Navarro Research and Engineering is recruiting a Project Manager in West Mifflin, PA. A DOE L Clearance (or DOD equivalent) is required to be considered for this position.
Navarro Research & Engineering is an award-winning federal contractor dedicated to partnering with clients to advance clean energy and deliver effective solutions for complex challenges in the nuclear and environmental fields. Joining Navarro means being a part of an exceptional team committed to quality and safety while also looking for innovative strategies to create value for the client’s success. Headquartered in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, Navarro has active programs in place across the nation for DOE/NNSA, NASA, and the Department of Defense.
The Simulator Development & Integration team is leading the way in developing advanced simulation training tools used to train Sailors for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). This business area continues to expand as the demand for high fidelity, reliable, and cost-effective training solutions grows. There is an opportunity for a highly qualified and motivated project manager as part of the Next Generation Training Program, including its suite of simulators, that will be developed and delivered over the next two decades. The team needs a versatile project manager who is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-visibility environment in both individual and team roles. The role requires close interaction and coordination with other project managers, engineers, and management across multiple sites and organizations, including close collaboration with stakeholders at NNL, BPMI, Naval Reactors, and subtier suppliers, to ensure successful completion of project objectives. Key responsibilities include: - Supporting project work planning activities, including defining trainer scope and associated functional requirements, cost estimating, schedule and budget development, and risk identification - Supporting solicitation, placement, and subsequent oversight and follow of subtier supplier contracts - Monitoring project progress and performance against plans and initiating corrective actions to address variances as necessary -Executing schedule and assigned budget resources - Interfacing with project stakeholders, internal and external to the Program - Identifying and implementing solutions to resolve challenges and minimize project impacts - Ensuring project results meet scope, schedule, cost, and technical quality requirements The successful candidate will be responsible for various phases of complex technical projects, from initial planning and scoping to installation and delivery.
Desired Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Program or project management experience within a technical business - Experience managing complex technical projects - Strong leadership, interpersonal, and team building skills - Experience with new project startup, technical writing, cost estimating, and subtier supplier oversight -Experience working with engineers to define project scope and schedules - Experience defining, implementing, and managing project infrastructure (integrated plans, resource management, schedule management, risk management, change control, and status reporting) -Ability to team and solve complex problems across organizations -Ability to work independently and complete assignments for all aspects of work with minimal direction from management - Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to communicate with management and interfacing organizations- Experience with Primavera P6- Proficiency with Microsoft Office products- Project Management Professional certification.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university - Minimum 6 years of relevant experience - Periodic travel to other NNPP and subtier supplier sites
Due to the nature of the government contract requirements and/or clearances requirements, US citizenship is required.
Navarro is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, religion, color, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status or any classification protected by applicable state or local law.
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Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation & Public Holidays)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability