Sr. Manager, Project Controls & Business Operations

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobilityAt Lucid, we set out to introduce the most captivating, luxury electric vehicles that elevate the human experience and transcend the perceived limitations of space, performance, and intelligence. Vehicles that are intuitive, liberating, and designed for the future of mobility. We plan to lead in this new era of luxury electric by returning to the fundamentals of great design – where every decision we make is in service of the individual and environment. Because when you are no longer bound by convention, you are free to define your own experience. Come work alongside some of the most accomplished minds in the industry. Beyond providing competitive salaries, we’re providing a community for innovators who want to make an immediate and significant impact. If you are driven to create a better, more sustainable future, then this is the right place for you.
As Sr. Manager, Project Controls & Business Operations, you will head several business-critical areas that are core to the effective performance of the Facilities department, including but not limited:
· Cost Control· Planning and Scheduling· Contract Administration· Risk Analysis· Support Capital Planning· Operational management Process improvement,· Tools and procedures· Governance Communications· Preconstruction activities of major capital projects· Post Completion of project performance assessments of major projects
The purpose of the Facilities team is to optimize build that is sustainable for Lucid Motors. The team is responsible for the project engineering functions of capital projects and lifecycle projects. The portfolio consists of 50-60 active projects. This position reports directly to the Director of Project Engineering. The PCM will be accountable for partnering with the multiple user groups to develop long term multi-year strategies that will feed into Lucid Motors’ ways of working and also into our capital plan. This will include establishing annual goals for the department and associated governance. Processes, tools, and procedures are a key enabler for project delivery. The PCM will partner with facilities and user functions to lead continuous process improvement for requirements gathering and communication with the end users. This will include the long-range goals and strategy for the appropriate use of the Engineering Manual. This position will lead or support key department administration, operational and financial activities for an overall organization of approximately 60 staff.

You Will:

• Contribute to building and maintaining a strong Project Engineering Team through collaboration, cooperation and effective communications
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with Group Leaders, Project Managers, Vendors for Design, Engineering, Construction, Commissioning, and Project Controls services
• Provide leadership by example and a demonstrated understanding and knowledge of project management methodology, tools and practices
• Responsible for developing and maintaining project delivery processes, tools, and procedures, combined with a drive for simplicity and transparency
• Establish the long-range goals and strategy for the appropriate use of the Engineering Manual within Project Engineering group
• Partner with Facilities Governance to establish a strategy to ensure compliance with required processes/procedures across the portfolio of all projects
• Create a multi-year strategy for continuous process improvement with project engineering processes, tools, and procedures
• Drive for measurable improvements and simplification of processes/procedures be engaging industry standard continuous improvement methodologies
• Provide leadership for the creation and maintenance of required training associated with project processes/procedures
• Build and develop a network within Lucid Motors to enhance knowledge of processes/procedures being utilized at other sites/functions
• Benchmark with industry experts on enterprise practices within other Facilities organizations to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and innovation
• Partner with Lucid’s internal Communications group to develop key communications associated with Facilities projects and programs
• Participate in project controls functions as required – Cost Control Planning and Scheduling, Estimation and Quantity Take offs from drawings, Delay and Quantum claims support and reporting
• Facilitate multiple meetings including: Facilities Leadership Team, Large Cap project communication meetings, risk workshops, project design review workshops, capital planning meetings, etc.

You Bring:

• BA/BS required in relevant technical field (Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering – Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical
• MS or MBA would be preferred
• Supervisory