Senior Manager Capital Projects

jobs.frontdoordefense.com - Jobboard; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 144,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid health care

401k & Retirement Plans

Unlimited PTO

Weekly Paid Office Lunches

End of Year Bonuses

Fully stocked breakrooms

Stock Options

Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

Hermeus, located in Los Angeles, is looking for a Senior Manager or Head of Capital Projects to oversee the planning and execution of complex capital projects. The role involves managing budgets, project timelines, and external vendors to deliver projects on time and within budget. Candidates should have 8–12+ years of relevant experience in construction management or architectural engineering. The compensation ranges from $144,000 to $190,000 annually, with benefits including unlimited PTO, health care, and stock options.

Qualifications

• 8–12+ years of experience in architectural engineering, capital projects, construction management, or real estate development.
• Experience delivering industrial, manufacturing, or technical facility projects.
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and permitting.

Responsibilities

• Lead project scoping with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, budgets, and timelines.
• Manage architects, engineers, and consultants from concept through construction documents.
• Drive permitting, code compliance, and regulatory approvals.
• Select, contract, and manage general contractors and vendors.

Skills

Project management

Construction processes

Budget management

Vendor management

Education

8–12+ years of experience in architectural engineering or construction management

Job description

Hermeus is a venture-backed defense aviation company reclaiming the lost art of rapid iterative prototyping to build the fastest aircraft in the world today. By prioritizing relentless hardware iteration, we deliver high-speed systems at the pace of the modern battlefield. We work with the Department of War to provide the high-speed capabilities our nation and its allies need to maintain a durable, asymmetric advantage.

As the Senior Manager or Head of Capital Projects, you will lead the planning and execution of complex capital projects, overseeing the full lifecycle from initial scoping through construction and final handoff. You will partner with cross-functional stakeholders to define project requirements, budgets, and timelines, while managing architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors to ensure projects are delivered on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role is responsible for driving permitting and regulatory compliance, maintaining detailed project schedules and financial tracking in collaboration with Procurement and Finance, and proactively managing risks, changes, and contractor performance. You will serve as a key liaison between leadership and project teams, providing clear reporting and ensuring all projects transition seamlessly to Facilities and Workplace Operations upon completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead project scoping with cross-functional stakeholders to define requirements, budgets, and timelines
• Manage architects, engineers, and consultants from concept through construction documents
• Drive permitting, code compliance, and regulatory approvals
• Select, contract, and manage general contractors and vendors
• Oversee construction execution, ensuring schedule, budget, and quality targets are met
• Track project budgets, forecasts, and spend in partnership with Procurement and Finance
• Develop and manage detailed project schedules and milestones
• Manage contractor performance, supplier coordinationandchange control
• Ensure seamless handoff to Facilities and Workplace Operations teams
• Provide clear and consistent reporting to leadership

Minimum Requirements

• 8–12+ years of experience inarchitectural engineering,capital projects, construction management, or real estate development
• Experience delivering industrial, manufacturing, or technical facility projects
• Strong knowledge of construction processes, building systems, and permitting
• Proven ability to manage budgets, timelines, and multiple concurrent projects
• Experience managing external vendors (architects, engineers, contractors)

Preferred Skills and Experience

• Experience in high-growth or startup environments
• Background in aerospace, advanced manufacturing, or hardware companies
• PMP, LEED, or similar certifications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 lbs as required for inspections or maintenance oversight.
• Comfortable working occasionally at heights, in confined spaces, or around active aerospace test equipment.
• Onsite presence required at Los Angeles-based facilities; occasional travel to other locations may be necessary.

$144,000 - $190,000 a year

The salary information provided is a general guideline only. Hermeus takes various factors into account, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's professional background, education and training, essential skills, and market and business considerations, when presenting a job offer.

Salary is only one part of our total compensation and benefits package. Hermeus offers competitive salary and equity, unlimited PTO policy, paid parental leave, potential for year-end bonuses, and more!

• 100% employer-paid health care
• 401k & Retirement Plans
• Unlimited PTO
• Weekly Paid Office Lunches
• End of Year Bonuses
• Fully stocked breakrooms
• Stock Options
• Paid Parental Leave

U.S. EXPORT CONTROL COMPLIANCE STATUS

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a “U.S. person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. US persons include U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Hermeus is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions at Hermeus are based solely on merit, competence, and qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other legally protected status.