Preconstruction Project Manager – EV Construction Management

Turner & Townsend

  • San Francisco, CA
  • $130,000-160,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 7 days ago
Company DescriptionFrom the inception of a project through to completion and beyond, Turner & Townsend help to deliver the outcomes that matter through transformational projects covering the full spectrum of consultancy, project delivery and post-project operations.With offices located globally, you're never far away from our services. With over 22,000 specialists in more than 60 countries, we blend local knowledge with global insight to tackle challenges of any scale.Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.Job DescriptionTurner & Townsend is seeking a highly experienced and strategic Preconstruction Project Manager to lead the planning and early execution phases of EV service center projects. These facilities support electric vehicle operations and include infrastructure for charging, maintenance, and operational support. This role is critical to ensuring sites are properly evaluated, permitted, and designed to meet aggressive timelines and evolving technical requirements.The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in infrastructure development, electrical systems, and municipal coordination, with a proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and drive results in a fast-paced environment.Responsibilities:
  • Lead site feasibility assessments, including zoning, access logistics, environmental constraints, and infrastructure readiness.
  • Oversee due diligence activities across multiple sites, managing consultants and internal teams to deliver comprehensive evaluations.
  • Develop and execute permitting and entitlement strategies, coordinating with local jurisdictions and regulatory agencies.
  • Manage design consultants and internal stakeholders to ensure site plans meet operational, technical, and safety standards.
  • Build and manage detailed project budgets and schedules; lead cost estimating and pricing reviews with contractors and vendors.
  • Define EV charging infrastructure requirements in collaboration with engineering and operations teams, including power demand and layout optimization.
  • Coordinate with utilities and design teams to scope electrical systems, including transformer sizing, switchgear layouts, and service upgrades.
  • Lead early engagement with EVSE vendors, electrical contractors, and utility providers to align on scope, timelines, and service requirements.
  • Review and validate electrical design packages for code compliance, utility standards, and long-term scalability.
  • Serve as the senior liaison between internal teams (engineering, operations, legal, finance) and external partners (developers, landlords, consultants).
  • Identify and mitigate risks early in the project lifecycle, providing strategic recommendations to leadership.
  • Deliver executive-level updates, business cases, and risk assessments to senior stakeholders.
  • Develop and refine design standards, permitting workflows, and delivery processes to improve efficiency and consistency across the portfolio.
  • Support integration of renewable energy, battery storage, and energy management systems into facility designs where applicable.
  • Oversee a growing pipeline of active and upcoming projects, ensuring alignment with business goals and speed-to-market objectives.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience in real estate or infrastructure project management, with a strong focus on preconstruction.
  • Proven track record managing large-scale, multi-site development programs in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong estimating and budgeting skills, with experience building cost models and schedules from the ground up.
  • Deep understanding of EV charging technologies, including Level 2 and DC fast charging systems, load management, and utility interconnection.
  • Experience managing electrical infrastructure projects involving medium- and high-voltage systems, switchgear, and transformer installations.
  • Familiarity with NEC, NFPA, and local electrical codes for commercial and industrial facilities.
  • Strong understanding of permitting, entitlements, and contract negotiation.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including experience presenting to senior leadership.
  • Ability to think strategically and creatively to resolve site-specific challenges and regulatory constraints.
  • Experience developing scalable systems, standards, and tools for infrastructure delivery.
Additional InformationThe salary range for this full-time role is $130K-$160K per year. Ranges are determined by role and level and represent a good faith effort to provide a fair and equitable salary. This range is a reflection of base salary only, not of a total compensation package. Please note Turner & Townsend reserves the right to pay more or less than the posted range, depending on candidate's experience and qualifications.*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ andAll your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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