TI Construction Manager

TI Construction Manager –
Panasonic Energy Corporation of North America

Do you want to join a team that’s changing the world? Do you have a strong background as a TI Construction Manager? Then we’re looking for you! Put your skills to meaningful use, gain unique experience, and work with world‑class team members with diverse backgrounds and expertise who share the same vision. Join the PECNA team today!

Join us at Panasonic Energy as we expand to De Soto, Kansas, where we’re building the world’s largest lithium‑ion battery factory. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career while contributing to the future of electric vehicles. You’ll help push the limits of battery technology, enhancing performance and efficiency in sustainable transportation.

• Act as the primary point of contact for manufacturing space readiness with Factory EPC, Facilities, and Commissioning teams.
• Develop and oversee site logistics and project plans including system sequencing, laydown areas, crane operations, and tool move‑in strategies.
• Coordinate and manage tool rigging and millwright services when not provided by vendors.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing and Design teams for design development and tool vendor integration.
• Review design documentation for constructability and validate tool utility connections and room requirements.
• Prepare and verify biddable work packages (RFPs) in coordination with local Procurement teams.
• Review contractor bids for technical capacity, cost, and schedule alignment.
• Support Estimating and Engineering teams with funding requests and project scope changes.
• Communicate effectively with internal teams, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety regulations and construction standards.
• Wear required PPE, including a full Tyvek suit, safety shoes, gloves, safety glasses, face mask, and a full hazmat suit that includes a respirator. A respirator fit test will be required based on functional area.

• Required:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or related field.
• Preferred:
  Master’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience managing or supporting large‑scale industrial construction projects (e.g., Manufacturing, Oil & Gas, Semiconductors, or similar high‑tech sectors).
• Proficient in interpreting construction drawings and coordinating scopes, schedules, and budgets.
• In‑depth knowledge of MEP systems, specialty gases, and applicable building codes and life‑safety standards.
• Familiar with permitting processes and construction safety regulations.
• Proven ability to lead cross‑functional teams through all phases of project execution, from design through commissioning.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with engineers, contractors, and commissioning teams.
• Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple fast‑paced projects with high attention to detail and organizational efficiency.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing principles and their application to facility and tool installation planning.

• 10+ years of experience in industrial construction within high‑tech environments such as lithium‑ion battery manufacturing, semiconductors, data centers, or pharmaceuticals.
• Advanced understanding of cleanroom construction, tool install logistics, and utility interconnects.
• Experience managing full project life cycles including scope development, contractor oversight, and closeout documentation.
• Proficiency in lean construction practices and application of Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Formal training or certification in project management.
• Prior involvement in commissioning, factory startup, or manufacturing ramp‑up phases.
• Familiarity with integrated project delivery (IPD) or collaborative delivery models.
• Experience with digital construction tools (e.g., BIM, Procore, Navisworks) for project coordination and clash detection.
• Alignment to Panasonic’s seven (7) core principles (contribution to society, fairness and honesty, cooperation and team spirit, untiring effort for improvement, courtesy and humility,…