Zipline · 2 months ago
Construction & Development Manager
Houston, Texas, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expZipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move, seeking a Construction & Development Manager for the Houston region. The role involves managing real estate development processes, from site identification to permitting and construction, while building relationships with key stakeholders to ensure project success.
DeliveryDronesElectric VehicleHome Health CareLogisticsRoboticsSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure
Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects
Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ’s
Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure
Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors
Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases
Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field
4+ years of experience in real estate development or construction
Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers' Real Estate and Construction teams
Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities
Experience with public meetings, city council engagements and speaking engagements / Public relations
4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects
Familiarity with working alongside Authorities Having Jurisdiction (AHJs) to navigate permitting and inspection processes
Based in the Houston region, with the flexibility to travel up to 20% domestically and internationally to support expansion projects
Must be eligible to work in the U.S
Company
Zipline
Zipline designs, manufactures, and operates drones to deliver vital medical products.
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (54)
2024 (39)
2023 (29)
2022 (20)
2021 (16)
2020 (3)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.92BKey Investors
Tiger Global ManagementU.S. Department of StateScottish Mortgage Investment Trust
2026-01-21Series Unknown· $600M
2025-11-25Grant· $150M
2024-06-01Series G· $350M
Leadership Team
Keller Rinaudo Cliffton
Co-founder & CEO
Keenan Wyrobek
Founder, CTO and Product Architect
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