Electric Vehicle Construction Manager

Benelux•Los Angeles, CA

22h•Remote

About The Position

Bureau Veritas is hiring for an electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project management role responsible for planning, developing, executing, and delivering projects across the United States. The position oversees projects from site evaluation and design through permitting, procurement, construction, commissioning, and closeout. Projects include public and private charging networks, commercial and retail sites, fleet depots, workplace charging, Level 2 and DC fast charging installations, site upgrades, and network expansions. The role coordinates clients, utilities, developers, contractors, equipment providers, engineering teams, and other stakeholders. It manages multiple projects while maintaining accountability for scope, budgets, schedules, quality, regulatory compliance, and client expectations. The position involves nationwide travel of up to 70%, including visits to project sites and client offices; overnight travel may be required. The position has no specific supervisory responsibilities. It supports safe project execution, customer service, confidentiality, company policies and quality standards, and Bureau Veritas’s business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Business, or a related field.
At least five years of project management experience in EV infrastructure, electrical construction, renewable energy, or related infrastructure development.
Demonstrated 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% throughout the United States, with overnight stays as required by assignments.
Ability to work successfully from a remote location.
Ability to perform the described physical and field duties, including walking, standing, climbing stairs and ladders, using hands repetitively, and occasionally lifting or moving up to 40 pounds in field work.
Ability to work near energized electrical components and assemblies and comply with project-site safety requirements.

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 the planning, direction, execution, and completion of multiple EV charging infrastructure projects nationwide.
Manage project development phases, including site feasibility, due diligence, entitlement, design coordination, permitting, procurement, bidding, contracting, construction, commissioning, and closeout.
Coordinate with utilities, engineers, contractors, equipment providers, and clients on power availability, utility applications, transformers, electrical capacity upgrades, interconnection, and energization schedules.
Assess sites for electrical capacity, accessibility, equipment placement, parking configurations, civil improvements, utility access, and construction constraints.
Coordinate selection, procurement, installation, and integration of chargers, electrical distribution equipment, switchgear, transformers, networking components, and charging management systems.
Manage general contractors, electrical contractors, engineering consultants, equipment vendors, specialty subcontractors, and other project partners to meet quality, schedule, budget, and specification requirements.
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 commitments.
Coordinate site schedules, utility timelines, permitting, contractor resources, and client reporting across multiple geographic markets.
Support utility rebates, government grants, and other EV infrastructure incentive programs, including applications, documentation, compliance tracking, and reporting.
Coordinate inspections, equipment testing, utility energization, charger activation, network connectivity verification, commissioning, turnover documentation, and client acceptance.
Identify and address risks and challenges involving utilities, permitting, equipment availability, site conditions, construction schedules, contractor performance, and budgets.
Coordinate with EV developers, charging network operators, fleet owners, commercial property owners, utilities, and business development teams to support program implementation and client relationships.
Establish project objectives, scope, deliverables, timelines, and performance expectations with clients and cross-functional stakeholders.
Maintain clear stakeholder communication, provide project updates, manage expectations, and deliver responsive customer service.
Monitor milestones, budgets, schedules, and deliverables; report progress and identify risks or delays.
Maintain accurate project schedules, budgets, documentation, reports, and tracking data in company or client project management platforms.
Evaluate project execution and implement improvements to efficiency, cost management, and delivery.
Support compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, electrical codes, permitting requirements, safety standards, client specifications, company policies, procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
Maintain awareness of EV charging industry developments, construction practices, technology, and project management standards.
Maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.
Travel up to 70% to project sites, client offices, utility meetings, and construction locations; overnight stays may be required.
Perform other related duties and meet the physical requirements associated with assigned projects.