EPC Construction Manager

Centrus Energy Corp.; Piketon (OH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Centrus Energy Corp. seeks an EPC Construction Manager to lead field delivery of major infrastructure at the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio. You will guide teams, manage budgets, and ensure safe, compliant execution in a highly-regulated NRC environment.

With >$1B in planned construction, the role requires strong leadership, engineering background, and experience coordinating with EPC contractors and vendors to deliver complex projects on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of management experience in industrial construction or field engineering.
• Experience with work packages, QA/QC, and multi-discipline field execution.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of construction engineers and drive field execution from planning to commissioning.
• Interface between engineering, EPC leadership, and contractors; conduct constructability reviews.
• Manage cost, schedule, and contractor performance; ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Management experience

Construction/field engineering

QA/QC inspections

Regulatory compliance

DOE/NRC environments

Safety leadership

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Construction Management

Job description

If you thrive where complexity meets execution, this is your stage. As EPC Construction Manager at Centrus Energy, you'll lead the field delivery of high-impact infrastructure projects at the American Centrifuge Plant in Piketon, Ohio. From modernizing legacy systems to building next-generation uranium enrichment facilities, you'll operate in a highly regulated NRC environment where safety, precision, and performance drive every decision. With more than $1B in planned construction, you'll guide teams, influence outcomes, and help shape the future of domestic nuclear energy.

What You Will Do:

You'll lead a team of construction engineers and serve as the driving force behind field execution-translating complex designs into safe, efficient, and high-quality construction outcomes. Acting as the key interface between engineering, EPC leadership, and contractors, you'll guide constructability reviews, oversee work package development, and ensure seamless execution from planning through commissioning. You'll manage cost, schedule, and contractor performance, enforce compliance with strict regulatory and safety standards, and take ownership of field issue resolution, testing, and final turnover-while continuously improving performance through lessons learned and smarter build strategies.

We'd Love to Hear from People With:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil/Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, or related) or Construction Management from an accredited institution; equivalent experience considered
• 5+ years management experience preferred
• 5+ years in construction or field engineering for industrial facilities (nuclear, chemical process, oil & gas, or large manufacturing), including contractor oversight and multi-discipline field execution
• Hands-on experience with work package development, QA/QC inspections, and oversight of welding, mechanical, and electrical installations, along with startup and commissioning support
• Familiarity with RFIs, NCRs, test plans, as-built documentation, and configuration control practices
• Experience collaborating with EPC contractors and vendors, including progress tracking, change management, and field estimating
• Working knowledge of DOE or NRC environments or similarly regulated industries, with the ability to operate within strict licensing and procedural frameworks
• Practical application of NEC, NFPA 70E, OSHA, IEEE/NEMA standards, with a strong safety leadership record in high-hazard environments
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a "Q" level security clearance

A Successful Candidate Brings:

• An active "Q" or Top-Secret Clearance

Pay:

Estimated Starting Base Salary Range: $82,629 - $165,145. This position is Incentive eligible. Centrus considers several factors when extending job offers, including but not limited to candidates' key skills, relevant work experience, and education/training/certifications. While the posted range reflects the anticipated hiring range for this position, compensation above the range may be considered for candidates with exceptional qualifications and directly relevant experience.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

This position will require a pre-employment background check and a pre-employment drug test.

Centrus Energy and all subsidiaries shall abide by the applicable legal requirements. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

This position requires the successful candidate to obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Candidates for positions requiring a security clearance are required to be tested for the absence of any illegal drug as defined in 10 CFR 707.4 prior to an offer of employment being made. In addition, once employed, employees will become part of a random drug testing program and may also be tested in the event of any incident causing injury or causing damage to property, or if it is determined that there is a reasonable suspicion the employee is under the influence of drugs or alcohol. This position will require preemployment background check on the part of the Company and in order to receive a Q security clearance, a background investigation by the Federal government. Subsequent Federal government reinvestigations may be required.

Centrus Energy Corp. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.