Capital Projects Lead

Heron Power; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A cutting-edge power electronics company in San Francisco seeks a Capital Projects Leader. You will lead the execution of manufacturing facility projects, ensuring compliance and safety while driving innovative designs. Candidates should have at least 10 years in facilities design, capital projects and a background in large-scale manufacturing environments. This high-visibility role is perfect for those wanting to shape the foundation of next-generation hardware manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in facilities design and construction management.
• Experience overseeing large-scale manufacturing construction projects over $50M.
• Strong knowledge of OSHA standards for construction safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering design scope for utilities systems in facilities.
• Manage and oversee third-party engineering firms during the factory build process.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal codes.

Skills

Facilities design

Project management

Construction management

Safety protocols

Design-build projects

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

BIM

Project scheduling software

Job description

Heron Power is a startup company building cutting-edge power electronics for the 21st-century grid. We aim to debottleneck the growth of electricity generation and consumption with scalable, innovative, and less costly hardware solutions, accelerating the electrification of everything.

Our first focus goal is to build better converters (inverters & rectifiers) to connect large-scale renewables, storage, and loads to the grid. Heron Power’s leadership team is made up of seasoned veterans who have designed and shipped gigawatts of power conversion products over the past decade.

We understand that no one individual knows everything. We will all learn a lot together and from each other. We strive to build a collaborative, enriching environment conducive to personal, technical, and career growth. You can expect to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, driven by first principles engineering, solving difficult problems.

Job Overvie

wAs the Capital Projects Leader at Heron Power, you will own the critical execution of cross‑functional projects at the intersection of manufacturing, operations and infrastructure. You will own the delivery of factory readiness initiatives — from ideation and construction through production ramp — as well as high‑impact special projects at HQ and Factory, including infrastructure upgrades and process improvements. In this role, you will serve as both a hands‑on engineer and a program leader: scoping technical requirements, coordinating contractors and vendors, aligning internal teams, and ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and to specification. You’ll be a critical bridge between design engineering, manufacturing, and operations, ensuring our facilities and processes are ready to support rapid growth. This is a high‑visibility role for an engineer who thrives in dynamic environments, enjoys building from the ground up, and wants to shape the foundation of a next‑generation hardware manufacturing program – where you’ll shape breakthrough technology and build a no‑surprises culture from the ground up.

How You Will Contribu

• htLead the engineering design scope for all facilities and utilities systems (e.g., HVAC, electrical, plumbing, architectural, IT, etc.) for a new manufacturing facilit
• y.Define, review, and approve design specifications, engineering drawings, and scope documents provided by an external design‑build fir
• m.Ensure designs adhere to all relevant local, state, and federal codes and regulations as well as internal company standard

Project & Construction Manageme

• ntServe as the primary technical contact and owner’s representative throughout the factory build process, from conceptual design through final commissionin
• g.Manage and oversee third‑party engineering firms and general contractors, holding them accountable for safety, quality, schedule, and budget performanc
• e.Oversee MEP (mechanical, electrical, and plumbing) construction activities, ensuring installations align with approved designs and quality specification
• s.Proactively identify and mitigate construction risks, design conflicts, schedule delays, and budget overrun
• onDrive the successful design and commissioning of all critical facility and utilities systems to ensure reliable startup and operation on time to support process equipment commissioning activitie
• s.Coordinate with internal engineering and operations teams to translate manufacturing process requirements into robust, scalable facility and utilities design

Permitting & Compliance Adheren

• ceLead and manage the necessary permitting processes with local authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs) to secure approvals for design and construction activitie
• s.Ensure construction activities and final installations are compliant with all applicable environmental, safety, and regulatory requirement

What You Will Br

ingWe are looking for a seasoned engineering professional with a strong track record leading complex factory builds on time, under budget, and with overall technical and safety rigor. You are a well‑rounded subject matter expert in facilities design, project management, and construction management with demonstrated results managing complex factory builds with excellen

Must-Have Requirem

• entsBachelor's degree in an engineering discipline (civil, mechanical, electrical) construction management, or a related fi
• eld.Minimum of 10 years of professional experience in facilities design, capital projects, and construction management, with a focus on manufacturing environme
• nts.Proven experience successfully overseeing large‑scale greenfield and/or brownfield manufacturing construction projects (>$50M preferr
• ed).Demonstrated success managing design‑build projects and working directly with external A/E firms and general contract
• ors.Deep technical knowledge and experience with the design, construction, and commissioning of complex facilities and utilities systems (e.g., HVAC, large‑scale power distribution, industrial process utilities, et
• c.).Extensive experience overseeing MEP construction phases of large industrial or manufacturing facilities, with a track record of achieving exceptional construction safety results and implementing strict quality control standa
• rds.Experience with building information modeling (BIM), 3D coordination for clash detection, and leading constructability revi
• ews.Knowledge of OSHA standards for construction safety and proven ability to enforce rigorous safety protocols on job si
• tes.Familiarity with local and national building codes, permitting processes, and regulatory requireme
• nts.Strong working knowledge of project scheduling software (e.g., Primavera, Microsoft Project, Smartsheet) and an understanding of critical path method (CPM) schedul
• ing.Familiarity with various contracting strategies and their associated risk profiles (e.g., EPC, G

Nice-to-H

• avesExperience in power electronics, electric vehicle, battery storage, or similar manufacturing sect
• ors.PMP or equivalent project management certificat
• ion.Experience with integrated project delivery (IPD) meth
• ods.Experience navigating and securing complex environmental permits (e.g., air emissions permits, water discharge permits) related to manufacturing facilit
• ies.Proven ability to interface with and successfully gain approval from authorities having jurisdiction (AHJs), including fire marshals and city/county planning departme

nts.If you are passionate about technology and enjoy working in a fast‑paced environment, we would love to hear from you. Join us in accelerating the electrification of everything at Heron Power.