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Sila Nanotechnologies, Inc. · 2 weeks ago

Director, Capital Projects

Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$207K/yr - $266K/yr

15+ years exp

Sila Nanotechnologies is a next-generation battery materials company focused on powering the transition to clean energy. The Director, Capital Projects will lead large-scale project efforts, oversee the design and build of manufacturing facilities, and manage a team to support the company's growth as an industrial leader in battery materials manufacturing.

BatteryElectric VehicleElectronicsManufacturingNanotechnology

Responsibilities

Develop and shape the company's scaling strategy from an engineering and project management perspective to support global growth

Build and lead a high-performing engineering, project and construction team

Direct all phases of large capital projects, including planning, Facility Engineering Design, FEL stage gate process, contract strategy, contractor management, build execution, and project closeout

Build and improve key project programs, such as resource utilization, budget control, scheduling, quality, and risk management

Design, implement, and improve programs that challenge the status quo and create innovative and effective approaches to design and build

Lead project performance, project controls - schedule & budget

Ensure project alignment across facility engineering, project management, manufacturing, technology engineering, EH&S, and other teams

Own all internal and external communications regarding project progress, efficiency, and cost performance

Manage relationships with contractors, resolving contractual, budget, and schedule issues

Oversee the establishment of facility project design criteria: including architectural, MEP, BIM, process and structural disciplines

Work with the Operations team to implement effective strategies for project completion, commissioning, and plant startup

Inspire stakeholders and champion a culture of continuous improvement

Drive a mindset of high quality performance with urgency to meet business needs

Qualification

Engineering LeadershipBudget ManagementProject ManagementRisk ManagementFacility Engineering DesignPMP/PMI KnowledgeTeam BuildingContinuous ImprovementCommunication SkillsPresentation Skills

Required

minimum of 15 years of progressive, senior leadership experience leading engineering and project teams with a proven track record of scaling, driving organizational change, and managing multi-million dollar budgets

Bachelor's Degree in a science, engineering, construction management discipline or related field

Skilled in project planning and risk management

Skilled in project planning, risk management, project execution, meeting facilitation, presentation, and communication to all levels of the organization

Excellent presentation and communication skills

Willingness to travel to build sites

Knowledgeable in PMP/PMI

Experience with PSM-covered processes