Senior Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Construction
Share
Job Location:
Devens, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
About Commonwealth Fusion Systems:
Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy.
Combining decades of research top talent and new technologies were designing and building commercially viable fusion power plants. And working with policymakers and suppliers to build the energy industry of the future.
Were in the best position to make it happen. Since 2018 weve raised nearly $3 billion in capital making us the largest and leading private fusion company in the world.
Now were looking for more thinkers doers builders and makers to join us. People wholl bring new perspectives solve tough problems and thrive as part of a team.
If thats you and this role fits we want to hear from you.
Join the power movement as Senior Director of Facilities Maintenance and Construction
The Senior Director of Facilities Maintenance and Construction is the leader for operations of existing facilities and for the construction of new facilities both local to Massachusetts and future national and international this role you will be responsible for both strategic planning and tactical operation of a core function for the company - the facilities to support CFS ambitious plans to build clean fusion energy to the world. You will manage a collaborative team of facilities & maintenance professionals project managers space planners and outside contracting firms to operate maintain and build offices and industrial factory space. You will be a key public-facing person for the company as you interact with local and state officials property developers general contractors architects and civil & environmental experts.
What youll do:
- Own the day-to-day operation of existing facilities in both Devens MA and Somerville MA including building maintenance and employee services including shuttles on-site cafeteria and janitorial
- Develop long-term strategic plans for campus expansion and future sites to support CFS growth in advanced manufacturing factories R&D facilities inventory warehouses and offices
- Lead the planning design budgeting procurement and execution of major capital projects including new factory construction facility expansions large-scale renovations and equipment installations
- Lead all space planning efforts for the company and develop creative solutions for both office and factory space needs in a fast-paced ever-evolving environment
- Engage with local and state officials for site and building permitting fire and police operations environmental compliance infrastructure upgrades and parking solutions
- Develop maintenance strategies and implement data-driven reliability programs (incl. CMMS systems) for equipment systems and facilities to maximize their safety uptime efficiency and longevity
- Manage and lead an internal team of facilities & maintenance technicians electricians project managers and space planners
- Manage external collaborators including facilities contractors real estate brokers property developers architects general contractors and civil & environmental experts
- Project manage the design of new facilities with a cross-functional team including key stakeholders from manufacturing IT office operations environmental health & safety security engineering branding & marketing etc.
- Develop and manage a large multi-million-dollar budget for all facilities projects including construction capital planning building rent & utilities and employee services
- Create detailed facilities & construction plans and presentations to present to executive leadership. Provide counsel on strategic direction for the companys facilities and space plans
What were looking for:
- Bachelors degree in Engineering (Civil Mechanical Electrical Industrial) Architecture Construction Management or a related field. A Masters degree or MBA is a plus
- 5 years experience as a director level or above in facilities maintenance and/or construction roles
- Direct experience with building new industrial facilities larger than 200000 square feet and over $100M in project cost
- Experience managing a team size of 25 people
- Experience developing strategic plans for facilities & infrastructure to support long-term company growth including expanding existing campuses and siting new locations
- In-depth knowledge of building systems (HVAC electrical distribution utilities security BMS) and industrial equipment maintenance best practices
- Project management experience working with internal customers and external vendors to deliver projects within specified timelines and budgets
- Strong financial acumen with the ability to develop forecast and manage large operational and capital budgets over $100M
- Demonstrated leadership teambuilding and mentoring skills with experience working in a collaborative environment
- Strong communication interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong sense of personal accountability regarding decision-making and supervising department teams
- Flexible thinking including the ability to pivot and try new approaches when faced with challenges
- Proficiency with writing and presenting executive presentations to explain complex information to non-technical management personnel and other stakeholders
- Ability to work on multiple projects in various stages simultaneously
Bonus points for:
- 15 years experience in leadership roles for construction and operation of advanced manufacturing facilities
- Experience in a corporate hospitality or customer-facing role
- Experience with real estate brokerage
Must-have requirements:
- Perform activities such as stooping climbing typing standing or sitting for extended periods of time
- Willingness to occasionally travel or work required nights/weekends/on-call
- Work in a facility that contains industrial hazards including heat cold noise fumes strong magnets lead (Pb) high voltage high current pressure systems and cryogenics
$250000 - $350000 a year
Salary range for this full-time position equity benefits.The actual salary will depend on level location qualifications and experience. The range displayed on each job posting reflects new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Benefits include:
Competitive compensation with equity
12.5 Company-wide Holidays
Flexible vacation days
10 sick days
Generous parental leave policy
Health dental and vision insurance
401(k) with employer matching
Professional growth opportunities
Team-building activities
#LI-Onsite
At CFS we excel in fast-paced environments driven by our values of integrity execution impact and self-critique. As we grow were eager to bring on mission-driven folks who offer diverse perspectives and fresh ways to tackle challenges.
We value diversity deeply and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer by choice. We consider all qualified applicants equally regardless of race color national origin ancestry citizenship status protected veteran status religion physical or mental disability marital status sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age or any other basis protected by law.
This role requires compliance with U.S. laws concerning the export of controlled or protected technologies or information (collectively Export Control Laws). Any offer of employment will be contingent on the need for compliance with such Export Control Laws.
Required Experience:
Exec
Key Skills
- Corrosion Inspection
- Accounts Assistant Credit Control
- Corporate Risk Management
- Downstream
- Informatica
- Entry Level
