Program Element Lead - Site and Structures (Fusion Energy)

Location: Full-time, on-site in Denver, Colorado, United States

Salary: $200,000–$240,000 per year

Company

hirify.global develops inertial fusion energy systems and laser architecture to deploy fusion power plants and support global decarbonization.

What you will do

• Lead end-to-end development and delivery of facilities and site infrastructure for the Vulcan laser system and Athena fusion energy pilot plant.
• Manage integrated schedules across engineering design, permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and transition to operations.
• Own project budgets, forecasts, cost baselines, and change control with Finance and Program Planning & Controls.
• Develop RFPs, select and manage A/E firms, construction managers, EPC contractors, and major facility vendors.
• Coordinate engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, utility, and site-readiness activities while resolving risks and cross-functional conflicts.
• Drive permitting, utility coordination, compliance, and integration of specialized technical systems into the facility.

Requirements

• 12+ years of experience managing complex facility development, capital construction, or infrastructure projects in energy, aerospace, semiconductor, or similarly technical environments.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or a related field.
• Experience managing capital projects valued above $300 million from concept through commissioning.
• Experience as an owner’s representative managing A/E, EPC, or major construction contractors.
• Strong knowledge of construction sequencing, contractor management, cost control, risk allocation, and capital delivery strategies.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident, or lawfully admitted refugee or asylee.

Nice to have

• Experience with regulated environments, environmental review, utility interconnection, or nuclear-adjacent licensing.
• Experience coordinating large utility loads and site infrastructure upgrades.
• Experience integrating high-voltage, vacuum, radiation-shielded, or process-intensive systems into large facility builds.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance and short- and long-term disability coverage.
• Paid parental leave, paid sick time, 13 company-paid holidays, and an annual paid company shutdown.
• Flexible paid time off with an annual time-off approach.
• 401(k) with a company match of up to 6% and eligible equity participation.