Sr. Powertrain R&D Infrastructure Project Manager

Leading the future in luxury electric and mobility At 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.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee the end-to-end development, from Scoping & Planning, Acquisition, Design, Construction, to integration & acceptance, of specialized capital R&D infrastructure projects. This role is critical to the successful execution of capital projects supporting advanced research, development, and testing of EV powertrain technologies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record managing full capex projects life cycle from start to finish.

 

Key Responsibilities:

1. Project Acquisition and Planning:
   • Collaborate w/Corp Facilities to support the acquisition process for new EV automotive R&D facilities, including site selection, feasibility studies, and due diligence
   • Collaborate w/Corp Facilities to support the permitting process, ensuring compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations, including environmental assessments, zoning laws, and specialized industrial permitting
   • Develop detailed project scopes, budgets, and timelines, ensuring alignment with strategic business goals and the technical requirements of EV automotive research
   • Collaborate with internal R&D teams, engineers, and product developers to define the specific requirements for the facility for EV component testing (cleanliness/filtration, pressure, humidity, exhaust, other utilities, etc.)
   • Collaborate with supply chain for project sourcing and ensure best vendors, general contractors and A&E firms are selected for the project
2. Design Management:
   • Collaborate with internal R&D teams and engineers to support the design process for high-tech, specialized EV powertrain facilities (e.g., dynamometer labs, powertrain labs, environmental simulation chambers)
   • Collaborate with architects, engineers, and consultants to ensure designs meet the specific needs of EV automotive research, with a focus on powertrain and battery development
   • Ensure that facility designs comply with the latest safety standards, industry regulations, and sustainability initiatives
   • Conduct facility design reviews with key R&D stakeholders to ensure the facility infrastructure supports both current and future research needs in EV development
3. Construction Oversight:
   • Collaborate w/Corp Facilities to support the construction management process, overseeing all activities related to the construction of EV powertrain R&D facilities, ensuring that specialized infrastructure is installed accurately
   • Ensure contractors and subcontractors maintain project schedules, budgets, and quality standards
   • Verify all Subcontractor and Vendor quotes for accuracy, competitiveness, and re-quote, if required
   • Ensure the construction of climate-controlled environments and high-voltage safety systems is done to precise technical specifications
4. End to End Project Management:
   • Serve as the primary liaison between internal teams  (e.g., automotive engineers, product developers, R&D teams, procurement, finance and Supply chain) and external consultants, contractors, and regulatory bodies
   • Provide regular project updates, presentations, and reports to senior management, highlighting progress, milestones, and any project risks or deviations for the entire cycle of the project implementation
   • Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to ensure the facility design and construction meet the needs of different business owners of the projects and utilized according to Facility plans
   • Collaborate with Purchasing to prepare and issue purchase orders, oversee storage for material purchases, specify delivery locations, and manage long lead time items
5. Risk Management and Compliance:
   • Identify and manage project risks related to budget