Company Overview
Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.
Job Summary
The Project Manager will oversee a large-scale project through the Advanced Reactor Demonstration Program(ARDP) in collaboration with the Department of Energy (DOE). This position requires strong leadership, project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with the National Laboratories under the purview of the DOE.
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Responsibilities
- Project Planning and Execution:
- Develop and implement comprehensive project plans, timelines, and budgets in alignment with DOE guidelines and objectives
- Coordinate project activities, ensuring adherence to schedules and milestones
- Monitor project progress and performance metrics, addressing any deviations promptly
- Mitigate risks and resolve issues that may arise during the project lifecycle
- Stakeholder Management:
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders within the Department of Energy, including program managers and other relevant personnel
- Collaborate closely with National Laboratories involved in the project, fostering productive partnerships and facilitating effective communication
- Serve as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, addressing inquiries and providing regular updates on project status and outcomes
- Team Leadership and Coordination:
- Lead a diverse team of professionals involved in various aspects of the project, including researchers, engineers, and administrative staff
- Provide guidance, support, and direction to team members, ensuring clarity of roles and responsibilities
- Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting innovation and excellence in project delivery
- Compliance and Reporting:
- Ensure compliance with all relevant DOE regulations, policies, and procedures throughout the project lifecycle
- Prepare and submit regular progress reports, financial statements, and other documentation as required by the DOE and project stakeholders
- Coordinate audits and reviews to assess project performance and adherence to compliance standards
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science, Business Administration, or related field; advanced degree preferred
- Possess Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is preferred
- Proven experience in project management, particularly in large-scale initiatives involving government agencies or research institutions
- Strong understanding of Department of Energy policies, regulations, and procedures
- Excellent leadership and communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
- Demonstrated ability to manage budgets, timelines, and resources efficiently while maintaining high-quality project outcomes
- Familiarity with project management tools and software for planning, tracking, and reporting purposes
- Ability to work with highly collaborative team
- Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
- Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
- Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Physical Conditions
- Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
- Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
- Communicating with others to exchange information
Environmental Conditions
- General office environment
- Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
- High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
Safety and PPE
- Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
- Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Travel
- Some travel may be required, up to 20%
Additional Requirements
- Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
- Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
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About our Benefits
We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
- Paid Vacation
- 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.
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Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810