Oklo
Director of Project Development
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
United States only
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added 5 days ago
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
$225,000 to $275,000
Location
United States only
Timezone
Not stated
Contract
Full-time
Experience
Lead
Category
Operations
Stated by the employer in the job description
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in United States. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Santa Clara, CA or Remote, Any location"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in United States
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Director of Project Development to join our team.
Position Description
The Director of Project Development owns the end-to-end execution of Oklo's Aurora powerhouse development pipeline. You are the project execution spine of the Development organization — responsible for advancing multiple sites simultaneously from site control through financial close and FNTP. This team will grow as the project portfolio grows with Senior Project Developers, Project Developers, and Associates and this team will serve as the primary integration point across Development Engineering, Transmission & Interconnection, and coordinated functions (Environmental & Permitting, Project Finance).
Specific responsibilities may include:
Own the stage-gate development process for a portfolio of 5–10+ Aurora powerhouse sites concurrently
Drive each project from site control through engineering readiness, interconnection, NRC permitting coordination, and financial close
Serve as the primary owner of individual project schedules, budgets, and risk registers
Lead cross-functional coordination across Development Engineering, Transmission & Interconnection, and coordinate with Oklo's Environmental & Permitting and Finance teams
Build, manage, and mentor a team of Project Developers at varying seniority levels
Represent projects in executive-level milestone reviews and board reporting
This individual will support development of projects across other Oklo business lines, such as Oklo Isotopes,including site readiness coordination, regulatory interface, and integration with the Aurora powerhouse development pipeline
This individual will support development activities for Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses (NLICs) — multi-use nuclear sites integrating power generation, isotope production, and advanced nuclear research — coordinating across internal teams and external partners
Minimum Qualifications:
12+ years in energy generation or large load project development with demonstrated track record advancing projects from greenfield to financial close
Deep familiarity with the full development lifecycle: site control, permitting coordination, interconnection, and project financing
Nuclear, utility-scale generation, or complex infrastructure experience strongly preferred
Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
Competencies
We are looking for a Director of Project Development that is:
Passionate about clean energy
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Requirements
- ·12+ years in energy generation or large load project development with demonstrated track record advancing projects from greenfield to financial close
- ·Deep familiarity with the full development lifecycle: site control, permitting coordination, interconnection, and project financing
- ·Nuclear, utility-scale generation, or complex infrastructure experience strongly preferred
- ·Exceptional cross-functional leadership and stakeholder management skills
- ·We are looking for a Director of Project Development that is:
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Oklo, mentioning your remote working experience.
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 5d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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