Program Director- Paducah, KY

Posted:
3/27/2026, 12:41:34 AM

Location(s):
Kentucky, United States ⋅ Field, Kentucky, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Product

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Job Description:

Parsons is looking for an amazingly talented highly qualified individual or firm to lead the delivery of the construction project 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:

  • Experience in constructing a plant covering over 300 acres from beginning to end.

  • Construction will include an Observation Building, Support Building, Administration Building, Enrichment Center along with Electrical Substations, Warehouse and Storage buildings.

  • Provide comprehensive services encompassing detailed engineering, procurement, construction management, quality assurance, and full compliance with nuclear regulatory requirements and standards.

  • Demonstrate capabilities in executing complex, highly regulated, large-scale nuclear or nuclear-adjacent projects

What Required Skills You'll Bring:

  • Bachelors degree and 20+ years experience.

  • Demonstrated experience in large-scale, highly regulated nuclear or nuclear-adjacent projects 

  • Proven track record in project management, especially in EPC delivery 

  • Experience with NRC compliance and relevant licenses 

  • Strong safety and quality assurance experience 

  • In-house engineering disciplines and construction management

  • Robust procurement systems and supply chain experience 

  • Financial stability and legal compliance (audited financials, bonding, insurance, litigation history).

  • Sufficient resource availability and organizational capacity

  • Ability to propose a qualified team structure, including key personnel with relevant bios

  • Commitment to local workforce engagement and development

  • Willingness to form or lead joint ventures or consortia, if needed.

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.

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!

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