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About the Role

We are looking for a Senior Site & Plant Manager to own the full lifecycle of a demonstration-scale industrial facility in the Cleveland, Ohio area — from breaking ground through long-term operations. This is a two-phase role: first, you'll take an engineering package and turn it into a functioning facility, managing trades, vendors, and the build schedule on the ground every day. Then, once commissioned, you'll run it — hiring and leading the operating crew, executing demonstration runs, and keeping the line moving. You'll report directly to the Director of Plant Development and serve as the company's most senior on-site presence from day one. This is a full-time, on-site role for someone who has done this before and wants to own it end to end.

Facility Build-Out and Site Execution

  • Own on-site execution of the demonstration facility setup from early construction through readiness for commissioning
  • Coordinate daily activities across EPCs, contractors, and vendors
  • Track construction progress, schedules, and deliverables against plan
  • Resolve field issues in real time and escalate when needed

Vendor, EPC, and Contractor Management

  • Serve as the company's on-site representative with EPCs, civil contractors, equipment vendors, and inspectors
  • Coordinate installation of process equipment, utilities, foundations, and supporting infrastructure
  • Manage equipment deliveries, site logistics, and contractor sequencing
  • Review contractor work for quality, completeness, and alignment with design intent

Operations and Day-to-Day Facility Management

  • Own day-to-day operations of the demonstration facility once commissioned
  • Manage routine operation of process equipment, utilities, and supporting systems
  • Coordinate with engineering and technical teams to execute demonstrations and pilot runs
  • Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve operational issues as they arise
  • Track operational performance, uptime, and readiness

Safety, Compliance, and Site Management

  • Own on-site safety across both construction and operations phases
  • Enforce PPE use, safe work practices, and permit requirements
  • Coordinate inspections, permits, and regulatory compliance
  • Maintain an organized, safe, and professional site

Commissioning and Transition to Scale

  • Support commissioning, startup, and punch-list closeout
  • Ensure documentation, SOPs, and as-builts are completed and handed off
  • Capture operational learnings to inform future facilities and scale-up

Qualifications

  • Prior experience managing industrial or pilot-scale facility build-out and on-site execution
  • Experience transitioning facilities from construction into operations
  • Strong background coordinating EPCs, contractors, and equipment vendors
  • Hands-on experience with industrial or pilot plant operations
  • Ability to make real-time decisions across construction and operational contexts
  • Strong communication skills and comfort working cross-functionally
  • Willingness to be on site full-time in Ohio

Preferred / Bonus

  • Background in chemical, mineral processing, or heavy industrial operations
  • Experience with commissioning and early-stage operations
  • OSHA safety training or equivalent