Full-Time

Staff Project Controls

Scheduler

Posted on 7/15/2024

Form Energy

Form Energy

501-1,000 employees

Develops cost-effective multi-day energy storage systems

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy

Senior

Toronto, OH, USA

Relocation assistance is available.

Category
Construction Management
Architecture & Civil Engineering
Requirements
  • 8+ years of experience in construction planning and scheduling, preferably in industrial and/or high-tech industries.
  • Advanced Oracle Primavera P6 experience.
  • Comprehensive understanding of construction means and methods in equipment installations, civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing disciplines. You know how factories are built.
  • Ability to direct and manage both internal and external scheduling resources, including construction and manufacturing contractors.
  • Understanding of planning and Critical Path Method (CPM) scheduling processes and procedures.
  • Ability to work within a high-performance, cross-functional organization with extremely tight timelines and ambitious goals.
  • Bachelor’s degree in construction management or engineering or equivalent relevant experience.
Responsibilities
  • Drive the overall planning, scheduling and tracking of the Form Factory infrastructure and manufacturing execution projects.
  • Work with factory engineering, construction, manufacturing teams as well as program managers to define, sequence and integrate the execution plan.
  • Integrated internal & external teams schedules using P6.
  • Take ownership of the plan, develop innovative ways to accelerate and hold internal and external teams accountable.
  • Provide tracking, progress reports and escalate risks/gaps early.
  • Vet contractors and manage durations and sequencing.
  • You will be working from the factory site, ensuring proper progress in the field or escalating.
  • Develop scheduling metrics and benchmarks that enable future planning and set expectations with our contractors.
  • Lead ad-hoc schedule studies that enable rapid decision-making based on tradeoffs between alternatives.

Form Energy develops and manufactures energy storage systems that focus on renewable energy solutions. Their main product is an iron-air battery capable of storing electricity for up to 100 hours, providing a cost-effective alternative to traditional power plants. This battery allows for the efficient management of energy supply, making it suitable for utility companies, municipalities, and businesses aiming to adopt renewable energy sources. Unlike many competitors, Form Energy emphasizes affordability and long-duration storage, which are essential for a reliable electric grid. The company's goal is to support the transition to a fully renewable electric grid, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and climate change.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$1.5B

Headquarters

Somerville, Massachusetts

Founded

2017

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

-2%

1 year growth

-5%

2 year growth

0%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Form Energy secured $405 million in Series F funding for expansion.
  • Partnership with GE Vernova boosts manufacturing and deployment capabilities.
  • Inflation Reduction Act incentives benefit Form Energy's energy storage projects.

What critics are saying

  • Emerging solid-state batteries could challenge Form Energy's market position.
  • Delays in West Virginia facility could impact production targets.
  • Supply chain vulnerabilities may affect iron-air battery material availability.

What makes Form Energy unique

  • Form Energy's iron-air battery stores electricity for up to 100 hours.
  • Their technology extends grid capacity without new infrastructure, unlike competitors.
  • Form Energy's batteries are cost-competitive with traditional power plants.

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Benefits

100% of medical, dental, & vision premiums

HSA & Flexible FSA

Generous PTO

Employee resource program

Parental leave

Commuter benefits account

Stock options

Equity

401k

Profession development budget

Life & disability insurance

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