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1X · 3 weeks ago

Infrastructure Project Manager

Palo Alto, California, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$145K/yr - $200K/yr

8+ years exp

1X is a company that builds humanoid robots to address labor shortages. They are seeking an Infrastructure Development Project Manager to lead capital and facilities projects, ensuring timely and budget-compliant delivery through technical coordination and project management.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)ManufacturingRobotics

Responsibilities

Lead full lifecycle execution of infrastructure and facilities build-out projects, including offices, labs, testing environments, and production spaces

Manage high-performing project teams comprised of internal and external resources focused on company-critical initiatives related to vehicle production

Develop and review concept designs, technical assessments, utility requirements, and feasibility studies

Coordinate project delivery across MEP systems, civil/structural, architectural, and base-building infrastructure

Manage general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants through design, construction, and commissioning

Review and contribute to design drawings, mechanical and electrical layouts, utility diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation

Oversee day-to-day construction activities, ensuring work meets quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements

Deliver executive-level project summaries to drive leadership engagement, alignment, and decision-making

Lead commissioning, testing, and handover of new infrastructure and facility spaces

Partner with facilities operations to integrate new systems into ongoing site operations

Develop long-term infrastructure plans related to capacity, utilities, space planning, and future expansion

Maintain complete project documentation, including as-builts, permits, commissioning packages, and engineering records

Qualification

Infrastructure DevelopmentTechnical CoordinationProject ManagementConstruction ManagementTechnical Drawings InterpretationRisk MitigationCost ControlSchedulingCross-functional Collaboration

Required

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience

8+ years leading infrastructure, facilities, or capital projects in technical environments (industrial, robotics, manufacturing, hardware technology, clean energy, or similar)

Advanced knowledge and proven delivery across structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, safety, and controls scopes

Extensive experience working with general contractors, architects, engineering consultants, and building trades

Strong ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, MEP layouts, and construction documentation

Demonstrated success managing projects from concept → design → construction → commissioning

Strong project management skills, including cost control, scheduling, and risk mitigation

Ability to operate in a high-performance, cross-functional environment with tight timelines and aggressive goals

Willingness and capacity to work long hours on demanding, high-stakes projects