What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Project Manager position at Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI)?
Location: Monroeville, Pennsylvania
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Status: Full-time Professional
Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $162,690
As a Technical Project Manager at BPMI, you will support higher level multi-project programs to meet overall program objectives and deliverables. Responsibilities include ensuring components are delivered to support shipbuilding needs, leveraging and further developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills. This includes providing oversight of the sole-source supplier for production progress, schedules, risk mitigation, estimates, and long-range planning forecasts and procurement strategies. This individual will work collaboratively with the BPMI lead for the supplier, component cognizant engineers, and procurement professionals.
Essential Duties:
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit
BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Title: Technical Project Manager
Status: Full-time Professional
Annual Salary Range: $97,700 - $162,690
- Salary commensurate with education and experience.
As a Technical Project Manager at BPMI, you will support higher level multi-project programs to meet overall program objectives and deliverables. Responsibilities include ensuring components are delivered to support shipbuilding needs, leveraging and further developing leadership, critical thinking, and strategic planning skills. This includes providing oversight of the sole-source supplier for production progress, schedules, risk mitigation, estimates, and long-range planning forecasts and procurement strategies. This individual will work collaboratively with the BPMI lead for the supplier, component cognizant engineers, and procurement professionals.
Essential Duties:
- Project Planning and Execution
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders including the assessment of component production progress and communication of status with stakeholders (i.e., prime contractors, shipyards, vendors, etc.) and customers.
- Lead BPMI responsibility for aspects related to product completion at the supplier and delivery, including production follow, coordinating and prioritizing cognizant engineers' work, and identifying risks and mitigation plans.
- Develop project plans including timelines, milestones, resources, and budgets.
- Coordinate internal resources and third-party vendors to execute projects effectively. Develop and execute change management and prioritize tasks and manage schedules.
- Ensure projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget. Coordinate and support component shipments.
- Team Leadership
- Organize and lead cross-functional project teams and integrate the work of project team members.
- Assign tasks to team members and provide guidance on execution. Establish project priorities to meet project deliverables.
- Conduct regular team meetings to track progress and address issues.
- Motivate team members and foster a positive work environment while managing disputes and fostering collaboration and respect among team members.
- Stakeholder Management
- Manage relationships with internal and external customers and all stakeholders.
- Communicate project status, issues and updates to all relevant parties.
- Develop roles and responsibilities for all project stakeholders and take action to ensure roles and responsibilities are being met.
- Risk and Issue Management
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies and prepare contingency plans.
- Facilitate investigations to establish root cause of problems / issues by reviewing and analyzing procedures, processes and technical designs.
- Monitor and manage changes to project scope, schedule and costs.
- Proactively address issues and obstacles to keep projects on track. Identify problems, think critically, and devise effective solutions. Make informed decisions to impact the project's direction and success.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Track project performance using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation including closeout documentation and status reports.
- Review and concur with project contracts and contract changes. Ensure contract obligations are met.
- Quality Assurance
- Establish and monitor quality standards for project deliverables and ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
- Review project performance metrics and take appropriate actions with stakeholders and functional line management to correct deviations from plan.
- Travel to supplier for production surveillance.
- Resource Management
- Evaluate requests for scope, budget, or schedule changes, in conjunction with Engineering and Procurement.
- Ensure optimal allocation and utilization of both financial and team resources.
- The essential duties identified are representative but are not intended to be an exhaustive or inclusive list of all the responsibilities of the position.
- A culture that values people through recognition of accomplishments, work-life balance, and a sense of community.
- A diverse group of talented individuals working toward the common goal of supporting the United States Navy in their pursuit of national security.
- Competitive and attractive pay and
- Opportunities to participate in BPMI sponsored committees and clubs, each with their own mission and purpose.
- Career advancement and professional development programs.
- BS degree in Engineering, Information Systems or a related technical discipline from an accredited college or university.
- A minimum of six (6) years of relevant experience. An advanced degree or Project Management certification may be considered in lieu of one year of experience.
- Requires a security clearance; however, all qualified candidates will be considered regardless of their current clearance status. The ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy security clearance is required.
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Strong project management skills demonstrated through successful execution of complex projects.
- Experience with budgeting and budget projections.
Bechtel Plant Machinery, Inc. (BPMI) is a prime contractor for the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program (NNPP). BPMI is involved in the design, purchase, quality control, and delivery of major propulsion plant components for installation in nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, submarines, and prototype plants for the U.S. Navy. Teamwork, cooperation, and the pursuit of excellence have been the driving forces behind the growth and success of BPMI. For more information, visit
BPMI is a drug-free workplace. Candidates accepting a job offer will be required to pass a pre-placement drug screening and background investigation. As an employee, you will be required to receive and maintain a security clearance from the United States Department of Energy in order to meet eligibility requirements for access to sensitive information or matter. U.S. citizenship is a requirement for security clearance applicants. All employees are subject to being randomly selected for drug testing without advance notification.
Equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $97,700 - $162,690
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