Director, Construction

Director, Construction Applications

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The Director, Construction Applications leads the strategy, development, and lifecycle of software and digital platforms that support construction and civil engineering operations. This role ensures that construction applications are reliable, compliant, and aligned with nuclear safety, regulatory, and quality requirements while enabling scalable growth and strong customer relationships. The position provides strategic leadership for plant and construction‑supporting applications.

• Own the roadmap for construction applications, translating business requirements from Engineering, IT, Legal, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing into prioritized features and system enhancements, and ensuring close coordination with other enterprise systems including product lifecycle and design systems.
• Lead cross‑functional teams (product owners, developers, vendors) to design, implement, and maintain construction platforms that support cross‑functional plant development for nuclear projects.
• Ensure construction applications and workflows support regulatory, export‑control, cybersecurity, and nuclear quality requirements in partnership with Legal, Compliance, IT, and QA.
• Establish data governance, metrics, and reporting for construction systems.
• Collaborate with Business Development and Construction Strategy leaders to model construction structures, support negotiations, and enable scenario analysis within the tools (e.g., pricing, margin, risk‑sharing mechanisms).
• Oversee vendor relationships, contracts, and system integrations between construction applications and ERP, finance, project controls, and engineering systems.
• Develop and execute change management, training, and communication plans so construction users adopt tools effectively and processes remain consistent across markets and projects.
• Lead and develop a high‑performing team responsible for ongoing operations, enhancements, and support of construction applications, ensuring timely issue resolution and continuous improvement.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree.
• 15+ years of relevant experience in a related field.
• Advanced knowledge of the field and leadership and/or project‑management skills.
• Extensive business knowledge with comprehensive understanding of the organization and functional area.
• Preferred experience with Smart Plant, Aveva, or similar tools.
• Preferred experience integrating engineering design tools, such as NX with BIM tools.

530 Gaither Road, Rockville, MD

Onsite, but remote may be considered.

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Standard office hours are 8:00 am ET to 5:00 pm ET, Monday – Friday.

Salary range: $166,800 – $278,000. Compensation includes base salary plus an annual short‑term incentive that is variable based on scope of responsibility and achievement of goals.

Full time – Exempt.

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401(k) plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of employees.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. X Energy, LLC participates in E‑Verify. Please visit the links below for more information about E‑Verify and the protection of your Right to Work.

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