Volta Engineering Managers are hard to find, but they play an essential role for both for the Operations department and for the overall organization.

As an Engineering Project Manager you will work to lead construction projects during the engineering and permitting phases, ensure accurate preparation of plans, and ensure timely issuance of permits. You will be responsible for communicating, collaborating, and negotiating with third party vendors, public entities and internally, with Volta's Construction Project Managers. We are looking for an individual who is self motivated and proactive, who will drive all projects with a sense of urgency no matter the circumstance.

Bring your passion, drive, and energy to this opportunity to have a major impact in a company that is shaping the future of transportation.

This is a full-time role based at our San Francisco headquarters.

Responsibilities:

• Perform qualification visits and site walks to assess feasibility for EV charging installations
• Manage individual construction projects from launch through the issuance of permits
• Be a leader in communicating with our Site Acquisition Team and ensuring smooth collaboration across teams
• Maintain project records in Salesforce, keep organized and up-to-date with relevant project documentation
• Support vendors by answering questions, providing guidance and input during E&P phases of projects
• Ensure timely completion of vendor deliverables
• Support Volta's Construction PMs during project construction where engineering input is required
• Coordinate completion of as-built drawings with vendors. Comfortable reading and understanding single line diagrams, electrical systems, civil and construction details, etc
• Communicate and support site partners; obtain project approvals and keep them informed regarding the progress of the project
• Ability to adjust project designs when required
• Regular travel is something you enjoy, as you’ll be spending time on the road (approx. 25% of the time)

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Engineering, Architecture, or related field
• 3 years in a commercial project design role
• 1+ years in a management role, projects or people
• Self-motivated with a desire to encourage, inspire and bring out the best in others
• You are organized and communicative
• Experience working with engineering and permitting, and leading construction project design (telecomm, EVCS, solar, HVAC, utility, architectural, etc)
• You are meticulous in project details and diligent in finding solutions
• Must be comfortable working in an environment that requires changing pace, redirecting your thinking - you are excited to embrace new procedures
• Strong computer skills that include CAD, Adobe suite, Microsoft Office and Salesforce (or similar CRM)
• Knowledge and experience of EV charging systems and electrical infrastructure is a plus