Lead, Charging Design, Commercial Development

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. We build emission‑free electric adventure vehicles and seek curious, courageous souls to join us. We constantly challenge what’s possible, reframe old problems, and operate comfortably in uncharted areas. Our diverse backgrounds unite in a shared love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Lead, Charging Design, Commercial Development works closely with Real Estate, Construction, Operations, and Purchasing managers to lead facilities design projects. The role manages design, utility grid connection, entitlement, and Engineer of Record to complete documentation for charging infrastructure, reporting to the Sr. Manager, Charging Development, Commercial Facilities. The Design Manager is the primary contact for each assigned project during due diligence, concept design, and construction document management. Responsibilities Develop strategies to meet and exceed regional deployment goals, focused on schedule predictability and budget envelope. Work independently to execute projects successfully, meeting go‑live dates and staying at or below budget. Demonstrate deep expertise in electric vehicle charging design, utility coordination, permitting, and construction. Lead communication with stakeholders, focusing on team KPIs with limited supervision. Maintain critical vendor relationships. Accompany real estate on site visits, providing design and build feedback to influence site selection and layout. Create concept designs for new sites scouted by the real estate team. Lead concept design, utility due diligence, permitting due diligence, and order ALTA surveys per process standards. Work with Construction to generate project budgets. Order, review, and redline all drawings produced by in‑house or third‑party engineering teams. Build relationships with utility companies, coordinating stakeholder designs, easements, line extension agreements, and construction orders. Represent Rivian at zoning hearings and coordinate with municipalities for permits. Support contractor and vendor RFP document creation and attend job walks and selection/award review meetings. Oversee smooth transition from site selection to design to construction. Resolve field construction problems with engineering staff, third parties, and agencies. Build Rivian’s vendor base by finding, qualifying, and training design firms, material suppliers, and general contractors. Lead projects “the Rivian way,” exemplifying respect, leadership, commitment, vision, and teamwork. Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in complex, fast‑paced, or unorthodox construction projects. Manage risk related to contracting best practices with designers, contractors, and material suppliers. Manage multiple projects and issues effectively. Understand engineering drawings, specifications, and general building code. Demonstrate critical thinking and problem‑solving skills. Travel up to 50% of the time. Possess written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations. Conduct meetings and provide effective leadership to project team members. Manage budgets within established parameters. Manage changes in design scope with internal stakeholders. Qualifications Preferred bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, or equivalent experience. Five (5) years managing construction projects of similar size and complexity. Professional Engineering license desired but not required. Physical Demands Requirements include extended hours walking construction sites and traveling to different project sites and offices. Work Environment Work will be performed at regional, local, or home office, with site visits and meetings at multiple offices. Exposure to outdoors, dust, high noise levels, hot and cold weather is likely. Wearing personal protective equipment is mandatory. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is USD $114,100 – $142,600 for Georgia based applicants. This range represents the lowest to highest salary we believe we would pay for this role at the time of posting. An employee’s position within the range is based on competencies, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for an annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full‑time and part‑time employees, spouses or domestic partners, and children up to age 26, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits (life, medical, dental, vision, short‑term and long‑term disability). Eligibility for a 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program depends on meeting certain requirements. Full‑time coverage begins on the first day of employment; part‑time coverage begins the month following 90 days. More information on benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital or domestic partner status, age, military or veteran status, medical condition, or any other characteristic protected by law. Rivian is committed to ensuring that our hiring process is accessible for persons with disabilities. 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