Director of Facility Development & Infrastructure

Coreshell Technologies•San Leandro, CA

12d•$160,000 - $200,000•Onsite

About The Position

As the Director of Facility Development & Infrastructure, you will lead the facility, building, and infrastructure execution for our 2GWh high-volume battery manufacturing expansion, supported by a major U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Grant. You will oversee the complete facility lifecycle—from initial site retrofit and structural upgrades to utility matrix modeling, EPC partner direction, permitting, commissioning, and long-term facility operations & maintenance (O&M). Reporting directly to the Chief Manufacturing Officer, you will serve as the primary engineering lead directing external EPC contractors and utility providers while ensuring our plant infrastructure seamlessly integrates all manufacturing equipment (including cathode dry process, anode wet process, cell assembly, and formation/aging).

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Civil/Architectural Engineering preferred).
15+ years of experience in manufacturing facility development, building infrastructure, and engineering management within High-Tech/High-Volume Manufacturing industries (Lithium-ion Battery, Semiconductor, or Cleanroom/Pharma industries preferred).
Direct experience managing large-scale EPC contractors, facility retrofits/greenfield projects, and utility infrastructure commissioning.
Proven track record in designing and validating Dry Room / DHU systems and ultra-low humidity environments.
Deep experience in constructing plant Utility Matrices, negotiating power/utility grid capacity with local utility companies, and managing industrial HVAC/process utilities.
Demonstrated history of navigating US local and state permitting processes (Building, Fire Marshal/AHJ, Environmental, HazMat).
Direct experience or familiarity with ongoing facility Operations & Maintenance (O&M) and building management frameworks.
Strong leader with a proactive, "hands-on" approach on the construction floor.
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and vendor management skills to direct EPC partners and extract high performance from contractors.
Strategic problem solver capable of managing complex dependencies and tight regulatory/project deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on US Federal/DOE grant-funded projects or government-backed infrastructure expansion programs.
Experience in facility design for dry electrode process and battery cell manufacturing lines.
Professional certifications such as Certified Facility Manager (CFM) or Professional Engineer (PE).

Responsibilities

Directly manage and supervise EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) contractors and general contractors. Drive execution schedules, CAPEX budgets, work quality, and site safety standards.
Lead structural modifications, equipment foundation pad installations, structural reinforcement, and process area build-outs for the 2GWh battery manufacturing facility.
Collaborate with EPC firms and internal engineering teams to review 3D CAD models, refine architectural/engineering drawings, and optimize personnel/material flow and safety zoning.
Lead the design, installation, and commissioning of high-performance Dry Rooms and Dehumidification Systems (DHU) to meet ultra-low dew-point requirements for cathode dry processing and cell assembly.
Establish and finalize the comprehensive plant Utility Matrix (electrical power, steam, cooling water, compressed air, DI water, process exhaust) with equipment vendors and EPC partners.
Negotiate with local utility providers to secure required power grid capacity, gas, and water supply. Calculate and implement appropriate utility safety margins and peak load capacities for future expansion.
Oversee supporting infrastructure including Chillers, Coolers, HVAC, Scrubbers, Dust Collectors, Process Piping, and CDA systems.
Lead the preparation, submission, and approval of all required local, state, and federal permits, including Building, Fire, Environmental (Air/Water), HazMat, and Utility permits.
Ensure all engineering designs, fire protection plans, and hazardous material handling protocols comply with US safety regulations (e.g., OSHA, NFPA, Fire Marshal/AHJ codes, and environmental standards).
Align facility milestone tracking and reporting with DOE grant requirements, Earned Value Management (EVM), and project schedule/cost indices.
Establish long-term Facility O&M strategies, Preventive Maintenance (PM) schedules, and building management protocols post-construction.
Monitor utility uptime, power quality, and energy efficiency to maintain zero-downtime environmental controls for manufacturing operations.
Work directly with the Chief Manufacturing Officer and executive leadership to align facility construction timelines with company-wide commercialization and scaling roadmaps.
Work closely with Equipment Engineering, Process Technology, and Production teams to ensure seamless utility interfaces, physical floor space allocation, and equipment hook-up readiness.
Act as the central interface between internal leadership, external EPC partners, equipment suppliers, municipal authorities, and utility companies.
Lead from the floor during construction, hook-up, and commissioning phases to proactively resolve technical constraints and engineering bottlenecks.