Senior Facilities Project Manager

Senior Facilities Project ManagerTorrance, California, United StatesNeros is a defense technology company rebuilding America's drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We're hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.What You Will Be DoingAs a Senior Facilities Project Manager at Neros, you will lead the design and construction of facility infrastructure projects supporting manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office operations. You will own projects from initial requirements and scope development through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. You will manage third-party architects, MEP consultants, contractors, specialty vendors, and other external partners while coordinating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, and landlord stakeholders. This role owns project scope, budget, schedule, permitting, vendor coordination, and construction execution. Projects may include manufacturing infrastructure, equipment installations, utility upgrades, cleanrooms, laboratories, HVAC and exhaust projects, electrical upgrades, office and warehouse modifications, and general facility renovations. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, comfortable in the field, and capable of driving multiple projects through ambiguity at startup speed.ResponsibilitiesProject DeliveryOwn facilities projects from initial requirements through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeoutDefine project scope, requirements, deliverables, schedule, budget, and execution strategyManage project cost tracking, forecasting, change management, schedule performance, and project riskCoordinate project sequencing to minimize disruption to manufacturing and facility operationsCommunicate project status, decisions, risks, costs, and operational impacts to internal stakeholdersDesign, Permitting & ApprovalsManage third-party architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, and specialty consultants through design developmentDevelop scopes of work and RFPs and lead design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and value engineeringReview drawings, specifications, calculations, and design packages for alignment with project and stakeholder requirementsOwn permitting strategy and coordinate submissions, comments, inspections, and approvals with Authorities Having JurisdictionPrepare and manage landlord Requests for Alteration and coordinate landlord design reviews, comments, inspections, and approvalsConstruction & CommissioningManage general contractors, subcontractors, equipment installers, and specialty vendors during constructionLead preconstruction meetings, site walks, construction coordination, and progress reviewsReview contractor schedules, submittals, RFIs, proposals, and change-order requestsResolve field issues and coordinate technical decisions between contractors, consultants, Facilities Engineering, and internal stakeholdersMonitor construction quality, schedule, cost, safety, and compliance with design documentsCoordinate startup, commissioning, training, punch-list completion, and turnover to Facilities OperationsBudget, Procurement & Vendor ManagementOwn project budgets and maintain accurate cost forecasts throughout project executionLead or support contractor and consultant bidding, bid leveling, selection, and commercial evaluationCoordinate procurement and long-lead equipment or material requirements with project schedulesManage vendor performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and documentation requirementsReview invoices and change orders against approved scope and project budgetCross-Functional Coordination & CloseoutPartner with Facilities Engineering to ensure projects align with infrastructure strategy, capacity requirements, and engineering standardsPartner with Manufacturing and equipment owners to translate operational and equipment requirements into executable facility projectsCoordinate with EHS, IT, Security, Production, Operations, landlords, and other stakeholders as requiredEnsure project closeout includes permits, inspection records, O&M manuals, warranties, commissioning documentation, final redlines, and as-builtsTurn over completed as-built information to the Facilities Engineer for incorporation into the facility Master Layout and CAD documentationYou Should Have The FollowingBachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field5+ years of experience delivering facilities, construction, infrastructure, or capital projectsExperience independently managing projects through both design and constructionExperience managing architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and specialty vendorsStrong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change ordersExperience owning project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and change managementWorking knowledge of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life-safety, and building systemsExperience with permitting, plan review, inspections, and AHJ coordinationAbility to read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawingsStrong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projectsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfortable working in active manufacturing and construction environmentsNice To HaveExperience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or other industrial facilitiesExperience with cleanrooms, laboratories, hazardous materials, process gases, or controlled environmentsExperience managing projects within leased facilities and coordinating landlord approvals and Requests for AlterationExperience with design-build or fast-track project deliveryFamiliarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar design and construction toolsPMP, EIT, PE, CCM, or similar professional certificationExperience with commissioning and turnover of mechanical or electrical systemsUS Salary Range $136,000 – $190,500 USDThe salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.We're an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.