Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects

Sila•Alameda, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Sila is a next-generation battery materials company working to advance clean energy through battery materials that increase energy density while reducing battery size and weight. The Senior Project Manager will join the Capital Projects team and lead Front End Engineering Design (FEED) and construction for major capital projects involving large-scale modular construction and strict government-grant compliance. Based in Alameda, California, this role oversees day-to-day construction activities to deliver projects safely, on schedule, within budget, and to high quality standards. The Senior Project Manager directly and indirectly leads project-team roles such as Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Project Coordinators, and coordinates with internal teams and external engineering and construction partners. The position covers project planning, site selection and development, permitting, contracts, FEED and detailed design, documentation, construction, and closeout. It also drives efficient execution through strategies such as modularization, off-site prefabrication, lean construction, and digital project tracking. The role is based in Alameda and requires extensive travel to build sites and modular vendors. Travel is expected to be 25% over the project duration and may increase to 75% during construction and commissioning. The starting base pay range is $172,000–$218,000. The role’s total rewards package may include benefits, perks, and equity.

Requirements

At least 10 years of experience in project or construction management, including ground-up construction projects.
Direct experience managing large-scale projects.
Proven experience supervising and developing internal project teams.
Bachelor’s degree in a science, engineering, or construction management field.
Skills in project planning, contract and budget management, schedule management, risk management, and project execution.
Deep experience with construction documentation, drawings, and specifications.
Extensive Primavera P6 or OPC experience.
Proven communication and meeting-management skills across internal and external teams.
Ability to interface with all organizational levels and manage external subcontractors effectively.
Willingness to travel to and work at build sites for extensive periods.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hardhats, safety glasses, and steel-toe shoes.
Ability to move long distances and remain stationary for extended periods, and to operate a computer and office equipment at a fixed onsite location.

Nice To Haves

Experience with government grant compliance.
Experience in battery plant design and construction.
PMP certification.

Responsibilities

Lead major capital project phases, including planning, site selection and development, permitting, contracts, FEED and detailed design, documentation, construction, and closeout.
Improve project execution efficiency and speed to market by evaluating and deploying strategies such as modularization, off-site prefabrication, lean construction, and digital project tracking.
Direct, manage, and mentor internal project-team personnel, including Project Engineers, Construction Managers, and Project Schedulers; delegate tasks and oversee performance.
Ensure employees and external contractors comply with company, local, and federal safety and regulatory requirements, and maintain adherence to government grant requirements throughout the project lifecycle.
Own project budgets and construction schedules and coordinate with contractors, internal teams, and other stakeholders.
Lead the onsite construction team by setting priorities, schedules, and coordination expectations, including coordination with vendors supplying project modules.
Use standard project management processes, including FEL stages, to manage risk and increase project velocity without sacrificing quality or safety.
Manage change-order requests and approvals, project documentation, scope of work, and records, and support Request for Information (RFI) processes.
Identify and resolve field issues that could affect safety, quality, or project timelines.