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Job Description:
Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented highly qualified individual to lead the delivery of the complex nuclear construction project for a commercial client in Paducah, Kentucky. This project is a critical investment in the advancement of domestic uranium enrichment infrastructure and requires strict adherence to nuclear safety, quality, regulatory compliance, and operational excellence.
What You'll Be Doing:
Lead the design and construction of a plant and balance of facility including an Observation Building, Support Building, Administration Building, Enrichment Center along with Electrical Substations, Warehouse and Storage buildings.
Deliver comprehensive services encompassing detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and full compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.
Serve as Parsons' primary point of contact for the client
Oversee execution of all contract requirements and deliverables
Own program financial performance, including forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), burn rate, and alignment of funding to execution
Coordinate across a matrixed organization without direct authority, aligning engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and subcontractors to deliver program outcomes
Manage multiple workstreams, ensuring integration across technical, operational, and administrative functions
Support recruitment, management, and oversight of personnel.
Lead and manage project teams to ensure timely and successful completion of project milestones.
Ensure compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations.
Develop and implement program management plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.
Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.
Provide regular status updates and reports to both internal and external stakeholders.
Proactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule risks to maintain program performance and customer confidence.
What Required Skills You'll Bring:
Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical or managerial discipline
Twenty (20) years of professional experience in program/project management
PMP certification or an equivalent recognized program or project management credential (e.g., PgMP, or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management)
Demonstrated experience in large-scale, highly regulated nuclear or nuclear-adjacent projects
Proven track record in project management, especially in EPC delivery
Ability to meet Parsons' project management certification requirements
Demonstrated ability to plan, direct, and control all business, technical, fiscal, and administrative functions of a program, including development and management of schedules, budgets, and performance metrics
Experience in configuration management and requirements management processes within government programs
Effective leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Thorough knowledge of industry practices, regulations, and current technology
Experience with NRC compliance and relevant licenses
Strong safety and quality assurance experience
Experience managing large, complex government programs or portfolios (e.g., $50M+), including multiple task orders and stakeholders
Experience managing programs under various contract @types (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP), including compliance and invoicing requirements
Demonstrated experience owning program financials, including forecasting, EAC, and cost performance management
Proven ability to lead in a highly matrixed environment without direct authority
Robust procurement systems and supply chain experience
What Desired Skills You'll Bring:
Experience with the integration of engineering/technical, procurement, and subcontractor management activities
Experience negotiating changes to scope of work with clients and subcontractors
Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies
Strong problem-solving and risk management abilities
Experience supporting program growth, follow-on work, or customer expansion efforts is preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Experience providing input on performance reviews and development plans for team members
Experience managing multiple concurrent projects or large-scale programs/portfolios (approaching or exceeding $100M)
Experience serving as Key Personnel on large contracts
Familiarity with enterprise PM and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Project)
Security Clearance Requirement:
None
This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.
The Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.
We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!
Parsons is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected status.
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About Us
Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.
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