Who You Are
Sila Nanotechnologies is looking for an experienced Project Manager for our Operations team to drive the planning and management of new battery material manufacturing facility projects. Your projects will enable and improve novel manufacturing processes at our Alameda CA manufacturing this role you will coordinate between our internal departments and external partners to adhere to project management processes and achieve schedule and cost goals. Youll balance rigorous scope schedule and budget management with quick decision-making and be comfortable with ambiguity. Youll lead internal teams and manage external engineering and construction partners to drive execution tracking and reporting to meet our capital project objectives at Sila.
Responsibilities and Duties
- 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
Knowledge and Skill Requirements
- Minimum of 8 years experience in project management including brownfield construction projects retrofits refurbishment etc.
- Bachelors 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
- PMP certification desired
- Travel to build sites and contractors offices for design and construction support
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
- 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
Regular Shift: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
The starting base pay for this role is between $151000 and $218000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors such as education experience and skills. Base pay is only one part of Silas competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits perks equity and bonuses. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
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