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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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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
