Electrify America · 20 hours ago
Operations Design Manager
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$92K/yr - $212K/yr
7+ years expElectrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge, and they are seeking an Operations Design Manager to lead their Engineering & Architecture design team. This role involves overseeing the design lifecycle, driving innovation in design methodologies, and managing design KPIs to ensure alignment with project timelines.
AutomotiveCharging InfrastructureElectric VehicleEnergyEnergy Management
Responsibilities
Lead the EA design team through site planning, layout development, and design package progression
Create, update, and enforce design standards, quality control checklists, templates, and technical guidelines
Conduct detailed reviews of construction drawings to ensure compliance, constructability, and adherence to specified budget(s)
Develop and maintain a library of best practices and value-engineering opportunities
Coach and mentor designers to ensure high-quality, consistent output
Identify design innovations that improve cost efficiency, accelerate permitting, or optimize construction delivery
Implement tools, workflows, and systems that streamline design operations
Partner with DB firms and contractors to pilot new methods and incorporate lessons learned
Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the design lifecycle
Travel to Industry Events, EV charging sites, and onsite trainings to grow and share industry knowledge
Establish, track, and report monthly/quarterly design KPIs for both DB Partners and the EA construction team
Review schedule health, design throughput, and permitting readiness
Provide KPI dashboards and executive summaries to leadership
Coordinate cross-functionally with Site Development, Construction, and PMO to ensure seamless handoffs and timely progress
Proactively identify risks or delays and develop mitigation plans
Qualification
Required
Minimum 7 to 10+ years of experience in site planning, civil design, construction document development, or related fields
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, related engineering, or related technical field
Strong site development design background
Cross-functional leadership skills
Strong technical training skills
Excellent communication skills—interpersonal, oral, and written
Strong analytical, conceptual, and strategic thinking abilities
Ability to innovate and develop design process efficiencies
Skilled in integrating people, processes, and systems
Effective influencing and negotiation skills
Strong problem-solving abilities; high autonomy and initiative
Computer savvy—proficient with design tools, dashboards, and reporting platforms
Professional Engineer license, Civil Engineering
Proficiency in AutoCAD Civil 3D
Proficiency in Bluebeam
Expertise in site planning and layout development
Experience reviewing construction drawings and technical design packages
Understanding of development entitlements and permitting workflows
Ability to analyze and improve design standards, templates, and processes
Strong understanding of architectural/engineering design sequences
Ability to develop and interpret construction cost estimates
Ability to lead and mentor design teams
Demonstrated ability to manage KPIs, track performance, and present findings
Experience coordinating between design, development, and construction groups
Experience working with design-build partners or large national rollout programs
Preferred
Master's degree in Engineering, or Business
Professional Engineer, civil structural engineer license
Ability to obtain civil Professional Engineer license in California
Experience with design for EV infrastructure or utility-driven site elements
PMP Certification
Company
Electrify America
Electrify America provides a network of convenient fast-charging stations to power electric vehicles. It is a sub-organization of Volkswagen Group of America.
51-200 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$450.74MKey Investors
PennDOTSiemens Financial Services
2023-08-15Grant· $0.74M
2022-06-28Corporate Round· $450M
Leadership Team
Robert Barrosa
President & CEO
Recent News
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