David Navolio

About David Navolio

Operations and Engineering Manager with an MBA and over 30 years of leadership experience. Leads by example, with experience mentoring engineering and operation teams. Presents a vision to the team, equips them to succeed, and holds them accountable. Demonstrates exceptional stewardship of multi-million-dollar budgets and resources for the U.S. Government in a sensitive/secure environment. Possesses the unique capacity to handle complex, deadline-driven facility startup projects from concept to completion. Applies a lean, continuous improvement approach to projects and operations, ensuring efficient and effective use of resources without sacrificing quality.

Experience

1. Project Manager

   BWXT

   Aug 2022 — Present

   Project manager responsible for the development and deployment of Control rod drive mechanisms for microreactor project.

Education

• Youngstown State University

  Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering

  1980 — 1985

• Averett University

  Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

  1995 — 1998

Skills

• Project Engineering
• Energy
• Manufacturing
• Six Sigma
• Strategic Planning
• Nuclear
• Engineering
• Program Management
• Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Process Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Start-Ups
• Validation
• Power Generation
• Leadership
• Project Planning