Category Manager, Capital and Real Estate

Category Manager, Capital and Real Estate

BWX Technologies, Inc. is currently seeking a Capital and Real Estate Category Manager for its Erwin, TN, Johnson City, TN, or Oak Ridge, TN location! This is a hybrid work opportunity.

The Capital and Real Estate Category Manager manages procurement processes and oversight for capital projects, ensures compliance with federal, state, and contractual requirements, and oversees contractor performance. Additionally, it provides strategic oversight of commercial lease agreements, acting as the primary point of contact for lease administration and negotiations. The position requires close collaboration with internal stakeholders, including legal, finance, engineering, and operations teams, to align procurement strategies with organizational objectives.

Essential Functions / Responsibilities :

• Partners with internal stakeholderssuch as finance, legal, and operational teamsto assess procurement needs and determine the most effective sourcing strategy.
• Develops and issues Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and bid documents to solicit competitive bids from qualified vendors.
• Collaborates with regulatory and compliance teams to ensure adherence to procurement policies and applicable federal / state regulations.
• Works closely with project managers and legal teams to monitor contractor performance, ensuring compliance with contract terms, including change orders, delays, claims, and settlements.
• Maintains thorough records on contract administration actions and collaborates with finance teams to resolve contractor payment inquiries.
• Facilitates coordination between suppliers and operational teams to address post-project completion issues efficiently.
• Provides oversight of capital projects, including major equipment acquisitions and construction initiatives, working alongside facilities engineers and procurement specialists to align investment decisions with organizational goals.
• Leads negotiations and manages commercial lease agreements, ensuring optimal financial and operational outcomes in partnership with finance and legal teams.
• Tracks and administers all lease-related obligations, including tenant improvements (TI), rent abatement, renewals, and compliance requirements, while keeping leadership informed of upcoming lease actions.
• Serves as the escalation point for lease-related concerns, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders to develop resolution strategies.

Required Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Additional Qualifications :

Pay : $76,000 - $116,000

The base salary range for this position in Tennessee (US-TN) at the start of employment is expected to be between $76,000 and $116,000 per year. However, the base salary offered is based on local job market factors, and may vary further depending on factors specific to the selected job candidate, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to these considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, such as an annual cash incentive in addition to a full range of medical, retirement, and / or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided at such time the selected job candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, the selected job candidate will be employed 'at-will,' unless employed at a location and in a position subject to a collective bargaining agreement. The company further reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment, compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department / team performance, and other market factors.

As a federal government contractor, BWX Technologies, Inc. and any subsidiaries, affiliates and related entities ("BWXT" or the "Company") complies with all federal, state, and local laws and customer requirements regarding health and safety protocols. As such, all BWXT new hires will be required to adhere to applicable Company health and safety requirements within the workplace as a condition of employment.

Applicants selected will be subject to a Federal background investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information or matter. Position requires U.S. citizenship with (no dual citizenship) ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy (DOE) security clearance which involves an extensive criminal and financial background investigation, drug test and previous employment reference verifications.

BWXT is committed to the concept of Equal Employment Opportunity. We have established procedures to ensure that all personnel actions such as recruitment, compensation, career development, benefits, company-sponsored training and social recreational programs are administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, protected veteran or other protected status.