Program Controls Manager
BWX Technologies
- Location
- Oak Ridge, TN, US
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Mid
About this role
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 . Welcome to BWXT We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you’re an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference. Position Overview: Program Control Manager – Enrichment Operations As our Program Control Manager, you will play a central role in supporting the planning, execution, and performance management of projects within BWXT’s Enrichment Operations. You will develop and maintain project schedules, cost models, forecasts, and performance indicators to ensure visibility into project status and alignment with organizational goals. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate closely with engineering, operations, finance, supply chain, and project management teams—helping drive data‑based decision‑making and excellence across our project portfolio. Location On-site in Oak Ridge, Tennessee Your Day-to-Day as a Program Control Manager • Develop, maintain, and update project schedules using approved scheduling tools such as Primavera P6 or MS Project. • Create cost estimates, resource-loaded schedules, forecasts, and other planning tools to support project execution. • Perform cost and schedule variance analysis; develop performance dashboards, reports, and key performance metrics. • Support integrated baseline development/reviews and maintain ongoing baseline integrity. • Identify risks, trends, and potential impacts to schedule and cost; communicate findings to project leadership. • Prepare routine and ad hoc project controls reports for project management and senior leadership. • Coordinate with engineering, operations, supply chain, production, finance, and other departments to validate project status and performance. • Support change management processes, including cost and schedule impact assessments. • Ensure all project controls activities comply with internal procedures and DOE project management requirements. • Assist in long‑range planning, budgeting cycles, and prioritization efforts for Enrichment Operations projects. Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, finance, business, or a related field. • Two (2) to five (5+) years of experience in project controls, cost engineering, or project scheduling. • Proficiency with project controls and scheduling tools (e.g., Primavera P6, MS Project, cost systems). • Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and data interpretation skills. • Must be a U.S. citizen capable of obtaining and