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Commonwealth Fusion Systems · 1 month ago

Senior Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Construction

Devens, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

$250K/yr - $350K/yr

5+ years exp

Commonwealth Fusion Systems is on a mission to deliver the urgent transition to fusion energy. The Senior Director of Facilities, Maintenance, and Construction will lead operations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities, managing a collaborative team to support the company's ambitious plans for clean fusion energy.

Clean EnergyElectrical DistributionEnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

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 company’s facilities and space plans

Qualification

Facilities managementConstruction project managementStrategic planningBudget managementBuilding systems knowledgeTeam leadershipCommunication skillsCritical thinkingProblem-solvingInterpersonal skillsConflict resolutionPresentation skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial), Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field. A Master's 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 200,000 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

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