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Project Director

Urenco USA·Eunice, New Mexico·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Project Director leading $1–3 billion uranium enrichment facility expansion projects at Urenco USA's Eunice, NM site. Manage complete EPC/EPCM project lifecycle—initiation through closure—with accountability for safety, scope, cost, schedule, and business objectives on large-scale centrifuge expansion programs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and deliver centrifuge expansion projects meeting safety, scope, cost, schedule, and business benefits objectives
  • Develop and implement fit-for-purpose project management methodologies and working practices
  • Advise on Capacity Expansion Program delivery strategy with Global Subject Matter Experts, Procurement, and Legal
  • Design, build, and develop high-performance integrated teams ensuring coordination across all sub-disciplines and site functions
  • Foster owner relationships with partner contractors, subcontractors, and vendors
  • Ensure commercial position is protected through best-practice contracting strategies, procurement, and contract management
  • Promote pro-active safety culture throughout project lifecycle and serve as a safety role model
  • Conduct lessons learned reviews and transfer knowledge across Urenco to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Project Management or related discipline
  • Project Management Qualification/Accreditation (APM, PMI, or equivalent)
  • 5+ years' experience as Project Director or in owner role leading large, complex/multiple EPC/EPCM projects with full accountability
  • On-site construction experience
  • CAA Access and L or Q level security clearance

Desired

  • MBA or equivalent
  • 10+ years managing multi-cultural teams

Location

Eunice, NM; 9/80 professional work schedule; ≤10% travel; on-site required. CAA Access and security clearance (L or Q level) required. Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required, including 24/7 on-call during designated duty weeks. Radiological exposure expectations.

Job details

FieldAdministrative
Salary$200k–$250k/yr
LocationEunice, New Mexico
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Security Clearance

DOE L ClearanceDOE Q Clearance

Skills & Tools

Project ManagementEpc/epcmSafety CultureContract Management

About the company

Urenco USA

Operator of the only commercial uranium enrichment facility in the US, the National Enrichment Facility in Eunice, New Mexico.

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