Engineering Admin - Project Manager

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About NuVision Engineering

NuVision Engineering (NVE), Inc., headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading engineering and field services company providing innovative solutions to commercial nuclear power facilities, government nuclear remediation programs, and radioactive waste cleanup projects worldwide. NVE specializes in specialty tooling, engineering analysis, field implementation, and complex outage execution.

As a growing, entrepreneurial company, NVE offers employees the opportunity to make meaningful contributions, work directly with senior leadership, and take ownership of challenging technical projects.

Position Summary

The Project Manager is responsible for the successful execution of complex engineering and field service projects within the commercial nuclear industry. This position manages projects from proposal development through final contract closeout, ensuring work is delivered safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards.

The successful candidate will work directly with customers, field personnel, subcontractors, and internal engineering teams to deliver specialty projects in demanding nuclear environments. This role requires strong leadership, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, small-company environment. This position is expected to independently manage multiple concurrent projects and support field execution activities that may require periodic travel and schedule flexibility during customer outages.

Primary Responsibilities

Project Management

• Lead projects from proposal development through final contract closeout
• Develop project execution plans, schedules, budgets, and resource requirements
• Monitor project performance and implement corrective actions when necessary
• Manage project risks and develop mitigation strategies
• Maintain accurate project reporting and forecasting

Customer Management

• Serve as the primary customer interface throughout project execution
• Lead customer meetings and progress reviews
• Manage requirements, scope changes, and contractual obligations
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships

Field Operations

• Plan and support domestic and international field service activities
• Select, coordinate, and manage field service personnel and subcontractors
• Provide on-site leadership during project execution and outage activities
• Coordinate logistics, mobilization, and demobilization activities
• Support troubleshooting and resolution of field issues

Financial Management

• Develop project estimates and spend plans
• Monitor project budgets and cost performance
• Prepare project forecasts and financial reports
• Identify and manage commercial risks and opportunities

Proposal and Business Support

• Support proposal development and pricing activities
• Participate in contract negotiations and project initiation activities
• Assist with strategic planning and business growth initiatives
• Contribute to continuous improvement of project management processes

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or equivalent technical degree from an accredited university.

Experience

• 5 to 12 years of project management experience in technical industries
• Experience managing engineering projects and field execution activities
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing customer relationships
• Commercial nuclear industry experience strongly preferred
• Commercial nuclear outage experience highly preferred
• Experience managing multi-million-dollar projects preferred

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project
• Strong project scheduling and planning capabilities
• Experience with project cost tracking and forecasting
• Familiarity with engineering drawings and technical documentation
• Experience with proposal development and project estimating preferred

Additional Requirements

• Ability to obtain unescorted access at commercial nuclear facilities
• Ability to qualify as a radiation worker
• Ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently in a small, fast-paced business environment where flexibility and ownership are essential

Why work at Safariland?

At Safariland our colleagues are some of the best and brightest in the industry and we are seeking new team members who exhibit the diverse competencies that will drive The Safariland Group to even greater success while maintaining our culture of being a great place to work. We believe innovation drives winning performance and we constantly challenge ourselves to be the very best in every aspect of our business. We cultivate a work culture driven by our 4 core values; integrity, curiosity, excellence and empowerment and we want associates to be involved in their work and communities so they can achieve their highest level of wellbeing. That is why Safariland offers a comprehensive suite of benefits to promote health and financial security for eligible employees and their families.

Eligible employees are offered:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Employer paid life insurance and AD&D
• Employer paid disability
• Wellness program
• Adoption assistance
• Tuition assistance
• Employee assistance program
• Work life balance
• Paid time off (PTO), sick leave and paid holidays throughout the calendar year (consistent with relevant state law and company policies)

The Safariland Group believes in the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to equal opportunity and affirmative actions. We pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people, without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law.

For those applicants with disabilities, if you require reasonable accommodation in searching for a job opening or submitting an application, please contact us by calling 888-469-6455.

All employment decisions are solely based on the applicant's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position.