Special Projects Manager

Oklo·Idaho Falls, ID or Remote·Posted July 2026

Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Lead cross-functional projects for Oklo Isotopes' radioisotope production facility, including development, commissioning, operational readiness, permitting, and licensing. This role requires a hands-on project manager who can drive execution across engineering, operations, regulatory, and business teams in a dynamic startup environment.

Responsibilities

—Lead and manage strategic projects supporting radioisotope facility development, commissioning, and operational readiness
—Develop and maintain integrated project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics
—Coordinate cross-functional teams, contractors, suppliers, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure successful project execution
—Manage project scope, risks, issues, and dependencies while implementing mitigation strategies
—Drive alignment across technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions to achieve project objectives
—Oversee contractor performance, procurement activities, material sourcing, and project deliverables
—Facilitate project meetings, status reviews, and executive reporting to communicate progress and key decisions
—Support permitting, licensing, facility modifications, equipment installations, and infrastructure upgrade projects
—Establish and maintain project controls, documentation, action tracking, and change management processes
—Contribute to technical strategy, execution planning, and continuous improvement initiatives
—Ensure projects are executed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality, regulatory, and operational requirements

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Project Management, Construction Management, Materials Science, Chemistry, Nuclear Engineering, Business, or related technical discipline. Minimum 5 years of project management experience leading complex technical, engineering, construction, manufacturing, or operational projects. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with high levels of uncertainty and cross-functional coordination. Proven experience developing and maintaining project schedules, budgets, resource plans, and performance metrics. Experience leading cross-functional teams and coordinating activities across technical, operational, regulatory, and business functions. Working knowledge of project management methodologies, project controls, risk management, and scheduling tools. Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with technical teams, contractors, suppliers, and executive leadership.

Desired

Experience in nuclear, radioisotope production, national laboratory, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, or other highly regulated industries. PMP certification. Experience supporting facility startup, commissioning, operational readiness, or infrastructure development projects. Experience working with NRC, DOE, national laboratories, or government stakeholders. Experience managing contractor-driven projects, capital projects, facility upgrades, or equipment installation efforts. Familiarity with quality assurance, configuration management, permitting, or regulatory compliance processes. Experience supporting radioactive material handling facilities, nuclear laboratories, hot cell operations, or radiological facilities.