Senior Project Manager, Capital Projects

Sila; Moses Lake (WA); On-site; USD 143,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sila, a next-generation battery materials company, is seeking a Project Construction Manager to lead construction activities at their Moses Lake, WA site. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, manage contractor activities, and ensure compliance with safety and budget standards.

The ideal candidate will have at least 10 years of project management experience and a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related field. The position offers a starting salary between $143,000 and $180,000, part of a competitive rewards package.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or construction management.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Prior experience with the full project lifecycle and Process Safety Management covered processes is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site operations on the construction site and ensure all activities meet requirements.
• Manage construction activities to budgets and drive timely task completion.
• Serve as the primary contact for construction contractors and guide them effectively.

Skills

Project planning

Risk management

Communication skills

Contract management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management

Job description

We are Sila, a next-generation battery materials company. Our mission is to power the world’s transition to clean energy. To create this future, our team is building a better lithium-ion battery from the inside out today. We engineer and manufacture ground‑breaking battery materials that significantly increase the energy density of batteries, while reducing their size and weight. The result? Smaller more powerful batteries that can unlock innovation in consumer devices and accelerate the mass adoption of electric cars to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels. We’re tackling one of the biggest challenges of our time every day, and together we’re redefining what’s possible. Are you ready to be a part of a team committed to changing the world?

Who You Are

The Project Construction Manager will lead the execution and build phase of major and minor capital projects at our industrial site. This role is responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day construction activities, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget while maintaining high quality standards. You will serve as a key leader on‑site, guiding contractors and collaborating with internal teams to expand and maintain our manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Site Leadership: Oversee site operations on the construction site, ensuring all activities meet safety, schedule, quality, and budgetary requirements. Provide leadership and accountability to all the support functions for capital project execution operations.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all personnel—including external contractors—comply with company, local, and federal safety and regulatory requirements.
• Budget & Schedule Management: Manage construction activities to authorized budgets and change orders while driving the timely completion of all tasks.
• Contractor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for construction contractors; provide clear direction on priorities, schedules, and coordination to ensure objectives are met.
• Problem Solving: Proactively identify and resolve field issues that could impact safety, quality, or the project timeline.
• Constructability Reviews: Lead and provide input into project designs to reduce on‑site complexity and labor, and improve field productivity and safety. Work with engineering design teams to optimize design for offsite vs onsite scope.
• Project Administration: Support Request for Information (RFI) processes, change order approvals, scope of work documentation, and comprehensive record‑keeping.
• Communication: Facilitate construction standups and report project status and key issues to senior management and project collaborators.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements

• Experience: Minimum of 10 years of experience in project or construction management, with a strong focus on industrial/process industry ground‑up construction.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or Construction Management is highly preferred or commensurate field experience.
• Certification: PMP certification is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Expert in project planning, risk management, contract management, and project execution.
• Soft Skills: Excellent presentation and communication skills, with the ability to interface with all levels of the organization and manage external subcontractors effectively.
• Specialized Experience: Prior experience with the full project lifecycle and Process Safety Management (PSM) covered processes is a significant advantage.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including hardhats, safety glasses, and steel‑toe shoes.
• Ability to operate a computer and office equipment in a fixed location on‑site.

The starting base pay for this role is between $143,000 and $180,000 at the time of posting. The actual base pay depends on many factors, such as education, experience, and skills. Base pay is only one part of Sila’s competitive Total Rewards package that can include benefits, perks and equity. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Working at Sila

We believe that building a diverse team at Sila helps us amplify our individual talents. We are an equal‑opportunity employer and committed to creating an inclusive environment where good ideas are free to come from anyone. We are proud to celebrate diversity and all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, national origin, or any other status protected by law.