Electric Vehicle Construction Manager

Bureau Veritas•Remo, VA

4d•$100,000 - $125,000•Remote

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is hiring a remote Electric Vehicle Construction Manager to lead the planning, development, execution, and delivery of EV charging infrastructure projects across the United States. The role manages projects from site evaluation and design through permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout, coordinating clients, utilities, developers, contractors, vendors, and internal technical teams. The position is accountable for project scope, budgets, schedules, quality, compliance, and client expectations across multiple simultaneous deployments, including public and private charging networks, commercial sites, fleet depots, workplaces, and retail locations. The position involves coordinating EVSE installations, utility service and electrical capacity needs, permitting and regulatory approvals, equipment procurement and integration, contractor performance, financial reporting, inspections, energization, testing, and turnover. It also supports incentive and grant programs and long-term client relationships. Travel of up to 70% across the United States is required, with overnight stays and field visits that may last up to one continuous week. The role has no specific supervisory responsibilities. The employee may work remotely when performing office/offsite duties and must meet the described physical and environmental requirements for field work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
At least five years of project management experience in electric vehicle infrastructure, electrical construction, renewable energy, or related infrastructure development.
Experience managing multiple construction or infrastructure projects concurrently, including budgets, schedules, contractors, and client deliverables.
Working knowledge of EVSE equipment, electrical distribution systems, utility coordination, permitting, and construction requirements.
Familiarity with applicable National Electrical Code requirements, including Article 625, and relevant EV charging infrastructure standards.
Experience coordinating with utilities, authorities having jurisdiction, electrical contractors, and equipment manufacturers.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and web-based project management software.
Valid driver's license with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
Ability to travel up to 70% within the United States, including possible overnight stays.
Ability to meet the physical requirements of field and office work, including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, occasional lifting up to 40 pounds in field settings and up to 10 pounds in office/offsite settings, operating a tablet and computer, and traveling by plane, motor vehicle, or train.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location.
Commitment to workplace safety.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience managing EV charging infrastructure projects, including Level 2 and/or DC fast charging installations.
Experience with EV charging network operators, fleet electrification, commercial charging programs, or nationwide EVSE deployment programs.
Familiarity with EV infrastructure rebates, grants, and utility incentive programs.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
LEED certification.
Additional training or certifications related to EV charging infrastructure, electrical construction, or renewable energy.

Responsibilities

Lead assigned EV infrastructure projects from development through successful completion, managing scope, location, budget, schedule, site conditions, electrical requirements, codes, and regulations.
Establish project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations with clients, cross-functional teams, and technical stakeholders.
Communicate project status and manage expectations with clients, contractors, utilities, and internal teams; provide progress reports and identify potential risks or delays.
Maintain project documentation, schedules, budgets, reports, and tracking information in company or client project management platforms.
Evaluate project execution, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions to improve efficiency, cost management, and delivery.
Coordinate technical and non-technical stakeholders, including engineering teams, contractors, site hosts, utility providers, and clients.
Promote collaboration and accountability among internal departments and external partners.
Maintain awareness of EV charging industry developments, construction practices, technology advancements, and project management standards.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, electrical codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, and client specifications.
Provide proactive customer service, resolve issues in a timely manner, and respond to client and project needs.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment and discretion.
Demonstrate Bureau Veritas guiding principles, support strategic business objectives, and follow company policies, procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Maintain safe working practices and comply with project site safety requirements.
Manage multiple public and private EV charging infrastructure projects nationwide, including Level 2 and DC fast charging installations, new construction, site upgrades, and network expansions.
Direct project phases including site feasibility, due diligence, entitlement, engineering and design coordination, permitting, procurement, bidding, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Coordinate utilities, electrical engineers, contractors, and equipment providers on power availability, utility applications, transformers, electrical capacity upgrades, interconnection, and energization schedules.
Support site evaluations covering electrical capacity, accessibility, equipment placement, parking, civil improvements, utility access, and construction constraints.
Coordinate selection, procurement, installation, and integration of charging equipment and associated electrical, networking, and management systems.
Manage general contractors, electrical contractors, engineering consultants, vendors, specialty subcontractors, and other project partners to maintain quality, schedule, budget, and compliance with plans and specifications.
Manage permitting and approvals with municipalities, authorities having jurisdiction, utilities, and other regulatory agencies.
Develop and manage budgets, cost estimates, forecasts, contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and financial reporting; identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and contractual commitments.
Coordinate concurrent installations across geographic markets, managing site schedules, utility timelines, permitting, contractor resources, and client reporting.
Support utility rebates, government grants, and incentive programs, including applications, documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate inspections, equipment testing, utility energization, charger activation, network connectivity verification, commissioning, and turnover documentation.
Proactively address utility delays, permitting, equipment availability, site conditions, construction schedules, contractor performance, and budget constraints.
Partner with developers, charging network operators, fleet owners, commercial property owners, utilities, and internal business development teams on program implementation, customer enrollment, and client relationships.
Travel to client offices, project sites, construction locations, utility meetings, and other business destinations as required.
Perform other related duties and meet the physical requirements associated with assigned projects.