Project Manager, Charging Deployment

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract.

As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown.

Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations.

Role Summary The Project Manager, Charging Deployment works closely with the Real Estate, Design, Operations and Purchasing managers and shall lead facilities design and construction projects to ensure all financial, administrative, contractual, and technical aspects of multiple projects are being executed, as required.

Facilities associated with this role will focus on the charging network, but may include workplaces, production facilities, logistics facilities, retail, and service network.

The primary function of the Project Manager is to manage the design, utility grid connection, entitlement, and construction of charging infrastructure and report to the Manager of Charging Deployment within Facilities.

The Project Manager is the primary contact for each assigned project and works adjacent to the Real Estate, Service, and Operations Managers.

Responsibilities Accompany the real estate team on site visits, provide 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.

Generate project budgets. Order, review and redline all drawings produced by either in-house or 3rd party engineering teams.

Build relationships with utility companies. Coordinate with stakeholders to generate appropriate utility designs, easements, line extension agreements, and construction orders.

Represent Rivian at zoning hearings. Coordinate with municipalities as needed for permits. Create contractor and vendor RFP documents (scope narratives, schedules, etc.

attend job walks and selection / award review meetings. Bid out and award construction contracts. Develop work plans and oversee performance of general contractors, and occasionally directly to trade subcontractors and / or vendors.

Oversee the work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents.

Manage owner-furnished, contractor installed items with select preferred vendors. Oversee smooth transition from construction to commissioning and closeout.

Resolve field construction problems in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary.

Build out Rivian’s vendor base by finding, qualifying, and training design firms, material suppliers, and general contractors.

Qualifications Lead projects the Rivian way, providing professional influence on the work exemplifying respect, leadership, commitment, vision and teamwork.

Plan, coordinate, and provide leadership in the execution of complex, fast-paced and / or unorthodox construction projects.

Risk management as it pertains to contracting best practices with designers, contractors, and material suppliers. Manage multiple projects and issues effectively.

Knowledge of engineering drawings and specifications and general building code. Proven critical-thinker and problem-solver.

Travel up to 50% of the time. Possesses written and oral communication skills to support decisions and recommendations. Conduct meetings and provide effective leadership to project team members.

Develop and manage budgets within established parameters. Manage change in construction or design scope and cost with internal stakeholders.

A bachelor’s degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, is preferred, or similar number of years of experience in the field;

and four (4) years of experience managing construction projects of similar size and complexity. Professional Engineering license is desired but not required.

Pay Disclosure Salary Range for California Based Applicants : $98,000 - $125,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Colorado Based Applicants : $94,000 - $115,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Salary Range for Washington Based Applicants : $98,000 - $125,000 (actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law).

Benefits Summary : Rivian provides robust medical / Rx, dental and vision insurance packages for full-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26.

Coverage is effective on the first day of employment, and Rivian covers most of the premiums. 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 or characteristics, physical or mental disability, marital / domestic partner status, age, military / 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. If you have a disability or limitation, such as those covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act, that requires accommodations to assist you in the search and application process, please email us at candidateaccommodations@rivian.

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• Rivian may use your Candidate Personal Data for the purposes of (i) tracking interactions with our recruiting system; (ii) carrying out, analyzing and improving our application and recruitment process, including assessing you and your application and conducting employment, background and reference checks;
• iii) establishing an employment relationship or entering into an employment contract with you; (iv) complying with our legal, regulatory and corporate governance obligations;

v) recordkeeping; (vi) ensuring network and information security and preventing fraud; and (vii) as otherwise required or permitted by applicable law.

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