Contract Construction Manager

Construction Manager

Location: Durham, NC

Job Type: Full-Time, On-site

Reports to: Sr. Construction Manager

About Us: Are you ready to electrify your career and drive the future of sustainable transportation? Join IONNA, the groundbreaking joint venture founded by eight automotive titans, as we redefine the EV charging landscape across North America.

Job Summary: We are seeking a dynamic and proactive Construction Manager to manage the construction program of IONNA charging network. As part of the Deployment department, the successful candidate will take the design phase team's inputs on scopes and pricing to deliver on-time and on-budget projects safely and reliably. This role will also implement processes and controls to pace our General Contracting firms.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Lead and develop construction of DC fast charging installations and related amenities
2. Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and resource allocation plans
3. Define and manage operational plans and outcomes with Design Phase and Site Operations teams
4. Coordinate with external contractors, utility companies, and local authorities through the entire build and commissioning cycle
5. Ensure charging station operations achieves speed, quality, and reliability objectives based upon internal metrics, standards, and commissioning processes
6. Ability to identify, bid, and award contractors to execute contracts and ensure all deliverables meet the highest quality standards
7. Accountable for achieving construction budgets and schedules; tracking all project costs, approving contractor and vendor requests costs and mitigating potential change orders
8. Understanding of development processes and expertise in major real estate markets (including city agencies and zoning laws)

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Sites Live = Number of sites opened to the public
• OSHA Recordables = Number of OSHA recordables across portfolio of projects
• Variance to Construction Budget = % of variance of actual construction costs against the planned cost

Required Qualifications:

• 3-5 years' experience in high-volume construction project management, with a focus on infrastructure development. This may include, but is not limited to:
• Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
• Fuel stations or convenience stores
• Telecommunications infrastructure (e.g., cell towers, fiber optic networks)
• Retail or restaurant chain expansions
• Renewable energy installations (e.g., solar farms, wind turbines)
• Utility infrastructure projects
• Proven track record in execution of construction projects across multiple regions, AHJs, and utilities
• Exceptional communication and project management skills to effectively progress discussions with important stakeholders
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Knowledge of electrical systems and construction methods

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.