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Imagine Next!At Parsons, you can imagine a career where you thrive, work with exceptional people, and be yourself. Guided by our leadership vision of valuing people, embracing agility, and fostering growth, we cultivate an innovative culture that empowers you to achieve your full potential. Unleash your talent and redefine what’s possible.Job Description:\nParsons 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.\nWhat You'll Be Doing:\nLead 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.\nDeliver comprehensive services encompassing detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and full compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.\nServe as Parsons’ primary point of contact for the client\nOversee execution of all contract requirements and deliverables\nOwn program financial performance, including forecasting, Estimate at Completion (EAC), burn rate, and alignment of funding to execution\nCoordinate across a matrixed organization without direct authority, aligning engineering, operations, finance, contracts, and subcontractors to deliver program outcomes\nManage multiple workstreams, ensuring integration across technical, operational, and administrative functions\nSupport recruitment, management, and oversight of personnel.\nLead and manage project teams to ensure timely and successful completion of project milestones.\nEnsure compliance with applicable regulations and contractual obligations.\nDevelop and implement program management plans, schedules, and resource allocation strategies.\nDevelop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and performance metrics.\nProvide regular status updates and reports to both internal and external stakeholders.\nProactively identify, assess, and mitigate technical, financial, and schedule risks to maintain program performance and customer confidence.\nWhat Required Skills You'll Bring:\nBachelor's Degree in relevant technical or managerial discipline\nTwenty (20) years of professional experience in program/project management\nPMP certification or an equivalent recognized program or project management credential (e.g., PgMP, or DAWIA Level II/III in Program Management)\nDemonstrated experience in large-scale, highly regulated nuclear or nuclear-adjacent projects \nProven track record in project management, especially in EPC delivery\nAbility to meet Parsons’ project management certification requirements\nDemonstrated 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\nExperience in configuration management and requirements management processes within government programs\nEffective leadership skills with the ability to perform in a management capacity\nExcellent written and oral communication skills\nThorough knowledge of industry practices, regulations, and current technology\nExperience with NRC compliance and relevant licenses \nStrong safety and quality assurance experience \nExperience managing large, complex government programs or portfolios (e.g., $50M+), including multiple task orders and stakeholders\nExperience managing programs under various contract types (CPFF, CPAF, T&M, FFP), including compliance and invoicing requirements\nDemonstrated experience owning program financials, including forecasting, EAC, and cost performance management\nProven ability to lead in a highly matrixed environment without direct authority\nRobust procurement systems and supply chain experience \nWhat Desired Skills You'll Bring:\nExperience with the integration of engineering/technical,procurement, and subcontractor management activities\nExperience negotiating changes to scope of work with clients and subcontractors\nProficiency in project management tools and methodologies\nStrong problem-solving and risk management abilities\nExperience supporting program growth, follow-on work, or customer expansion efforts is preferred\nAbility to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment\nExperience providing input on performance reviews and development plans for team members\nExperience managing multiple concurrent projects or large-scale programs/portfolios (approaching or exceeding $100M)\nExperience serving as Key Personnel on large contracts\nFamiliarity with enterprise PM and collaboration tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence, SharePoint, MS Project)\n Security Clearance Requirement:\nNoneThis 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.We truly invest and care about our employee’s wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!Parsons is aware of fraudulent recruitment practices. 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