Factory Planning and Expansion Lead

Factory Expansion & Construction Leadership

• Support all phases of factory expansion projects, including site selection support, feasibility, design coordination, construction, and commissioning
• Serve as the owner’s representative for all construction activities, ensuring alignment with business and production goals
• Develop and manage project scopes, schedules, budgets, and capital expenditure plans as it pertains to factory equipment and facility requirements

Construction Management

• Support general contractors, subcontractors, architects, and engineering firms
• Support construction execution, including site development, civil works, structural, MEP (mechanical, electrical, plumbing), and utilities infrastructure
• Conduct regular site inspections to monitor progress, quality, and safety compliance

Design & Planning Integration

• Collaborate with manufacturing, process engineering, and operations teams to translate production needs into facility requirements
• Ensure factory layouts, workflows, and utilities are integrated into construction plans
• Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and construction documents

Project Delivery & Controls

• Implement strong project governance, including risk management, cost control, and schedule tracking
• Identify and mitigate construction risks, delays, and cost overruns

Commissioning & Handover

• Oversee commissioning of facilities, ensuring readiness for manufacturing operations
• Drive punch list completion, final inspections, and occupancy approvals
• Ensure smooth transition from construction to operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction or capital projects, with significant exposure to aerospace or high-spec manufacturing environments
• Proven track record delivering large-scale manufacturing facilities, hangars, or precision production spaces
• Strong expertise in construction project management, contracts, and site execution
• Deep understanding of industrial building systems (MEP, utilities, clean rooms, etc.)
• Experience working in fast-paced, high-growth manufacturing environments is a plus
• Previous industrial experience, mechanical & infrastructure intense projects
• Experience with factory automation or advanced manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean factory design or production flow optimization
• Experience with sustainability, energy systems, or green building standards (LEED, etc.)
• Strong knowledge of industrial factory design, MEP systems, and site development

Compensation & Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $147,000 - $210,000
• Equity in the form of stock options
• Comprehensive benefits packages including group health insurance plans
• Paid vacation time, sick leave, holiday pay and 401K savings plan
• Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible roles