BaRupOn LLC
Head of Project Development / Program Director (SMR)
Irvine, CA · Director · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 121 days ago
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About the role
- This role reports directly to the CEO and carries significant influence over BaRupOn's near-term program trajectory and long-term growth.
- Regulatory Coordination & Licensing Integration Coordinate directly with the NRC and other federal and state agencies on all licensing, permitting, and regulatory compliance matters related to project development and site authorization.
- Represent BaRupOn in regulatory proceedings, public comment processes, and federal or state agency engagements related to project siting and permitting.
Responsibilities
- Program Planning & Execution Lead the planning, development, and execution of BaRupOn's SMR/MMR projects from concept through construction authorization and operational readiness, ensuring full alignment with company strategy and NRC regulatory requirements.
- Develop and own integrated master program schedules, identifying critical path dependencies, key milestones, and resource requirements across all project phases.
- Manage project budgets, cost forecasts, and financial reporting, ensuring accountability to executive leadership and investors across all program expenditures.
- Implement robust project management processes, governance standards, and quality assurance practices consistent with nuclear industry best practices and NRC requirements.
- Partner with the Director of Licensing & Regulatory Affairs to align project schedules with licensing milestones, ensuring regulatory activities are fully integrated into the program plan.
- Monitor NRC licensing progress, identify schedule risks arising from regulatory interactions, and develop mitigation strategies to protect program delivery timelines.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams spanning engineering, licensing, procurement, construction, operations readiness, and finance to ensure coherent, integrated program execution.
- Drive accountability across all project workstreams, establishing clear ownership, decision-making authority, and escalation paths for program issues.
- Evaluate vendor, contractor, and utility partner performance against contractual and technical commitments, and manage relationships to support program objectives.
- Risk Management & Stakeholder Engagement Develop and maintain a comprehensive program risk register, conducting regular risk assessments and implementing proactive mitigation plans across schedule, cost, technical, and regulatory risk categories.
Requirements
- Required Experience & Qualifications Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Project Management, or a closely related field.
- 15+ years of experience managing large-scale nuclear or complex energy infrastructure projects, with preference for direct U.S. SMR, advanced reactor, or nuclear new-build experience.
- Experience with modular construction methods, nuclear project execution strategies, and digital project management platforms.
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Certifications Licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in the U.S. - preferred.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification - strongly preferred.
Equal opportunity
- Statement BaRupOn LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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