Head of Infrastructure

Fuse • San Leandro, CA

5d • $160,000 - $250,000 • Onsite

About The Position

You'll report directly to the CEO and take full responsibility for Fuse's capital development function: permitting, contractors, schedules, regulatory navigation, and facility execution. Think like a builder, not a bureaucrat. The immediate job is to finish our flagship facility and support machinery installations as new systems come online and help with the ABQ radiation testing facility. Then the scope gets bigger: greenfield development at a scale Fuse has not attempted before. Turn regulatory complexity into a roadmap and find the fastest compliant path forward.

Requirements

• A demonstrated track record of shipping large-scale first-of-a-kind (FOAK) capital projects at high-velocity companies — we care more about the scope and pace of what you've built than how many years it took you to build it or the dollar amount.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex permitting in relevant jurisdictions; strong understanding of building codes, fire codes, zoning, and environmental regulations.
• Track record managing multiple contractors and vendors simultaneously; ability to set expectations and drive accountability.
• Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; ability to read and evaluate technical designs.
• Comfort with ambiguity and changing scope; ability to make decisions with incomplete information and adjust course.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: willing to challenge conventional approaches and push for speed; comfortable with a move-fast-and-iterate culture.
• Strong communication skills: can explain complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly to non-specialists and negotiate effectively with agencies and contractors.

Nice To Haves

• Background in facilities management or capital development at a growth-stage company.
• Experience managing $100M+ capital portfolios.
• Prior exposure to fast-moving, mission-driven companies.
• Experience scaling facilities teams from 0 to N.
• Prior interaction with DOE, NRC, or similar federal regulators.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the complete capital project lifecycle: permitting strategy, contractor coordination, scheduling, budget management, and execution for current facility modifications and equipment installations.
• Navigate state building, fire, zoning, and environmental codes; manage relationships with local planning departments, building departments, fire, HazMat, and other regulatory bodies.
• Develop and execute the permitting strategy for current and future projects, including radiation facility requirements; coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialized engineers.
• Manage multiple contractors simultaneously; set expectations, track deliverables, escalate and resolve issues; build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Create and maintain project schedules; identify critical path items; communicate timelines to leadership; push back when timelines are infeasible and propose alternatives.
• Coordinate with architects and engineers; evaluate designs and regulatory compliance; escalate technical issues appropriately.
• Hire, train, and manage a capital projects team (permitting coordinators, construction admins, inspectors, etc.) as the portfolio scales.
• Think operationally: find ways to move faster, work in parallel, and secure regulatory buy-in efficiently without getting bogged down in unnecessary process.
• Report directly to the CEO on all major capital initiatives, budget, timeline risks, and decisions.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Relocation assistance for roles that require it.
• Flexible time off. Take what you need, no accrual tracking.
• 2 weeks of paid time off built into the end of each year (subject to team and business needs).
• Supportive leave of absence policies.
• Paid leave for new parents.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed