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Vice President Supply Chain

Energy America
Houston, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 11/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/28/2026

Below is the revised and final Job Description for Vice President, Facilities & Construction (Texas)—now fully aligned with Centauri Renewable Corporation governance, while Energy America (EA) remains the manufacturing division operating under Centauri.


This structure reflects:

• Centauri = Parent company, NASA-aligned, R&D, oversight, governance

• Energy America = Manufacturing division operating the facility

• Ganymede Utilities = EPC / infrastructure partner

• EA Solar = Distribution & market channel

• Centauri Labs = R&D NASA IP integration

• Centauri Governance = Board oversight, compliance, risk, and federal alignment


This JD is now optimized for board review, NASA visibility, federal compliance, and Texas execution.



CENTAURI RENEWABLE CORPORATION


Parent Governance for Energy America Manufacturing Division


JOB DESCRIPTION – VICE PRESIDENT, FACILITIES & CONSTRUCTION (TEXAS GIGAFACTORY)


Primary Location: Texas

Reports To: Centauri Governance & Executive Leadership Team

Operational Alignment: Energy America Manufacturing • Ganymede Utilities (EPC) • Centauri Labs (R&D) • EA Solar (Distribution)

Classification: Executive Leadership – Full Time

Scope: 5GW → 10GW solar BESS manufacturing campus and Centauri technology integration



1. ROLE SUMMARY


The Vice President of Facilities & Construction is responsible for the complete physical development of Centauri’s Texas-based Energy America 10GW advanced manufacturing campus.


This executive ensures the megafactory is:

• Designed

• Permitted

• Constructed

• Commissioned

• Federal-compliant

• IP-secured (NASA licensing & Centauri R&D requirements)

• Ready for EA’s full-scale manufacturing operations


The VP operates under Centauri’s governance framework, ensuring federal oversight readiness, NASA compliance, infrastructure security, FEOC-free development, and alignment with long-term Centauri strategy.



2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES


A. Centauri Governance Alignment

• Ensure all facilities and construction activities follow Centauri’s governance, federal alignment, and NASA visibility protocols.

• Comply with governance directives for:

• IP protection

• NASA technology facility requirements

• TRL advancement infrastructure

• Federal/state compliance

• FEOC-free development rules


B. Master Planning & Site Development

• Lead Texas gigafactory master planning in accordance with Centauri’s long-term strategic roadmap.

• Oversee geotech, land surveys, environmental reviews, civil design, zoning, and environmental impact assessments.

• Secure all required approvals under Centauri governance (board visibility, federal transparency).


C. Facility & Infrastructure Design

• Direct design for EA’s solar cell lines, module manufacturing halls, BESS assembly centers, R&D labs, and critical infrastructure.

• Ensure facility design meets Centauri’s NASA-aligned requirements for:

• TRL 6→9 progression

• Cleanroom readiness

• IP-secured operational zones

• High-reliability testing environments


D. EPC Delivery (Ganymede Utilities Coordination)

• Serve as Centauri’s executive lead to manage EPC performance.

• Oversee Ganymede Utilities and any third-party construction partners.

• Govern contracting, RFP processes, and multi-phase construction execution.


E. Utilities & Critical Systems


Deliver end-to-end utilities for the gigafactory:

• 400–800MW power

• Substation infrastructure

• Cooling, HVAC, nitrogen, compressed air

• Fire systems and emergency backup

• Water, sewer, wastewater

• Data center-grade electrical reliability for Centauri R&D systems


Ensure systems meet Centauri’s federal-compliance and NASA-technology requirements.


F. Regulatory & Compliance Oversight

• Lead Texas state permitting, environmental approvals, and industrial construction compliance.

• Ensure all infrastructure is FEOC-free and compatible with federal funding (45X, 48C, LPO, EXIM).

• Maintain compliance with OSHA, EPA, NERC, Texas building codes, and Centauri governance protocols.


G. Budgeting & Construction Management

• Manage multi-billion-dollar CapEx budgets with full governance documentation.

• Track schedules, oversee contractors, mitigate risks, forecast delays, and report to the Centauri board.

• Maintain fiscal discipline aligned with Centauri oversight.


H. Facility Commissioning & Turnover

• Oversee commissioning of all buildings and systems for EA operations.

• Deliver facilities to Energy America manufacturing leadership with:

• Full utilities operational

• Cleanrooms validated

• Quality standards met

• R&D integration zones ready

• Support pilot production activation under Centauri R&D guidance.


I. Interdivision Collaboration

• Centauri Labs: Ensure R&D, NASA IP, and TRL engineering spaces meet required standards.

• Energy America: Coordinate factory readiness for cell/module/BESS production ramp.

• Ganymede Utilities: Manage EPC execution and utility integration.

• EA Solar: Align facilities with logistics, warehousing, and outbound flow.

• Centauri Governance: Maintain board visibility and compliance reporting.



3. QUALIFICATIONS


Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or related field.

• Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

• Federal program or NASA/DOE experience is a strong advantage.


Experience

• 15 years leading construction of large-scale industrial or advanced manufacturing facilities.

• Experience with $500M–$5B capital projects.

• Strong understanding of cleanrooms, utilities, and semiconductor/solar/battery-style facilities.

• Experience with federal programs, NASA/DOE/DoD infrastructure, or compliance-driven projects is preferred.



4. KEY SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Executive EPC leadership

• Industrial facility engineering mastery

• Strong governance and compliance mindset

• Expert-level risk mitigation

• Skilled in complex stakeholder management

• Advanced understanding of utilities for high-tech manufacturing

• Ability to coordinate with federal-level partners

• Strong communication and multi-team leadership

• Strategic planning aligned with Centauri long-term vision



5. KPIs (PERFORMANCE METRICS)

• Successful completion of all Texas permitting

• On-time and on-budget Phase 1, 2, 3 construction

• Utility readiness aligned with EA equipment delivery

• Compliance with Centauri governance and NASA visibility requirements

• Zero FEOC violations

• Safety scorecard and OSHA compliance

• Successful turnover of facilities to EA operations

• Support for Centauri TRL advancement infrastructure (TRL6 → TRL9)



6. ROLE IMPACT


The VP of Facilities & Construction directly enables Centauri’s ability to:


✔ Build the United States’ largest renewable energy manufacturing ecosystem


✔ Scale NASA-licensed solar cell technology for Earth and space


✔ Support Energy America’s global supply obligations


✔ Meet all FEOC, IRA, and federal requirements


✔ Establish a secure, compliance-driven infrastructure critical to national energy independence

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