Project Manager, Program ​/ Project Manager, Operations Manager

Overview

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.

The team leads the development of advanced simulation training tools for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. This business area continues to expand as demand rises for high‑fidelity, reliable, and cost‑effective training solutions.

• Support project work‑planning activities, including defining trainer scope, functional requirements, cost estimating, schedule, budget development, and risk identification.
• Support solicitation, placement, and oversight of subtier supplier contracts.
• Monitor project progress and performance against plans, initiating corrective actions as needed.
• Execute schedules and assigned budget resources.
• Interface with project stakeholders, internal and external to the program.
• Identify and implement solutions to resolve challenges and minimize project impacts.
• Ensure project results meet scope, schedule, cost, and technical quality requirements.

• 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 in 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 with minimal direction.
• 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.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum six years of relevant experience.
• Periodic travel to other NNPP and subtier supplier sites.
• US citizenship required due to government contract and clearance requirements.

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. EEO Employer/Vet/Disabled.

• 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