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EV Charging Site Implementation - Electrical Construction Manager

Electric Era Technologies

Electric Era Technologies

Other Engineering
Seattle, WA, USA
Posted on Dec 12, 2024

Company Overview:

Electric Era was founded to revolutionize the world's electric vehicle charging infrastructure. We have developed PowerNode, a high performance EV fast charging station that can be deployed affordably anywhere on the grid to meet drivers’ needs both today and tomorrow. Electric Era is building the future of car refill for the next generation of drivers. Come build with us.

Role Overview:

As the Construction Electrical Project Manager, you will be responsible for the estimation and subsequent execution of EV Fast Charging projects under your management. You will ensure high quality projects are delivered safely, on-time, and on budget in adherence with the contract.. You will assist with procurement, submittal review process and supporting logistics. You will be coordinating with internal and external Subject Matter Experts and vendors including Engineers, General/Electrical Contractor firms and local AHJ permitting officials.

Responsibilities:

  • Generate concept construction cost estimates for EV Fast Charging projects to support Business Development efforts.
  • Identify, evaluate and engage local contractors to perform site construction work by creating and managing RFP processes.
  • Oversee the successful construction of shovel-ready EV Fast Charging projects (design and permitting phases by others). Support site acceptance testing / commissioning and handoff handoff to Operations.
  • Role may encompass site acceptance testing / commissioning of some sites.
  • Support the development of documentation and processes to formalize best practices within Electric Era’s Site Implementation organization.
  • Review construction contracts and oversee the contract change process.
  • Generate a construction schedule and review it regularly to ensure project on-time completion.
  • Provide field supervision as required (depending on the competence of the engaged subcontractor) to maintain high quality and efficient progress..
  • You will ultimately be responsible for the successful delivery of projects under your control, evaluated by safety, quality, budget and schedule.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction. This will be reviewed based on repeat business and client references.

Qualifications:

Electrical qualification (Journeyman electrician, Electrical Administrator, Electrical Engineer) or equivalent combination of technical training and/or related experience.

2+ years of experience as an Electrical project manager on projects involving civil and electrical construction is required.

Experience with distributed energy projects (Battery, Generator, Solar, EV Charging, etc.) is preferred..

Strong administrative skills. Experience with Office suite, Bluebeam Revu and Project Management software (or equivalent) is preferred.

Team:

You will work with a team of Engineers, Project Managers and other construction professionals and report to the VP, Site Implementation and Operations.

Work Location:

This is an on-site role located at our Seattle, WA headquarters, with 20-30% travel anticipated initially, increasing to 30-40% as project volume increases.