Senior Manager Capital Projects

at Hermeus

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Compensation

$144k–$190k USD

Type

full time

Posted

1 months ago

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$128k—$180k—$236k

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Posted $190k · in the market band

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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.

About the role:

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 coordination and change control

Ensure seamless handoff to Facilities and Workplace Operations teams

Provide clear and consistent reporting to leadership
Onsite presence required at Los Angeles-based facilities; occasional travel to other locations may be necessary.

Requirements:

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

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

Benefits:

100% employer-paid health card
401k & Retirement Plans
Weekly Paid Office Lunches
End of Year Bonuses
Fully stocked breakrooms
Stock Options
Paid Parental Leave
Unlimited PTO (exempt) and generous accrued PTO (non-exempt), plus 12
federal holidays off
Pet Insurance

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.

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