Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 5 months ago
Project Manager, Capital Projects
Alameda, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$151K/yr - $218K/yr
8+ years expSila is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Project Manager to direct and track capital projects, ensuring all phases from planning to closeout are executed effectively while managing budgets and schedules.
BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology
Responsibilities
Direct and track key phases of Sila large and small capital projects including: project planning, site development, permitting, contracts, front-end and detailed design, construction, startup, and closeout
Own overall project budget and schedule. With the Project Controls team, prepare and report weekly updates on progress, budget, schedule, and risks
Serve as the single-point coordinator across all Sila teams and stakeholders on the project
Manage relationships with engineering partners, contractors, and other external parties; provide clear direction on priorities, schedule, and project coordination to ensure deadlines are met
Manage change order requests, approvals, documentation, and record-keeping
Build out and launch new project management processes and tools at Sila, using past experience and industry best practices
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 8 years experience in project management, including brownfield construction projects, retrofits, refurbishment, etc
Bachelor's Degree in a planning, science, engineering, or construction management discipline
Skilled in strategic planning, budget management, schedule management, change management, risk management, and driving project execution
Ensure deliverables are resourced appropriately and re-assign or re-prioritize as needed
Strong track record of managing contractors to baseline schedules and budgets
Proven communication and meeting-management skills, across external and internal teams
Ability to anticipate potential issues and make high-pressure decisions within ambiguity
Travel to build sites and contractors' offices for design and construction support
Move long distances and be stationary for extended periods of time
Wear personal protective equipment including, but not limited to, a hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, and safety shoes
Occasionally kneel or bend
Up to 25% travel (potential for higher during critical construction and start-up activities) to and from build sites and contractors' design office
Preferred
PMP certification desired
Benefits
Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks, equity, and bonuses.
Company
Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc.
We are Sila—a next generation battery materials company dedicated to accelerating energy transformation for a more sustainable future.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.36BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyCoatueCPP Investments
2024-06-27Series G· $375M
2022-10-19Grant· $100M
2021-01-26Series F· $590M
Leadership Team
Gene Berdichevsky
Co-founder and CEO
Alex Jacobs
Co-Founder & VP Engineering
Recent News
2025-09-18
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