Nuclear Construction Program Director: Strategic Delivery

Parsons; Richmond (KY); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Parsons in Kentucky seeks a highly qualified program leader to deliver a complex nuclear construction project for a commercial client in Paducah. You will lead detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will oversee project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, manage risks, and report to stakeholders. The role requires 20+ years of experience in program management, PMP or equivalent, and

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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+).
• Experience managing programs under various contract types (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP).
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Nuclear project delivery

EPC delivery

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Budgeting & forecasting

Regulatory compliance

Matrixed leadership

Procurement & contracts

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical or managerial discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

MS Project

Job description

Parsons in Kentucky seeks a highly qualified program leader to deliver a complex nuclear construction project for a commercial client in Paducah. You will lead detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and regulatory compliance across multi-disciplinary teams.

You will oversee project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics, manage risks, and report to stakeholders. The role requires 20+ years of experience in program management, PMP or equivalent, and