Design Manager / Projects Manager

The Design Manager will orchestrate the design lifecycle of ground systems for autonomous delivery infrastructure across multiple metros. This includes managing technical permit sets for civil and electrical engineering and bridging the gap between site acquisition and construction.

Responsibilities

• Own the end-to-end delivery and design process for multiple concurrent site development projects across diverse metros
• Drive and accelerate project schedules, ensuring timely progression through key milestones
• Proactively identify and resolve schedule constraints, technical roadblocks, design, constructability, and site constraints early to reduce downstream risk and rework
• Manage project budgets related to design, engineering, and construction
• Track risks, dependencies, and critical path items across the portfolio of projects
• Oversee the creation, refinement, and adjustment of Civil and Electrical engineering drawing sets
• Manage and coordinate cross-functional design teams to produce complete, compliant drawing sets
• Standardize design processes, templates, and specifications to improve scalability and consistency across sites
• Drive 'design for deployability' by providing feedback loops to hardware engineering teams based on field insights and jurisdictional constraints
• Oversee permitting submissions across multiple sites, metros, and jurisdictions
• Act as the primary internal manager of the submission process, incorporating city comments, and securing approvals to fast-track permit release
• Act as the primary point of contact across internal stakeholders, external consultants, and third-party partners

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field
• 6-10+ years of experience in Design Management, Civil Engineering, Architecture, Infrastructure Delivery, site development, infrastructure projects, or light commercial construction
• Prior experience as an Engineer of Record (EOR) or Architect of Record is a plus
• Experience in industries such as EV charging infrastructure, solar, telecom, or commercial site development is preferred but not required
• Technical fluency and design knowledge, including construction drawings and specifications across multiple trades and disciplines
• Project management and execution experience, including managing multiple concurrent projects and driving deliverable accountability
• Regulatory and permitting expertise, including familiarity with permitting processes, zoning requirements, and coordination with local jurisdictions and utilities
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, including the ability to interface with technical and non-technical teams

Benefits

• Opportunity to work on a high-impact project with a direct, meaningful impact on people's lives
• Chance to scale the future of logistics and redefine access to healthcare, consumer products, and food across the globe
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment with a team motivated by building systems that have a direct impact on people's lives

Key Skills