Head of Construction, Manufacturing (R4389)

Posted:
1/12/2026, 10:15:43 AM

Location(s):
Texas, United States ⋅ Dallas, Texas, United States

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

Workplace Type:
On-site

Founded in 2015, Shield AI is a venture-backed deep-tech company with the mission of protecting service members and civilians with intelligent systems. Its products include the V-BAT and X-BAT aircraft, Hivemind Enterprise, and the Hivemind Vision product lines. With nine offices and facilities across the U.S., Europe, the Middle East, and the Asia-Pacific, Shield AI’s technology actively supports operations worldwide. For more information, visit www.shield.ai. Follow Shield AI on LinkedIn, X, Instagram, and YouTube

Job Description:
The Head of Construction will lead the planning and execution of all manufacturing construction projects at Shield AI, including prototype facilities, production facilities, and critical supporting infrastructure. Reporting to the Director, Future Manufacturing Programs, you will own the full lifecycle of complex capital projects—from concept and programming through design, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations—ensuring facilities are delivered on time, on budget, and ready to support aggressive product ramp schedules. This is a high-impact role at the intersection of facilities, operations, and future aircraft programs. 
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Full-time regular employee offer package:
Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:
Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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Shield AI is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.