Tool Install Project Manager

Doist; Weirton (WV); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Form Energy is seeking a Project Manager to drive the installation of custom manufacturing equipment at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV. You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Construction to bring production lines into operation and support multi-day battery manufacturing initiatives.

Relocation assistance is available and you will report to the Senior Manager of Tool Installation. The role requires strong scheduling, contractor management, and field deployment skills to help scale

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in equipment design, installation and maintenance.
• Experience scheduling, developing scope of work (SOW), and organizing projects.
• Experience in contractor management and in installing custom manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency with standard software (Procore, MaintainX, JIRA) and CAD.
• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assess technical requirements for equipment installation and provide guidance to the installation team.
• Develop and maintain schedules, budgets, spend tracking, and installation manuals.
• Provide regular project status updates to stakeholders and management.
• Support field activities including layout, rigging, electrical and mechanical installation.
• Allocate resources to meet deadlines and coordinate with procurement and contractors.

Skills

Equipment installation

Project scheduling

SOW development

Contractor management

Cross-functional coordination

CAD

Tools

Procore

MaintainX

JIRA

CAD software

Job description

Are you ready to build America’s energy future? Form Energy is an American manufacturing and energy technology company. We’re revolutionizing energy storage with cost-effective, multi-day technology designed to keep the electric grid secure and reliable, even during extended periods of stress. By strengthening the electric system and reimagining what’s possible, we’re giving clean energy a whole new form!

In recent years, Form Energy has earned a number of accolades, including being named by TIME as a “Best Invention”, MIT Technology Review as a “Top Climate Tech Company To Watch”, and Fast Company as “One of the Next Big Things In Tech”. We are making rapid progress on our mission of delivering energy storage for a better world, and our team is growing just as rapidly to meet demand. We have signed contracts with leading electric utilities across the United States and production of our iron-air batteries is underway at our first high-volume manufacturing facility in West Virginia.

Working for Form Energy is more than just a job, it’s a chance to be part of something extraordinary. And now - right as we significantly scale up battery manufacturing - might be the most exciting moment in the company’s history to join. We are assembling a team of highly talented and driven individuals across the country. Driven by our core values of humanity, excellence, and creativity, our team is determined to deliver on our mission and transform the energy landscape for the better.

Feeling energized to make a meaningful impact on the world? Then keep reading - you’ve come to the right place.

Role Description

Form Energy is hiring a Project Manager to drive custom manufacturing equipment and assembly line utility/equipment installations. This role reports to our Senior Manager of Tool Installation. As part of our Form Factory 1 team, you will contribute to bringing our first factory manufacturing lines into production in partnership with Engineering, Operations and Construction teams. This is an exciting opportunity to help shape and be part of the growth of a fast-moving company with breakthrough technology and an incredible mission! Relocation assistance is available.

What you'll do:

• Assess technical requirements for equipment installation, including specifications, drawings, and technical documentation as well as provide technical guidance to the installation team and troubleshoot any technical issues that may arise during the installation process.

• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including schedules, budgets, spend tracking, contractor scope of work, installation manuals, spare parts inventory, and as-built drawings.

• Provide and present regular project status updates to stakeholders and management.

• Support execution of in the field activities that include but are not limited to layout, rigging, electrical, mechanical installation.

• Allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines and objectives.

• Coordinate with procurement teams, contractors and key stakeholders to ensure timely availability of equipment and materials required for installation.

What you'll bring:

• 4+ years of experience in equipment design, installation and maintenance.

• Demonstrated experience in scheduling, developing scope of work (SOW), and organization.

• Demonstrated experience in contractor management, technical trades and custom manufacturing equipment installations.

• Ability to operate within standard computer management softwares (Procore, maintainX, JIRA, etc) as well as CAD.

• Ability to move objects up to 50 pounds.

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
  

Where you'll work:

This role is based at Form Factory 1 in Weirton, WV—an easy commute from the city of Pittsburgh, PA. This 550,000-square-foot facility is our hub for high-volume battery production and a leader in the new era of American energy manufacturing. Relocation assistance is available.

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Humanity is a cornerstone of Form Energy’s culture, and we make sure our compensation and benefits reflect that. Form Energy offers competitive salaries, stock options, and a holistic benefits package to ensure all employees have what they need to thrive while working here.

When it comes to you and your family’s health, we cover 100% of medical, dental, and vision premiums for full‑time employees - and 80% of healthcare premiums for dependents. This starts from day one. We also offer at least 12 weeks of paid leave for new parents (up to 20 weeks for birthing parents), and generous vacation policies to give employees time to recharge when needed.

To build America’s energy future, we need everyone at the table. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply to our open jobs.

If you may require reasonable accommodations to participate in our interview process, please contact [e-mail]. Requests for accommodations will be treated with discretion.

Form Energy is committed to maintaining the privacy of our applicants. Please be aware that we will never solicit sensitive personal information such as Social Security numbers or bank account details during the recruiting or hiring process.