Director, Site Deployment

Forge Atomics•El Segundo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Forge Atomics is developing technology to rapidly scale the deployment of nuclear fission, which it views as a way to provide reliable energy while lowering environmental impact. The Director of Site Deployment will establish and grow the organization responsible for deploying Forge’s first nuclear reactor, Ember, building a team that converts factory-built hardware into operating power plants. The role owns deployment from greenfield site development through construction, installation and integration of factory-shipped modules, commissioning, and reactor operations. It combines program leadership with field execution, directing engineers, technicians, and construction contractors to bring sites online safely, on schedule, and on budget. The Director will manage scope, schedule, budget, and risk across concurrent deployments; develop repeatable deployment processes; and ensure field lessons inform reactor design and factory processes. The position is based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County, requires relocation if the candidate is not already local, and is full-time in the office. It requires extended hours and weekends as necessary, as well as extensive travel to reactor deployment sites in other states, including extended on-site assignments during construction, integration, and startup. Compensation is $200,000–$250,000 per year, plus equity. The role may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses and participation in an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. Forge offers medical, vision, and dental coverage, a 401(k) plan, paid vacation, paid parental leave, paid sick leave, and other perks. Employment is governed by equal opportunity principles. Any offer is contingent on the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline.
At least 5 years of experience in construction, field engineering, commissioning, or operations of complex hardware or infrastructure.
At least 2 years of direct leadership experience leading engineers, technicians, or construction contractors.
Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.
Ability to travel extensively to deployment sites in other states, including extended on-site assignments during construction, integration, and startup.
Must be based in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County; relocation is required if not already local.
Position is full-time in the office.

Nice To Haves

Experience delivering large capital projects such as power plants, industrial facilities, launch or test sites, or data centers.
Experience leading multiple concurrent field programs or site deployments.
Experience managing construction contractors, including bidding, contract negotiation, and field oversight.
Experience integrating and commissioning complex electromechanical systems in the field.
Working knowledge of field construction methods such as heavy rigging and lift planning, field welding, and pressure testing.
Experience with permitting and agency coordination for industrial or energy facilities.
Experience in power plant construction, startup, or operations; nuclear experience is a strong plus.
Professional Engineer license or project management certifications such as Project Management Professional.
Strong communication and presentation abilities, including representing the company to contractors, officials, and senior leadership.
Detail-oriented, self-motivated, and adaptable to a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

Recruit, build, and lead the site deployment team, including civil and operations engineers and welding and integration technicians.
Own the deployment program from greenfield site development through construction, module installation and integration, commissioning, and reactor operations.
Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent site deployments; develop project requirements and cost estimates with internal and external stakeholders.
Select and manage construction contractors and subcontractors, from bidding and contract negotiation through on-site supervision, quality control, and conflict resolution.
Lead site development and permitting, coordinating with utility providers, transportation departments, and local, state, and federal agencies.
Plan and execute transport, rigging, and placement of factory-built modules, and oversee field integration, including welding, piping, electrical work, and pressure testing to factory standards.
Develop rapid, repeatable deployment processes and playbooks so successive sites come online faster and at lower cost.
Own commissioning and startup testing, and establish staffing, procedures, and maintenance programs for ongoing reactor operations.
Maintain a strong focus on safety and an excellent safety record across construction, integration, and operations.
Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to feed field lessons back into reactor design and factory processes.
Coordinate with regulatory, licensing, and commercial teams throughout each deployment.
Monitor and communicate program status, readiness, and risks to leadership.

Benefits

Company stock or stock options as long-term incentives may be available.
Potential discretionary bonuses.
Ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
Comprehensive medical coverage.
Vision coverage.
Dental coverage.
Access to a 401(k) retirement plan.
Paid vacation.
Paid parental leave.
Paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy.
Various other perks.