VP of Facilities

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. 

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. 

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. 

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. 

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. 

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. 

Come join us. 

Job Summary:

PsiQuantum is hiring a Vice President of Real Estate, Facilities, and Safety. In this critical role, you will collaborate closely with the Head of Global Supply Chain and Global Facilities as a key business partner. Your leadership will be pivotal in managing the company's developing Chicago based real estate portfolio, facility operations, and EHS compliance. You'll guide a dynamic cross-functional team to ensure excellence across facilities, maintenance, EHS, manufacturing, while supporting distribution, R&D laboratories, quantum computing facilities, cryoplants, commercial offices, and administrative sites. Embrace this exciting chance to influence the future of our global operations in real estate, facilities, and safety.  

The VP of Facilities will oversee the planning, construction and maintenance of the organization’s facilities and properties. The VP will be responsible for developing and implementing facility strategies and policies, managing budgets and resources, ensuring compliance and regulations, and build and lead the teams of vice presidents, directors, senior managers and managers. The VP will ensure additional space is available for PsiQ to grow, ensure facility available for technology scale up and ensure Quantum Computer sites are built on time, at the forecasted cost, all while ensuring all safety, local compliance,  and global regulations are met. The VP will work closely with the PsiQ business team to obtain government approvals and incentives in building Quantum Computer sites.   

Responsibilities:

1. Strategic Leadership:

• Set business goals, develop strategies, and contribute to high-level organizational decisions.
• Collaborate with other executives to shape the company’s long-term vision and growth.
• Ensure compliance with EHS regulations, manage risk, and foster a proactive global safety culture. 

2. Operational Oversight:

• Supervise the Facilities and EHS departments for the new Chicago location of PsiQuantum.
• Monitor daily operations, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations.
• Develop Maintenance team, EHS team, help develop the new Computerized Maintenance System CMMS, and new EHS LMS with the PsiQ business team.
• Develop new team to support the construction, development, and operation of the new Chicago site and future expansions.
• Evaluate departmental performance and identify areas for improvement. 

3. Financial Management:

• Own budgetary responsibilities for Chicago Facilities and EHS.
• Drive operational excellence and cost efficiency in workplace services, variable and fixed costs.
• Prepare and allocate budgets, aiming to maximize revenue and control costs.
• Assess profits, revenue, and risks associated with the department’s operations.

4. Business Development: 

• Research and identify new business opportunities.
• Seek innovative tools and methods to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

5. Team Leadership: 

• Manage other managers within the department.
• Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Help team members reach their full potential. 

6. Strategic Thinking:

• Analyze market trends, industry dynamics, and competitive landscapes.
• Contribute to the development of the company’s overall business strategy. 

Experience/Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, Building Trades, Project Management, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in facilities and/or engineering management, with at least 4 years in a leadership role.   
• Strong working knowledge of global loss prevention practices and facilities management, health and safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Strong oral and written communication skills required, including ability to articulate complex issues and strategies into a clear and concise manner as well as giving informed and succinct presentations to senior leadership.
• Ability to handle multiple competing projects with precision and accuracy.
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating and managing vendor contracts for facilities and security services.
• Ability to navigate and read architectural and construction drawings.
• Strong business acumen skills and the ability to deliver results in a highly dynamic environment.
• High emotional intelligence with experience in negotiation, conflict resolution, and effective communication.
• Ability and willingness to be on-call after hours (nights and weekends) to respond to facilities emergencies as needed.
• Familiarity with local building codes and permitting requirements.
• MS Office Suite; ability to create meaningful presentations.
• Unquestioned personal integrity and work ethic.
• Willingness to work hard and roll up sleeves to get work done; mentality that no job or task is below your scope of work.
• Positive, can-do attitude with strong initiative and follow-through.
• A willingness to travel domestically and internationally as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and functions, and to develop effective partnerships with key stakeholders. 

Preferred Skills & Experience:  

• MBA Preferred.
• 5 years EHS team management.
• Budget management. 
• Lease negotiations.
• Contractor management. 

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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