Program Manager, Subcontracts

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT’s technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, X, Facebook and Instagram.

 

 

 

Welcome to BWXT
We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We required a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

 

BWXT is People Strong, Innovation Driven - be part of BWXT’s innovation hub. BWXT’s Advanced Technologies (AT) group researches, designs, and develops innovative new nuclear reactors, nuclear rocket propulsion systems, and radioisotope production systems for both internal and external customers.

 

If you are looking for a career where your experience is valued, innovative thinking is fostered, and barrier-free teamwork is embraced every day, then this opportunity is for you.

 

Position Overview:

As our Program Manager, Subcontracts you will be responsible for managing cost, schedule, and performance of major subcontractors providing critical components for the power plant.

 

Location:

On-site in Lynchburg, VA at the Advanced Technologies Office

 

Your Day to Day as a Program Manager, Subcontracts:

• Act as the primary contact for proposal and contract activities with subcontractors, internal and external customers.
• Assist in the development of proposals and coordination of activities associated with multiple projects simultaneously within a matrix organization.
• Execute contracts, internal work authorizations, and subcontracts to advance the organization’s needs.
• Develop and maintain project risk registers and action item tracking logs.
• Work closely with assigned BWXT groups to establish project controls, schedules, and budgets.
• Collaborate with project and technical leads to ensure projects remain on schedule and on budget.
• Develop and manage project forecasts and forecast updates for bookings, revenue, and gross margin.
• Track budgets against business unit forecasts and assigned projects against approved budgets.

 

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in a technical field is required.
• A minimum of ten (10) years professional experience is required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of project management experience is required.
• Must be able to practice clear, concise, and result oriented communication to convey and coordinate technical exchanges internally and externally.
• Must possess demonstrable ability to analyze, condense, and write technical and commercial language presentations for customers and diverse audiences.
• Must possess experience in developing alternative technical and commercial strategies to solve complex project problems.
• Must possess demonstrable ability to adapt, manage, and succeed as changes occur.
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