Design Manager

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in New York, +1 more state.

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary accountable leader for a portfolio of fleet charging hubs, overseeing site control, permit approval, and the transition to Construction.

• Lead each project from due diligence and conceptual design through to permitting and Issued for Construction (IFC), including review and redlining of design sets.

• Acquire knowledge of and align customer design standards with Voltera’s site standards, utility specifications, and local regulations.

• Represent Voltera in collaboration with customer engineering and operations teams to achieve milestone approvals.

• Select and oversee third-party Architecture & Engineering (A&E) consultants and specialized design vendors.

• Define and distribute Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluate proposals, respond to Requests for Information (RFIs), provide design guidance, and manage scope, fees, and delivery timelines.

• Manage utility applications and Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) permitting from start to finish, including complete submission packages, review cycles, comments, and utility-related risks.

• Take ownership of project budgets, schedules, business cases, cost management, and coordination of long-lead procurement.

• Assist the Real Estate team during due diligence and collaborate with Construction on transition and engineering/permitting support.

• Work in conjunction with Sales Engineering to ensure projects are delivered on time and within budget.

• Fulfill additional responsibilities as assigned.

⛳️ Requirements

• 4-7 years of experience in design management, project management, engineering, or construction, with a proven history of leading site designs from initiation through to IFC.

• Background in Electrical, Civil, or Architectural fields and/or experience in site development, planning, and construction.

• Practical experience with utility coordination and municipal permitting related to land development, site civil, or heavy civil projects.

• Ability to review, annotate, and provide substantial feedback on civil, electrical, and structural drawing sets.

• Capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously at various stages while maintaining the organization to keep progress on track.

• Proficient in tools such as AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Procore, and standard project tracking software.

• Candidates must possess legal authorization to work in the United States.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive base salary

• Annual bonus opportunity

• Incentive equity compensation

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with company matching

• Unlimited vacation time

• 11 paid company holidays

• Monthly health and wellness stipend

• Monthly phone and internet stipend

• Paid Parental Leave

• Electric vehicle incentive