Head of Construction

Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a
Head of Construction to join our team.

Location: Remote (with regular travel to Oklo sites as needed)

Oklo is seeking a Head of Construction to oversee the planning, development, and construction execution of our Powerhouses and Fuel Recycling facilities. This individual will be responsible for managing the day‑to‑day operations of all aspects of facility development, including planning, budgeting, purchasing, and staffing.

• Provide planning, oversight and execution of new construction and capital improvement projects and programs
• Hire and manage project engineers and on‑location project managers
• Perform work tasks as needed on a specific and daily level
• Coordinate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other consultants to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget
• With the support of Oklo's PMO and Finance Teams, oversee construction progress, ensuring that timing, costs, and contract requirements are met
• Be well versed in reading and interpreting architectural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical plans
• Manage regularly‑scheduled facility inspections, building construction/maintenance, electrical construction/maintenance, HVAC, property, and grounds upkeep
• Interact with Oklo’s nuclear regulatory experts to ensure facility compliance with all appropriate regulations
• Organize monthly safety meetings to ensure both OSHA and the insurance carriers’ requirements are satisfied and accountable for delivering safety programs to ensure no harm to people, the site, or the environment
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies and procedures for effective facility management
• Plan the best allocation and utilization of space and resources
• Monitor compliance with local codes and regulations regarding building safety and fire prevention
• Ensure successful facility startup

• High School diploma or GED required
• Knowledge of practices, methods, equipment, materials, and tools used in commercial construction
• 15+ years of experience in design and construction of complex facilities—preferably in the nuclear, energy, or a highly‑regulated industry, with at least 3 years in a leadership or excellence‑focused role
• Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
• Experience managing multi‑trade projects
• Proficient with facilities layout and space planning software
• Ability to operate forklifts, dollies, pallet jacks and rolling carts
• Proficiency in CAD design tools
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and facilitation skills, with experience presenting to senior leadership
• Willingness to travel for site visits, audits, or team collaborations

• Passionate about making advanced nuclear a reality
• Willing and able to learn quickly
• Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, highly iterative startup environment
• Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
• Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
  
  Able to communicate technical content and results verbally

A startup person:
You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast‑paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won't enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.

Motivated:
You are self‑motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work‑life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.

A team‑player:
Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.

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