Ascend Elements is revolutionizing the production of lithium-ion battery materials by establishing a clean and sustainable supply chain using recycled feedstock. Its patented Hydro-to-Cathode™ technology directly synthesizes new cathode materials from spent lithium-ion cells more efficiently than traditional methods, resulting in reduced cost, improved performance, and lowered GHG emissions. The results are lower cost, better performance batteries with fewer discarded in landfill, a cleaner manufacturing process, and a truly sustainable closed-loop circular battery economy. Ascend Elements is taking the lithium-ion battery industry to a higher level.

We are currently hiring a Director of Construction! You will be responsible for managing multiple construction projects globally and locally.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Provide construction management duties for multiple new facilities, relocations, expansions and special projects per year, and assist the Engineering group in assessing new site feasibility
• Accountable for design, budgeting, construction of facilities, expansions, and special projects
• Retain and instruct architects, experts, engineers and general contractors
• Prepare basic equipment plans and oversee architect in preparing construction documents
• Review construction documents for accuracy and coordinate with project partners
• Coordinate designs and scopes of work with operations and obtain internal approvals
• Supervise application process for all permits and approvals
• Coordinate landlord and landlord general contractor in construction of lease required items being performed for/on Ascend Elements
• Establish construction timetables and communicate with appropriate parties
• Compose budgets for all new facilities, expansion and special projects
• Obtain, negotiate, and accept construction bids and drive the entire build-out process
• Visit job sites on an as needed basis during construction to ensure on time completion, budget cost control, accuracy and quality of work
• Coordinate handover to operations and rectification of punch list items
• Accountable for on-time, accurate and cost-conscious completion of other construction-related projects such as parking lot reconfiguration and refrigeration replacements
• Review, authorize, and submit payments from contractors
• Track costs for projects and provide regular status and financial reports
• Ensure construction-related lease requirements and deadlines are met
• Manage projects utilizing company's project management platform

Qualifications and Other Skills:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or Building Construction Management
• 15 + Years of experience in construction management combined with some real estate development experience preferred.
• Familiarity with National Building and Fire and Accessibility Codes
• Familiarity with leases and lease terminology
• Technical and project management experience
• Comprehensive Project and Construction Management skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Technical and project management experience in development, construction, engineering and design oversight.
• Experienced in technical writing of deliverables including work plans, schedules, summary reports and project correspondence as required.
• Must exhibit strong project management and leadership skills.
• Experience with and proficient in MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint), Procore, PDF software, and scheduling software.
• The ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Demonstrate proven oral and written communication skills.
• Must possess a strong detail-oriented work style and an accommodating and proactive attitude.
• Strong financial controls in project budgeting, budget management, and job cost tracking

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Ascend Elements is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.