Site Development Lead

About the job Site Development Lead

About Castelion

Castelion is bringing a new approach to defense development and production : one that focuses on short, iterative design cycles, rapid testing in development, and modern commercial manufacturing strategies for production at scale. Were designing, building, and testing next generation long range strike weapons systems to give America and its Allies a definitive edge and deter future conflicts.

Site Development Lead

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Site Development Lead to oversee the planning, design, and execution of site development projects from concept to completion. This leadership role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical knowledge and a proven ability to manage a team while ensuring the project exceeds company goals, is completed on time, and stays within budget. The Site Development Lead will play a key role in coordinating with internal teams, external partners, and stakeholders to ensure the success of critical development projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage site development projects, ensuring they align with company objectives, standards, and timelines.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders to deliver comprehensive site development plans.
• Oversee the planning, design, and execution phases, managing resources, timelines, and budgets effectively.
• Conduct site assessments and feasibility studies to determine the best development strategy and ensure compliance with zoning, environmental, and legal regulations.
• Develop and implement project schedules, track progress, and identify potential risks or issues.
• Prepare and present project updates, status reports, and documentation to senior management, stakeholders, and clients.
• Ensure the highest quality of work and adherence to safety standards, best practices, and regulations throughout the development process.
• Negotiate and manage contracts with vendors, contractors, and other third parties as needed.
• Stay current with industry trends, regulations, and technologies to continually improve processes and enhance project delivery.
• This position will require frequent travel (up to 75%) to multiple sites for extended periods of time. The Site Development Lead must be comfortable with travel and able to manage time effectively to balance both on-site and office-based responsibilities. All travel expenses will be covered in accordance with company policy.

Basic Qualifications

Preferred Skills and Experience

Leadership Qualities

ITAR Requirements

Employment with Castelion is governed on the basis of competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin / ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

All employees are granted long-term stock incentivesas part of their employment at Castelion. All employees receive access tocomprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance, and the company offersfour weeks of paid time off per year.