About the TeamThe Reactor Deployments team is responsible for delivering Antares systems from factory to field. We operate at the intersection of engineering, construction, and operations-ensuring each deployment site is designed, built, and commissioned to the highest standards.
This team partners closely with design engineering, manufacturing, regulatory, and external stakeholders to bring first-of-a-kind energy infrastructure online.
Roles and Responsibilities:As Director of Construction at Antares, you will lead the planning and execution of all site development and construction activities for reactor deployments. You will own the end-to-end construction strategy-from early site design input through field execution.
You will serve as the critical bridge between engineering and the field, ensuring designs are constructible and projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and at high quality. You will be responsible for driving cost efficiency and ensuring timely project completion to meet Antares' aggressive deployment timelines.
You will also build and lead the construction function, managing contractors, developing processes, and scaling Antares' deployment capabilities.
- Own construction strategy and execution for all reactor deployment sites
- Drive projects to completion on aggressive timelines while maintaining safety and quality standards
- Minimize cost and schedule through strong planning, contractor management, and execution discipline
- Partner with design engineering to ensure site requirements, constructability, and field constraints are incorporated early
- Establish construction standards, processes, and best practices across deployments
- Enable flexible deployments to meet customer needs including above grade and below grade construction
- Lead budgeting, scheduling, and cost control across multiple concurrent projects
- Oversee civil, EPC, and construction subcontractors, holding them accountable to performance, cost, and schedule
- Build and manage relationships with site owners, utilities, and local stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements
- Identify and resolve construction risks and execution challenges in real time
- Support permitting, site selection, and pre-construction development efforts
- Build and scale a high-performing internal construction and field operations team
Basic Qualifications:- 10+ years of experience in construction management, infrastructure delivery, or large-scale project execution
- Experience managing contractors or subcontractors across multiple sites
- Strong understanding of civil works, site development, and construction systems
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and drive design-for-construction decisions
Preferred Skills & Experience:- Demonstrated leadership experience building or managing teams
- Proven track record delivering complex projects on schedule and within budget
- Experience in energy, industrial, or mission-critical construction (e.g., power plants, data centers, defense infrastructure)
- Direct experience with nuclear site construction or nuclear-adjacent infrastructure
- Familiarity with DOE, DoD, NRC, or other regulated project environments
- Experience with first-of-a-kind (FOAK) or highly technical projects
- Background bridging design engineering and field execution
- Experience scaling construction operations in a high-growth environment
Additional Requirements:- Ability to travel to sites as needed
Location- We are located in Torrance, CA in a 322,000 square foot, brand new facility featuring large open spaces for team collaboration, R&D, and production, as well as easy access to the 405, 105, and 110 freeways. Our facility is in the heart of Los Angeles' vibrant emerging tech ecosystem alongside many other high growth startups and enterprises.
