About Aalo Atomics

Aalo Atomics is pioneering a new era in clean energy with factory-fabricated microreactors designed to deliver affordable, scalable, and reliable nuclear power. Our mission is to make nuclear energy globally accessible, starting with the Aalo-1, a 10 MWe reactor leveraging cutting-edge safety, modularity, and efficiency. Based in Austin, TX, we’re rapidly growing as we work to deploy the world’s first fleet of advanced microreactors. Join us and help revolutionize energy for a sustainable future.

About the role

We are seeking a Project Manager to drive project execution for our Aalo-X/Aalo Pod experimental reactor at INL. This role will be responsible construction project management, including securing bids from general contractors, managing onsite construction activity, maintaining a comprehensive safety program, and ensuring compliance with applicable quality codes and requirements. Additionally, they will be managing schedules, aligning cross-functional teams, and ensuring deliverables are met on time. You will work closely with engineering, regulatory, manufacturing, and DOE/NRC stakeholders to keep our ambitious timelines on track.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive project execution for Aalo-X at INL, ensuring DOE authorization milestones are met.
• Lead construction project execution for Aalo-X, with daily site visits as required.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, and risk management plans to keep projects moving forward.
• Align cross-functional teams, including engineering, licensing, manufacturing, and external partners.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with DOE, NRC, national labs, and commercial partners.
• Track and report progress, proactively identifying and resolving roadblocks.
• Ensure regulatory and technical milestones are met for both Aalo-X and Aalo-1 deployment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of construction project management experience in nuclear, energy, industrial, or advanced civil construction.
• Demonstrated experience working directly for an owner or serving as an owner’s representative, with responsibility for managing design teams, contractors, consultants, and vendors.
• Proven track record of delivering complex projects on aggressive timelines from preconstruction through commissioning and turnover.
• Experience managing project scope, budget, schedule, risk, procurement, change control, and contractor performance.
• Experience working with DOE, NRC, or other regulatory bodies is a strong plus.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams, make informed decisions, and drive accountability and urgency across teams.
• PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Why Join Aalo?

• Lead high-impact programs shaping the future of nuclear energy.
• Work alongside top experts in advanced reactors and clean energy.
• Be part of a fast-moving, execution-driven startup environment.

Requirements: 

• Based in the United States
• Willing to work on-site in Austin, TX or Idaho Falls, ID

What It Takes to Succeed at Aalo

We're building technology that will help reshape the future of energy. The pace is fast, the problems are difficult, and the expectations are high. Successful team members consistently demonstrate:

Extreme Ownership — You take responsibility for outcomes, not just tasks. You proactively identify problems, drive solutions, and follow through.

A Passion for Solving Hard Problems — You are energized by challenges that others avoid and enjoy finding practical solutions to complex technical issues.

A Sense of Urgency — You move quickly, make thoughtful decisions, and maintain momentum while balancing quality and execution.

What We Offer:

• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Corporate Gym Membership

Additional Information: 

Aalo Atomics provides a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, intellectually challenging careers, and competitive compensation. Aalo Atomics is an equal opportunity employer and considers all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or U.S. Persons in compliance with 10 CFR Part 810 and may not hold non-compliant foreign citizenships.

Direct applicants only. No recruiters or staffing agencies, please.