Principal Construction Project Manager

Working at the Naval Nuclear Laboratory we foster pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Our company promotes a positive culture while ensuring the safety and reliability of our nation's naval nuclear reactors, and training the Sailors who operate those reactors in the U.S. Navy's submarines and aircraft carrier Fleets. Looking for a lifetime career? Apply today!Job DescriptionWe are seeking a Project Manager to lead teams delivering complex capital and infrastructure projects across a large, operational campus environment.Like many government-owned, contractor-operated sites, Knolls is continuously modernizing aging infrastructure to support new office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and other mission-support systems. Projects span a wide range of scopes and must be executed within evolving budgets, strict regulatory requirements, and formal government approval processes.This role offers the scale and complexity of major capital project delivery in a stable, site-based environment, without the travel typically associated with similar work. It is well suited for someone who enjoys leading teams through challenging project conditions and seeing work through from planning to execution.What You’ll DoLead multidisciplinary teams through the full lifecycle of capital, facility, laboratory, office, and infrastructure projectsDefine project scope, develop execution strategies, and establish cost, schedule, procurement, and resource plansAdapt project strategies to evolving budgets and government funding cyclesGuide projects through internal governance and government approval processes, including development of decision packages and submittalsCoordinate across engineering, construction, procurement, finance, operations, sponsors, and oversight stakeholdersOversee general contractor and subcontractor execution in a highly regulated environmentIdentify and mitigate risks related to scope changes, budget constraints, and working within existing infrastructureCapture lessons learned and contribute to improving overall project execution practicesWhat Makes Someone Successful HereAbility to lead project teams through complex constraints within a structured regulatory frameworkStrong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly convey project needs and statusSound judgment when navigating changing budgets, shifting priorities, and multiple approval stepsAbility to solve practical infrastructure and facility challenges on an active siteLeadership presence and ability to align matrixed teamsOwnership mindset with strong follow-throughRequired Combination Of Knowledge And SkillBachelor's degree from an accredited college or university and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or Master's degree from an accredited college or university in a related field and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.Preferred SkillsExperience in Capital projects within complex campuses, industrial sites, government facilities, or similar environmentsExperience with Office buildings, laboratory facilities, utilities, and infrastructure projectsExperience Working within formal approval and funding processesExperience with Contractor and subcontractor managementExperience in Cost estimating, scheduling, procurement planning, and change controlCompensation And BenefitsHealth, Dental, Vision & Voluntary BenefitsDisability, Life & Accident Insurance401(k) Savings program & Capital Accumulation PlanPersonal & Medical Time OffPaid Parental LeaveFlexible Work SchedulesTuition Assistance for Eligible EmployeesStudent Debt Benefit Personal Time Off Sell ProgramEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramVisit us online to view all NNL benefits!Pay Range$106,200.00 - $166,000.00 annuallySalary information provided is a general guideline only. Annual salary is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is operated for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) by Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC (FMP), a wholly owned subsidiary of Fluor Corporation. Naval Nuclear Laboratory personnel are FMP employees who work at four DOE facilities: Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory, Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory, Kenneth A. Kesselring Site, and Naval Reactors Facility, and at the U.S. Department of Defense-owned Nuclear Power Training Unit-Charleston. FMP employees also have an established presence at numerous shipyards and vendor locations. For nearly 70 years, the Naval Nuclear Laboratory has developed advanced nuclear propulsion technology, provided technical support, and trained world-class nuclear operators to ensure the safe and reliable operation of our nation's submarine and aircraft carrier Fleets. The Naval Nuclear Laboratory is a national asset solely dedicated to the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. We rely on the dedication and innovation of our nearly 8000 engineers, scientists, technicians, and support personnel.All candidates must be U.S. citizens. Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified matter. FMP is a government contractor and maintains a drug free workplace and workforce. All candidates must be able to pass a drug test in compliance with FMP company policy and 10 CFR 707. Marijuana is a Federal Schedule I controlled substance and illegal under Federal Law. Therefore, FMP is required to test for marijuana.Fluor Marine Propulsion, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/vets. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other criteria protected by federal, state, or local law.