Project Manager 1 -- Capital Project & Construction

Nuclear Fuel Services (NFS) is a division of BWX Technologies. 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.

 

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Project Manager 1 -- Nuclear Fuel Services, Inc. - Erwin, TN

 

Summary Description of Job:

 

Develop project management skills to assume project responsibility.  Accountable for success of a project with direction from the PM.  Basic understanding of a portion of the company's business.  Can explain complex information to others in straightforward situations.

 

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

 

1.  A team member on any project irrespective of contract value.  Can lead projects with value up to $1M.

2.  May act Deputy PM and be able to take over for PM at certain stage of the project.

3.  Builds rapport and gains respect from people with varied experience and background.

4.  May supervise several project personnel to achieve project objectives.

5.  Develop and manage a detailed project schedule and work plan.

6.  Monitor progress and make adjustments as needed.

7.  Measure project performance to identify areas for improvement.

 

Additional Duties and Responsibilities:

 

• Lead responsibilities and "point of contact" for large projects involving multiple technical disciplines or multi-functional interfaces. 
• Provide interface with NFS Management, customers, off-site customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Review and recommend materials and equipment specifications for designing and installing processing and utility equipment.
• Provide technical supervision of NFS and contract engineers and designers assigned to projects.
• Provide engineering studies, analyses, designs, cost estimates, and schedules, as required.
• Guides, directs, and consults with and oversees A/E firms and construction contractors as required to fulfill assigned projects.
• Reviews plant operations and recommends changes that will improve cost effectiveness and/or improve worker safety.
• The position's duties include design reviews and approval of change packages; enforcement of codes, standards, conventions; and special projects as determined by Engineering management. Specifies design standards in accordance with NEC, ISA, NFS and other standards as appropriate.
• Other assignments as deemed appropriate by supervisory management.

 

Education:

 

B. S. -- Engineering or Technical discipline or if non-technical degree, then 12 years' experience with 2 years' experience in at least two of the following:  Engineering, Finance & Accounting, Project Controls, Legal, Procurement & 6 years related project experience.

 

Experience Requirements (Beyond educational or equivalent):

 

Eight years' experience seeing projects through the full life cycle.  Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline.  Strong interpersonal, written,