coordinating, and executing project activities across a technically complex and multi‑disciplinary environment. The role ensures program objectives are delivered on schedule, within budget, and in alignment with contractual, regulatory, and organizational requirements, serving as a central point of contact for internal teams, external customers, and stakeholders supporting AT program initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary liaison for project, proposal, and contract activities with internal and external customers.
• Lead development, coordination, and submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with technical, cost, and schedule requirements.
• Manage execution of contracts, internal work authorizations, subcontracts, and other formal project documents.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor project risk registers and action item tracking logs.
• Partner with functional groups to establish and maintain project controls, integrated schedules, budgets, performance metrics, and baselines.
• Track and manage project budgets, expenditures, and earned value against approved plans.
• Build and maintain project forecasts, including bookings, revenue, cost performance, and gross margin targets.
• Collaborate closely with technical leads, engineering teams, and supporting organizations to ensure project milestones remain on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate timely and transparent communication across stakeholders, preparing and delivering technical and commercial briefings as needed.
• Provide proactive issue resolution, develop alternative strategies, and maintain alignment with evolving program and customer needs.
• Ensure all project activities adhere to regulatory, security, and quality requirements associated with the project.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or physics.
• Minimum of ten (10) years professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years project management experience.
• Experience using Oracle Primavera (P6) schedule management.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both internally and externally.
• Strong skills in analyzing, condensing, and developing technical and commercial project information.
• Proven ability to develop creative technical and commercial approaches to complex project challenges.
• Demonstrable adaptability and resilience in changing project environments.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance, whichever is required.

Qualifications

• Experience working within nuclear, radioisotope, or highly regulated technical environments (strongly preferred).
• Experience creating and maintaining project schedules, resource loading, cost controls, and project baselines.
• Experience leading Agile development teams using Scrum/Kanban.
• Previous supervisory or mentorship experience (preferred).
• PMP certification and/or MBA (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work‑life balance.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• Chance to be part of a mission‑driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career.

Pay

The base salary range for this position in Virginia (US‑VA) at the start of employment is expected to be between $115,000.00 and $180,000.00 per year.