Facilities Project Manager, PMTS

QuantumScape Corporation • CA

81d • $122,300 - $186,500

About The Position

QuantumScape is on a mission to transform energy storage with solid-state lithium-metal battery technology. The company’s next-generation batteries are designed to enable greater energy density, faster charging and enhanced safety to support the transition away from legacy energy sources toward a lower carbon future. We’re hiring a Project Manager/Engineer to help build out a world-class R&D and pilot-production facility at QuantumScape. You will join a team charged with ensuring the company can rapidly scale its operations to commercialize the company’s groundbreaking energy storage technology.

Requirements

• Experience specifying, installing, and closing out installation of manufacturing equipment in the battery manufacturing sector
• Working understanding of construction timelines and WBS for installation of industrial equipment
• Proficiency in preparing scheduling tools and project charters
• Familiarity with City of San Jose permitting requirements
• Thrive in a multi-faceted, technically challenging environment, and quickly adapt to changes
• An excellent communicator and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team to tackle complex challenges
• Able to multi-task with excellent time management
• Share a real passion for our mission

Nice To Haves

• Experience in an engineering subject helps but is not required

Responsibilities

• Coordinate facility and equipment projects of critical importance to QuantumScape future, including process & utility piping, facility space expansions, and installation of first-of-its-kind equipment
• Establish, track and deliver the project scope, timeline and budget
• Develop the procedures used to guide projects from kick-off through successful qualification & commissioning and turn-over to operations and maintenance
• Partner with EH&S to ensure contractor and employee safety during all aspects of facilities and equipment installations
• Develop the maintenance strategy for facilities and equipment including critical spare parts inventory, standard operating procedures and work instructions
• Identify, communicate and mitigate scope changes, schedule risks and budget variances to help ensure successful project completion
• Ensure components, materials, sub-systems and systems related to facilities and equipment installations comply with quality standards
• Drive competitive bidding and contractor negotiations to reduce facility and equipment installation costs
• Ensure regulatory compliance with building codes for facility and equipment installations
• Effectively communicate project status to all interested team members, including senior management, internal customers including senior scientists, and external contractors and service providers
• Drive frequent, open communication with a diverse team of internal and external partners, from scientists to vendors to senior management
• Develop and scaffold team members in project management practices, regardless of experience level

Benefits

• Expected salary range for this role is from $122,300 to $186,500
• Annual bonus
• Generous RSU/Equity package
• Employee paid health care
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Tremendous benefits plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees