Project Manager

About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is innovating the clean energy sector by developing factory-fabricated microreactors that provide affordable, scalable, and dependable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy accessible worldwide, beginning with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor that incorporates advanced safety features, modular design, and high efficiency. Headquartered in Austin, TX, we are expanding quickly as we prepare to launch the first fleet of advanced microreactors globally.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Project Manager responsible for guiding the project execution of the Aalo-X/Aalo Pod experimental reactor at the Idaho National Laboratory (INL). The position involves construction project management including procurement of bids from general contractors, oversight of onsite construction activities, enforcing a comprehensive safety program, and ensuring compliance with all relevant quality standards. You will also manage schedules, coordinate cross-functional teams, and assure timely delivery of project milestones. Close collaboration with engineering, regulatory, manufacturing, and DOE/NRC contacts is essential to meet aggressive project timelines.

Key Duties

• Lead and execute the Aalo-X project at INL, ensuring milestones for DOE authorization are achieved.
• Supervise construction activities with regular onsite presence as needed.
• Create and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk plans to facilitate continuous progress.
• Coordinate efforts among engineering, licensing, manufacturing teams, and external partners.
• Engage with stakeholders including DOE, NRC, national laboratories, and commercial collaborators.
• Monitor project progress, identifying issues early and driving resolutions.
• Ensure all regulatory and technical benchmarks are met for Aalo-X and preparation for Aalo-1 deployment.

Required Qualifications

• At least 8 years in construction project management within nuclear, energy, industrial, or complex civil construction sectors.
• Experience functioning as an owner or owner’s representative, managing design teams and diverse contractors/consultants.
• Proven ability to deliver projects from preconstruction stage through commissioning under tight schedules.
• Competence in controlling project scope, budget, scheduling, risk, procurement, change management, and contractor performance.
• Experience interfacing with DOE, NRC, or similar regulatory agencies is highly advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration abilities.
• Capability to oversee multiple project streams, make well-informed decisions, and promote accountability and urgency.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or equivalent is preferred.

Work Location and Eligibility

• Must reside within the United States.
• Required to work onsite in either Austin, TX or Idaho Falls, ID.

Personal Attributes for Success

• A strong sense of ownership, taking full responsibility for outcomes and proactively solving problems.
• A passion for addressing difficult challenges and providing practical answers to complex engineering problems.
• A demonstrated sense of urgency, balancing speed with careful decision-making to maintain forward momentum while ensuring quality.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive annual salary starting at 120000 USD.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
• Allocated paid time off.
• Corporate gym membership provision.

Additional Information

The company fosters an inclusive, supportive, and stimulating workplace with ample opportunities for professional development and competitive rewards. Equal employment opportunity is practiced with no discrimination based on legally protected characteristics. Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons compliant with 10 CFR Part 810 regulations, and candidates holding prohibited foreign citizenship will not be considered. Only direct applicants are encouraged; recruitment firms or staffing agencies should not apply.