Senior Facilities Project Manager

Who we are
Neros is a defense technology company rebuilding America’s drone industrial base. We design and manufacture high-performance unmanned systems that are tested in combat, iterated at startup speed, and built at massive scale. Our team culture is fast, hands-on, and obsessed with closing the gap between design and deployment.
As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems the West needs to compete on the modern battlefield and deter the adversaries of democracy. We’re hiring engineers, operators, and builders who want to move fast, take on extreme ownership, and get capability into the hands of warfighters in months, not years.
What you will be doing
As a Senior Facilities Project Manager at Neros, you will lead the design and construction of facility infrastructure projects supporting manufacturing, engineering, laboratory, and office operations. You will own projects from initial requirements and scope development through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout. You will manage third-party architects, MEP consultants, contractors, specialty vendors, and other external partners while coordinating closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, EHS, IT, Security, and landlord stakeholders. This role owns project scope, budget, schedule, permitting, vendor coordination, and construction execution. Projects may include manufacturing infrastructure, equipment installations, utility upgrades, cleanrooms, laboratories, HVAC and exhaust projects, electrical upgrades, office and warehouse modifications, and general facility renovations. The ideal candidate is technically strong, highly organized, comfortable in the field, and capable of driving multiple projects through ambiguity at startup speed.

Responsibilities

Project Delivery

Own facilities projects from initial requirements through design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and closeout
Define project scope, requirements, deliverables, schedule, budget, and execution strategy
Manage project cost tracking, forecasting, change management, schedule performance, and project risk
Coordinate project sequencing to minimize disruption to manufacturing and facility operations
Communicate project status, decisions, risks, costs, and operational impacts to internal stakeholders

Design, Permitting & Approvals

Manage third-party architects, MEP engineers, structural engineers, and specialty consultants through design development
Develop scopes of work and RFPs and lead design reviews, interdisciplinary coordination, constructability reviews, and value engineering
Review drawings, specifications, calculations, and design packages for alignment with project and stakeholder requirements
Own permitting strategy and coordinate submissions, comments, inspections, and approvals with Authorities Having Jurisdiction
Prepare and manage landlord Requests for Alteration and coordinate landlord design reviews, comments, inspections, and approvals

Construction & Commissioning

Manage general contractors, subcontractors, equipment installers, and specialty vendors during construction
Lead preconstruction meetings, site walks, construction coordination, and progress reviews
Review contractor schedules, submittals, RFIs, proposals, and change-order requests
Resolve field issues and coordinate technical decisions between contractors, consultants, Facilities Engineering, and internal stakeholders
Monitor construction quality, schedule, cost, safety, and compliance with design documents
Coordinate startup, commissioning, training, punch-list completion, and turnover to Facilities Operations

Budget, Procurement & Vendor Management

Own project budgets and maintain accurate cost forecasts throughout project execution
Lead or support contractor and consultant bidding, bid leveling, selection, and commercial evaluation
Coordinate procurement and long-lead equipment or material requirements with project schedules
Manage vendor performance against scope, schedule, cost, quality, and documentation requirements
Review invoices and change orders against approved scope and project budget

Cross-Functional Coordination & Closeout

Partner with Facilities Engineering to ensure projects align with infrastructure strategy, capacity requirements, and engineering standards
Partner with Manufacturing and equipment owners to translate operational and equipment requirements into executable facility projects
Coordinate with EHS, IT, Security, Production, Operations, landlords, and other stakeholders as required
Ensure project closeout includes permits, inspection records, O&M manuals, warranties, commissioning documentation, final redlines, and as-builts
Turn over completed as-built information to the Facilities Engineer for incorporation into the facility Master Layout and CAD documentation

You should have the following

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
5+ years of experience delivering facilities, construction, infrastructure, or capital projects
Experience independently managing projects through both design and construction
Experience managing architects, MEP consultants, contractors, and specialty vendors
Strong understanding of construction drawings, specifications, submittals, RFIs, and change orders
Experience owning project budgets, schedules, cost forecasts, and change management
Working knowledge of commercial and industrial mechanical, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, fire/life-safety, and building systems
Experience with permitting, plan review, inspections, and AHJ coordination
Ability to read architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing drawings
Strong organizational and project-management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfortable working in active manufacturing and construction environments

Nice to have

Experience in aerospace, defense, advanced manufacturing, semiconductor, automotive, or other industrial facilities
Experience with cleanrooms, laboratories, hazardous materials, process gases, or controlled environments
Experience managing projects within leased facilities and coordinating landlord approvals and Requests for Alteration
Experience with design-build or fast-track project delivery
Familiarity with AutoCAD, Revit, Bluebeam, or similar design and construction tools
PMP, EIT, PE, CCM, or similar professional certification
Experience with commissioning and turnover of mechanical or electrical systems

US Salary Range
$136,000 – $190,500 USD
The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a wide range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations. Highly competitive equity grants are considered part of Neros' total compensation package.
We’re an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applicants without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.