Preconstruction Project Manager – EV Construction Management

Turner & 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 :

• Bachelors degree in Construction Management Engineering Architecture or a related field; Masters 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 Information :

The 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 candidates experience and qualifications.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our clients needs.

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