Infrastructure Manager- Design & Construction

1X • San Carlos, CA

1d • $150,000 - $200,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Project Manager - Facilities and Construction owns a continuous portfolio of capital projects supporting 1X's production and R&D spaces. Projects range from smaller layout revisions to multi-million-dollar tenant improvements and are managed from scoping through permitting, construction, commissioning, and close-out. The role serves as the technical point of contact between internal stakeholders and external architects, engineers, contractors, and vendors, with accountability for delivering projects on schedule, within budget, and to the required standard.

The position coordinates mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural scopes; reviews layouts, utility diagrams, and specifications; and builds lightweight project controls for budgets, schedules, changes, and permits. It partners with manufacturing, NPI, lab, engineering, EHS, and leadership stakeholders to translate operational needs into buildable scopes and keep projects moving as requirements change. The role is based in San Carlos and includes time on the production floor and at job sites.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, or MEP engineering; structural or civil engineering; architecture; or construction management.
• At least 5 years of experience delivering capital construction or build-out projects end to end, including permitting and authority-having-jurisdiction coordination, construction, and commissioning.
• Demonstrated ability to review and direct MEP design, including layouts, utility diagrams, and specifications.
• Proven experience managing architects, engineers, general contractors, and vendors through RFP, contract, and execution phases.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent projects, each with its own budget and schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in electrical or mechanical/MEP engineering.
• Professional license.
• Exposure to owner-side project management, including internal stakeholder alignment and capital funding requests.
• Experience with manufacturing, R&D, lab, or test-facility build-outs in hardware, robotics, EV, aerospace, or biotech environments.
• Familiarity with Bay Area permitting and local authorities.
• Exposure to a startup or hyper-growth environment.
• PMP, PE, or LEED credentials.

Responsibilities

• Deliver multiple concurrent capital construction projects from scoping through permitting, construction, commissioning, and close-out, on schedule and within budget.
• Coordinate mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural, and architectural scopes, ensuring layouts, utility diagrams, and specifications are accurate before construction.
• Manage architects, MEP engineers, general contractors, and vendors through scoping, bidding, contracting, and project execution.
• Build and maintain project controls for budgets, schedules, change tracking, and permit status, providing visibility to stakeholders and leadership.
• Partner with manufacturing, NPI, and lab stakeholders to translate needs into buildable project scopes and make trade-off decisions as requirements change.
• Coordinate permitting and authorities having jurisdiction, and oversee construction and commissioning.
• Work in the field, including on the production floor and at job sites.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave.
• 401(k) plan with company match: 100% on the first 3% of contributions and 50% on the next 2%.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) options.
• Commuter benefits for transit and parking.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance and life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for mental health, financial, and personal support.
• Onsite snacks and catered lunches.
• Equity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed