Project Manager

Green Water & Power, LLC • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $100,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Green Water and Power is seeking an experienced Project Manager to build and lead our new dedicated Greenfield Construction Team. This role owns new-build EV charging infrastructure projects from raw, undeveloped land through energization and handoff to our Operations & Maintenance team, including site civil work, underground utilities, concrete foundations, electrical service, and charger installation. You will direct a traveling team of skilled trades and subcontractors on projects nationwide. This is a high-visibility leadership position for a seasoned construction professional who has delivered ground-up projects and wants the opportunity to shape a team and a playbook from the start.

Requirements

• Minimum 4-5 years of construction experience.
• Proven track record managing site civil, underground utility, concrete, and electrical scopes on the same project.
• Experience coordinating with utilities on new services, service upgrades, and low- and medium-voltage electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, grading, structural, and electrical drawings, including single-line diagrams.
• Working knowledge of the NEC (including Article 625 for EV charging systems), OSHA construction standards, and local building codes.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Proficiency with scheduling and project management software (e.g., Salesforce) and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to manage client, utility, and AHJ relationships.
• Capable of managing multiple concurrent projects in different locations.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience with EV charging, solar, battery storage, or other energy infrastructure projects.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Lead due diligence and pre-construction site walks, reviewing geotechnical reports, survey and topographic data, existing utilities, site access, and drainage.
• Review civil, structural, and electrical plan sets and single-line diagrams with engineering; identify constructability issues and value-engineering opportunities before mobilization.
• Develop baseline and look-ahead schedules, budgets, and staffing and equipment plans that sequence excavation, underground, concrete, backfill, and electrical work.
• Coordinate service applications and make-ready work with serving utilities, including transformer pad, service, and metering requirements, and track utility milestones against the schedule.
• Direct day-to-day activities of the Greenfield Team and subcontractors; lead daily safety huddles and weekly progress meetings.
• Ensure 811 utility locates are requested and maintained before any ground disturbance and that critical utilities are verified by potholing.
• Schedule and coordinate AHJ inspections, special inspections, compaction and concrete testing, and utility inspections; maintain inspection logs.
• Partner with the procurement manager on materials and long-lead equipment (switchgear, transformers, chargers) and coordinate deliveries to remote sites.
• Track budget, labor hours, equipment utilization, and change orders; manage RFIs and submittals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for property owners, developers, and client representatives.
• Lead punch lists, final inspections, and commissioning of electrical systems and chargers.
• Deliver as-built drawings, test reports, warranties, and O&M documentation, and hand off completed sites to GWP's O&M team.
• Mentor team members and cross-train them across trades, supporting their growth toward certifications and leadership roles.
• Review and approve time reporting, expense reports, per diem, and travel logistics for the team.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Sr. Construction Manager.

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience (DOE), up to $140,000 annually.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits package.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off.
• Paid training and reimbursement for approved certifications.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a rapidly expanding industry.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment that values diversity.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on the transition to sustainable energy solutions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree