Operations Design Manager Operations Design Manager Operations Design Manager

Volkswagen AG

7d•$92,500 - $211,750•Remote

About The Position

Electrify America is committed to revolutionizing the way people charge. As the country's largest open DC fast charging network, Electrify America is actively contributing to electrifying mobility today and building a more sustainable future. At Electrify America, we value innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We strive to establish a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees can develop personally and professionally. As a team member at this rapidly growing company, you can work on state-of-the-art technology and join a team making a significant impact in the world. If you're interested in joining a dynamic, innovative company, Electrify America is a place where you can learn, grow, and make a difference! Brief Role DescriptionThe Ops Design Manager leads Electrify America’s Engineering & Architecture (EA) design team through the full design lifecycle—from site plan creation to construction drawing reviews and design standard development. This role drives innovation in design methodologies, seeking opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality control, shorten schedules, and improve constructability. The Ops Design Manager is also responsible for establishing and managing monthly and quarterly design KPIs across Design-Build (DB) Partners and the EA Construction team. They ensure design progress aligns with permitting timelines and that all internal and external stakeholders remain coordinated and accountable. This role requires strong leadership, a deep technical understanding site planning, architectural and civil design principles, and the ability to connect design, construction, and development teams within a fast-paced national deployment environment. The Ops Design Manager will oversee a team of designers, supporting their technical growth and development. The Ops Design Manager is expected to have AutoCAD Civil 3D expertise, develop drafting standards, and AutoCAD custom tools to deepen the organization and efficiency of the design team. To maintain Electrify America’s construction innovation edge, the Design Manager is expected to stay continuous apprised of emerging construction technologies, attending industry conferences as needed, to pilot new standards. The Ops Design Manager is expected to have a working knowledge of construction estimation, and work in parallel with internal Estimator to accurately predict how design standards inform overall project site development costs.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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

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