Project Manager driving delivery for enterprise IT projects at Rolls - Royce. Engaging with stakeholders and managing risks to achieve business outcomes in a hybrid role.
About the role
- Construction Project Management Director overseeing the planning and implementation of water and Direct Air Capture facilities. Leading teams to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.
Responsibilities
- As Construction Project Management Director, you will be responsible for overseeing the planning and implementation of first-of-kind water and Direct Air Capture (DAC) facilities in the United States and across the globe.
- Develop comprehensive project execution plans including scope, budget, engineering milestones, procurement schedules, and construction timelines from conceptual design through commissioning and startup.
- Manage EPC contractors, subcontractors, and field teams through all phases of construction; coordinate site logistics, safety compliance, and quality assurance for industrial facility builds.
- Lead and align internal engineering, operations, and commercial teams alongside external resources (design firms, fabricators, construction crews) throughout the project lifecycle.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for project stakeholders — including landowners, utilities, permitting agencies, and funding partners — providing regular progress updates, managing expectations, and resolving issues.
- Identify and mitigate project risks across engineering, procurement, construction, and permitting workstreams; maintain a living risk register and drive contingency planning.
- Identify opportunities for cost and schedule optimization early in the design process; facilitate engineering reviews and constructability assessments to find practical savings.
- Maintain organized project records including engineering submittals, RFIs, change orders, construction schedules, progress reports, and meeting minutes to ensure transparency and accountability.
- 10–20% travel for deployment site visits, construction milestones, and company retreats, with increased frequency during active construction phases.
Requirements
- 7-10+ years of experience as a project manager with a track record of successfully managing complex engineering design and construction projects from initial design to operation.
- Demonstrated success in management of capital projects ranging from pilot- to production-scale; budgets up to tens of millions USD.
- Demonstrated knowledge about general civil and mechanical construction is essential.
- Direct experience with water treatment infrastructure, including desalination, brine management, RO systems, or industrial wastewater, is highly valued.
- Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing engineering drawings (process flow diagrams, process and instrumentation diagrams, single line drawings, mechanical/civil plans etc).
- Experience with leading procurement processes, preparing request for proposals, and evaluating bids.
- Demonstrated knowledge of permitting requirements associated with construction.
- Competence in reviewing contracts with an understanding of how to structure contracts to de-risk projects.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated experience or strong motivation to work at a startup characterized by its dynamic, fast-paced nature, where innovation, agility, and resourcefulness are key drivers for growth and success.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proactive approach to identifying and addressing project challenges.
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field (engineering, construction management, business administration, etc)
- PMP Certificate, PE License, or equivalent preferred but not required
- Preference to candidates based in California or are familiar with industrial players, local permitting, and regulatory requirements of California.
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- equity
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