Manager Of Facilities Engineering, Operations And Construction

Gotion is seeking a Manager of Facilities Engineering, Operations and Construction to become part of our Facilities Engineering team in Michigan. Our US based battery facilities are the foundation of our rapidly growing infrastructure. The establishment of new regions in the US, Europe, and Asia are important next steps in the evolution of Gotion’s infrastructure expansion. The role will perform technical work as an Individual Contributor in support of greenfield new battery manufacturing sites and multiple regions under construction. The ideal candidate will be a technical expert in the field of Facilities Engineering, operations, and Construction, preferably with experience in the design, construction, commissioning, and/or operation of battery manufacturing facilities. They will also be able to drive global standardization initiatives, streamline existing technical processes, and function in a highly collaborative, cross-functional environment.

Facilities Engineering, Manager of Facilities Engineering, Operations and Construction Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement new engineering standards & best practices.
• Lead construction projects for the Facilities Engineering team, including working cross-functionally with design teams, construction, field operations, and vendors.
• Lead design / construction activities through all phases of concept, design, execution, punch list.
• Project oversight for construction budget and actual spending, construction execution and final turnover.
• Design: Review regional specific requirements and impact on facility infrastructure systems. Review battery plant design, schedule and Construction drawings.
• Construction Document Review & Coordination: Understands that the accuracy and completeness of the construction documents is directly tied to the success of the project and is willing to provide detailed reviews, lead review sessions, and coordinate the resolution of review comments with all team members. Ultimately, this position is expected to know the documents “inside and out”.
• Construction: review submittals, RFIs, and turnover documentation. Provide technical support for construction issues.
• Commissioning: Review battery manufacturing commissioning scripts to ensure they accurately test all modes of operations. Witness key commissioning tests.
• Perform readiness review of new build projects to inform overall building acceptance.
• Travel to different sites in support of pre-engineering, implementation, startup testing, and commissioning activities.
• Approximately 20% travel.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field.
• 8+ years professional experience in mission critical facility design, construction, or operations.
• Proven communication, presentation, and reporting skills. English language skills are essential.
• Working knowledge of construction administration processes, including contracts, budgets, construction documents, change orders, schedules, RFIs, submittals, and material procurement process.
• Experience with manufacturing facility planning, construction, turnover, equipment installation, and startup process.
• Knowledge of industry standards, building codes and safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience or training in lean construction methods.
• Cross-discipline knowledge of facility infrastructure systems, such as building structural, safety, mechanical system, electrical power distribution, PLC control systems, and fire protection.
• Experience in leading and teaming up to deliver results in a cross-functional organization across multiple tasks.
• Experience in developing and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives and processes within an organization.
• PMP certification or on track to obtain it in the future.
• Experience or training in change management.
• Familiarity with clean room specific technologies and operation.