EPC Lead Construction Project Manager

Centrus Global Career Site•Piketon, OH

51d

About The Position

Are you a project management maestro with a passion for bringing ambitious engineering and construction dreams to life? Do you thrive on wrangling complex schedules, budgets, and brilliant minds to deliver game-changing results? Centrus Energy is on the hunt for a dynamic and visionary Lead Construction Project Manager to spearhead our most significant and technically intricate projects. If you're ready to dive into the exciting world of large-scale construction, where no two days are alike and your leadership directly impacts our success, then buckle up – this is the ride for you! You'll be the ultimate orchestrator, ensuring every moving part of our projects sings in harmony, from concept to completion, all while fostering an environment where innovation and collaboration flourish. Centrus Energy is seeking a Lead Construction Project Manager to spearhead the successful execution of complex construction projects. This role involves directly managing construction contracts, overseeing EPC contractor performance, and ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental stewardship. The Lead Project Manager will inspire and direct a team of project management and engineering professionals, proactively manage project risks, and meticulously review and approve contractor invoices and purchasing documents. Key responsibilities also include analyzing project trends, interpreting earned value reports, providing technical review for design activities, and fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders, including regulatory bodies. The ability to clearly articulate project status to senior leadership is essential. Anticipated travel is 25-50%.

Requirements

B.S. degree in Engineering or Physical Science, or equivalent substantial technical experience.
10+ years of progressive experience in the design, construction, and/or operations of large-scale projects, specifically those exceeding $25 million.
5+ years of direct management experience leading project teams.
Demonstrated advanced experience in managing programmatic elements for complex, large-scale projects.
Thorough knowledge and hands-on experience managing projects within nuclear facilities or similar highly regulated environments.
Proven project experience with DOE, NNSA, NRC, or DOD projects, or equivalent robust regulatory frameworks.
Expert-level knowledge across construction, engineering, procurement, performance assurance, and project risk management, including a deep understanding of their interdependencies.
Extensive experience and demonstrated skill in directing cost engineering functions, encompassing estimating, control, and analysis.
Proficiency in directing planning and scheduling functions, including comprehensive schedule development, progress reporting, and detailed analysis.
Proven ability to establish and oversee criteria for project controls activities, ensuring effective execution of project controls programs.
Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a “Q” level security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Active “Q” or Top Secret security clearance
A Master's degree in a technological or business field.
Six Sigma and/or other quality management certifications.
PMI PMP certification or equivalent recognized project management credential.

Responsibilities

Directly managing construction contracts
Overseeing EPC contractor performance
Ensuring adherence to the highest standards of quality, safety, and environmental stewardship
Inspire and direct a team of project management and engineering professionals
Proactively manage project risks
Meticulously review and approve contractor invoices and purchasing documents
Analyzing project trends
Interpreting earned value reports
Providing technical review for design activities
Fostering strong relationships with all stakeholders, including regulatory bodies
Clearly articulate project status to senior leadership