Project Manager, EV Charging Infrastructure

Rove is on a mission to accelerate the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) with a better charging experience. We are expanding our footprint across Southern California and we're seeking a Project Manager, EV Charging Infrastructure to join our team. The Project Manager will own the full lifecycle of multiple EV charging station deployments, from initial site due diligence through construction, commissioning, and ongoing operations and maintenance. Our projects are primarily urban infill developments in Orange County and Los Angeles, often with a retail component, and each one requires a steady hand coordinating across a wide range of stakeholders. You will coordinate across cities, landowners, contractors, Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs), utilities, tenants, and customers, ensuring all stakeholders are aligned and projects continue moving forward on schedule. The right candidate is highly organized, self-motivated, and relentlessly detail-oriented, with the communication skills to move complex projects forward on schedule and on budget. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage the cradle-to-grave lifecycle of multiple EV charging station projects in parallel, from due diligence and entitlements through design, construction, energization, and long-term O&M. Serve as Rove's primary point of contact with cities, planning departments, landowners, general contractors, subcontractors, AHJs, utilities (SCE, LADWP, SDG&E), tenants, and retail partners. Represent Rove before city councils, planning commissions, and other public bodies as needed to advance entitlements and permitting. Review technical drawings, plan sets, and submittals for accuracy, constructability, and compliance with Rove's standards and lessons learned. Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and risk registers; proactively identify and resolve issues before they impact critical path. Coordinate multi-discipline teams across civil, electrical, structural, and utility workstreams. Track project financials against budget and contribute to financial model inputs and forecasts. Manage vendor and contractor performance, including scope, change orders, invoicing, and close-out. Capture lessons learned and feed them back into Rove's standards and playbooks. QUALIFICATIONS Required 5+ years of project management experience, ideally in infrastructure, energy, real estate development, or construction. Demonstrated experience working with cities, planning departments, and permitting agencies in California. Proven ability to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously from inception through operations. Strong command of project scheduling, budgeting, and multi-discipline coordination. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate fluently between technical teams, executives, and external stakeholders. Experience managing or directing personnel, contractors, and consultants. Preferred Technical background (electrical, civil, or construction engineering) or comparable field experience. Direct experience presenting to city councils and planning commissions. High-level fluency with financial models, pro formas, and capital budgets. Prior work in EV charging, utility interconnection, or distributed energy resources. BENEFITS Join our dynamic team dedicated to a meaningful cause and enjoy the benefits! You'll receive comprehensive medical vision, and dental coverage, backed by a generous monthly company contribution. Plus, there's a 401(k) plan with a match of up to 4%, 15 days of paid time off, and 11 paid holidays annually. WORK LOCATION This role is field-intensive and requires regular travel to active project sites across Los Angeles and Orange County. Candidates must be comfortable working in an active construction environment and able to manage the physical and logistical demands of site work. A valid California driver’s license is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr