Project Manager - EV Fleet Infrastructure

Renewable Properties develops renewable energy and EV fleet infrastructure projects. The Project Manager will lead EV fleet depot and high-power charging infrastructure projects from pre-construction through commercial operation, coordinating engineering, permitting, procurement, construction, utilities, customers, contractors, vendors, investors, and other stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and build relationships with vendors and contractors related to the construction of EV fleet depot and charging infrastructure projects
• Run robust requests for proposals (RFP’s) with select vendors and contractors to obtain high-quality partners at favorable prices
• Lead internal and external engineering resources in the optimization of site and construction layouts — including charging bays, vehicle queuing, canopies, and employee support structures — including the solving of technical issues as needed
• Support customer-facing negotiations and construction updates with exemplary organization and communication skills
• Negotiate engineering, procurement, and construction contracts with material vendors, contractors, and project partners
• Manage contractors and vendors through the construction of the project to achieve commercial operation on time and on budget
• Coordinate utility interconnection and make-ready processes to support high-power EV charging loads
• Assist in providing information requested by investors to support project financing, and update other project stakeholders through the project management and Salesforce platforms
• Help establish project-specific budgets and corporate metrics related to construction of projects and managing to those goals
• Support Project Development and Project Finance teams in developing construction cost estimates and providing constructability review of preliminary designs, interconnection applications, and other project aspects
• Travel as needed for pre-construction site visits, monitoring construction progress, conferences, and company gatherings
• Gather market intelligence on the emerging EV fleet infrastructure space and continuously strive to be an industry-leading thinker, applying that insight to improve RP’s systems and processes
• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and work efforts with other team members in an organized manner
• Develop new tools and processes for the successful execution of a growing pipeline of EV fleet projects at scale

Requirements:

• 6+ years of experience in EV charging infrastructure, fleet/EV depot development, power plant, or real estate development, ideally with direct experience delivering EV or AV fleet charging and depot projects
• Strong civil and electrical construction experience developing projects from dirt to paved lot, including stormwater, underground infrastructure, canopies/structures, and other AHJ requirements
• Prior experience supporting high-profile EV or AV fleet customers, including their site design standards and data/connectivity requirements. Familiarity with high-power DC fast charging/EVSE design and utility make-ready or interconnection processes for large fleet loads
• Demonstrable experience successfully negotiating transactions
• Sophisticated understanding and ability to navigate the environmental and utility regulatory environment
• Experience managing development and construction budgets and schedules
• Experience developing new processes to improve the flow of work through the business
• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
• Strong business development acumen and exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Strong team player comfortable leading and collaborating with small and diverse teams to develop and build successful projects
• Eagerness to take on new challenges with the perspective that these are an opportunity to learn and improve
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve time-sensitive issues with precision
• Driven, resourceful, and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
• Travel as needed for pre-construction site visits, monitoring construction progress, conferences, and company gatherings
• Energy, real estate, engineering, or business-related Master's degree is a plus