Head of Infrastructure
- Compensation
- $160K–$250K / yr
- Location
- San Leandro, California
- Work setup
- Onsite
- Seniority
- C level
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- A demonstrated track record of shipping large-scale first-of-a-kind (FOAK) capital projects at high-velocity companies — we care more about the scope and pace of what you've built than how many years
- Demonstrated experience managing complex permitting in relevant jurisdictions; strong understanding of building codes, fire codes, zoning, and environmental regulations.
- Track record managing multiple contractors and vendors simultaneously; ability to set expectations and drive accountability.
- Solid understanding of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; ability to read and evaluate technical designs.
- Comfort with ambiguity and changing scope; ability to make decisions with incomplete information and adjust course.
- Entrepreneurial mindset: willing to challenge conventional approaches and push for speed; comfortable with a move-fast-and-iterate culture.
- Strong communication skills: can explain complex regulatory and technical concepts clearly to non-specialists and negotiate effectively with agencies and contractors.
Nice to have
- Background in facilities management or capital development at a growth-stage company.
- Experience managing $100M+ capital portfolios.
- Prior exposure to fast-moving, mission-driven companies.
- Experience scaling facilities teams from 0 to N.
- Prior interaction with DOE, NRC, or similar federal regulators.
Full description
About Fuse
We are building one of the most potentially consequential companies of the century. Our mission is to accelerate the world's transition to fusion energy while safeguarding humankind. This is not a normal company. This is not a normal job. We are committed for the long term to win.
About the Role
You'll report directly to the CEO and take full responsibility for Fuse's capital development function: permitting, contractors, schedules, regulatory navigation, and facility execution. Think like a builder, not a bureaucrat. The immediate job is to finish our flagship facility and support machinery installations as new systems come online and help with the ABQ radiation testing facility. Then the scope gets bigger: greenfield development at a scale Fuse has not attempted before. Turn regulatory complexity into a roadmap and find the fastest compliant path forward.
What We Value
- Obsess about the details — sloppy work costs us later, so do it right the first time.
- Care — pick up the trash. Do things no one asks you to do. Go the extra mile because you care.
- Act with urgency — every hour matters more than it feels like it does.
- Be responsible for the outcome, not just the task; if it is not working, it remains your problem until it is fixed.
- Assume good intent — disagree openly, then commit fully once a call is made.
Core Responsibilities
- Take responsibility for the complete capital project lifecycle: permitting strategy, contractor coordination, scheduling, budget management, and execution for current facility modifications and equipment installations.
- Navigate state building, fire, zoning, and environmental codes; manage relationships with local planning departments, building departments, fire, HazMat, and other regulatory bodies.
- Develop and execute the permitting strategy for current and future projects, including radiation facility requirements; coordinate with structural, MEP, and specialized engineers.
- Manage multiple contractors simultaneously; set expectations, track deliverables, escalate and resolve issues; build and maintain vendor relationships.
- Create and maintain project schedules; identify critical path items; communicate timelines to leadership; push back when timelines are infeasible and propose alternatives.
- Coordinate with architects and engineers; evaluate designs and regulatory compliance; escalate technical issues appropriately.
- Hire, train, and manage a capital projects team (permitting coordinators, construction admins, inspectors, etc.) as the portfolio scales.
- Think operationally: find ways to move faster, work in parallel, and secure regulatory buy-in efficiently without getting bogged down in unnecessary process.