Are you the kind of person who loves making complex projects run like clockwork? As a Special Projects Manager at Centrus Energy, you’ll be the powerhouse behind mission-critical initiatives that keep our clean energy future on track. From concept to completion, you’ll lead multi-disciplinary teams, build smart strategies, and drive results that deliver on time, on budget, and above expectations. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment where no two projects are the same—and you love turning big ideas into tangible progress—you’ll feel right at home here.
You’ll lead diverse, high-impact projects that range from site-specific initiatives to company-wide programs. Your day will include developing project scopes, schedules, and budgets; guiding cross-functional teams through execution; resolving challenges before they become roadblocks; and keeping stakeholders informed with clear, data-driven updates. You’ll also use your technical know-how and leadership savvy to ensure every project runs safely, efficiently, and in full compliance—while mentoring others and setting the bar high for performance and collaboration.
We’d Love to Hear From People With:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, or a related technical field (or equivalent experience) - 20+ years of management experience, including 5 years leading high-tech, scientific R&D, or complex industrial projects
- A proven ability to lead multidisciplinary teams through all phases of the project lifecycle
- Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills
- Experience with project budgeting, scheduling, and cost control systems
- The ability to obtain and maintain a “Q” clearance.
- Current “Q” or “L” clearance.
- A Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or similar credential
Experience managing DOE or NRC nuclear facility projects
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 employe, 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.