Head of Manufacturing Infrastructure
Core
Own the full lifecycle of site acquisition, permitting, design, and construction for factories, test sites, and future campuses for a vertically-integrated aviation and energy company.
Role type
Head of Manufacturing Infrastructure (Physical Infrastructure)
Builds
Engine and airplane Superfactories, test sites, and utility infrastructure (substations, power, water, data)
Domain
Aerospace manufacturing / Heavy industrial construction
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Large-scale physical infrastructure build-out, site strategy definition, general contractor and subcontractor management, utility strategy, regulatory and permitting navigation, capital allocation, vertical integration strategy
Preferred skills
Greenfield construction experience, navigating local politics, high-output team leadership, aggressive timeline execution
Technologies
Construction management tools, utility systems design
Responsibilities
Own the full lifecycle of site acquisition, permitting, design, and construction; Define site strategy and drive alignment with program leadership; Manage GCs, subcontractors, and construction vendors; Own utility strategy including power substations and natural gas; Navigate local politics, permitting, and regulatory relationships; Structure incentives for contractors; Lead and develop a flat, high-output team
