Utility Project Manager / Due Diligence - EV Construction

Turner & Townsend • San Francisco, CA

2h • $120,000 - $135,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utility Project Manager / Due Diligence serves as a critical lead within the PreConstruction Team, responsible for overseeing the team that is responsible for the comprehensive technical and legal vetting of all potential real estate assets. This role is tasked with the systematic identification of site constraints, regulatory hurdles, and infrastructure requirements for assets targeted for lease and subsequent tenant build-out. The successful candidate will ensure that the transition from site selection to construction commencement is seamless, financially transparent, and fully de-risked.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience with nationwide utility new service applications from submission through completion.
• Experience with utility GIS databases.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management tools (e.g., Procore).
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing project needs.
• Comfortable working in both field and office settings, with occasional travel as needed.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage documentation across multiple projects.
• Knowledge of EV systems, charging infrastructure, or fleet operations.

Nice To Haves

• Energy modeling experience is a plus.
• Exposure to EV infrastructure or service center construction is beneficial.
• Experience with dashboard tools such as Power BI or Smartsheet is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Execute rigorous physical due diligence, including the evaluation of structural integrity, MEP system capacities, and site-specific utility infrastructure.
• Synthesize complex technical data into concise "Go/No-Go" feasibility reports for a range of stakeholders, highlighting potential cost-drivers or schedule-impactors.
• Assess the alignment between "as-is" site conditions and the technical requirements of the client’s prototype or specific use-case.
• Navigate complex municipal zoning ordinances, land-use restrictions, and local building codes to confirm the viability of intended operations.
• Identify required discretionary approvals (e.g., variances, conditional use permits) and establish critical path timelines for procurement.
• Oversee the procurement and critical review of ALTA surveys, Title Commitments, and Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments (ESA).
• Collaborate with Real Estate and Transaction Management to define the Landlord’s Work and Tenant’s Work within the Lease Work Letter, ensuring technical specifications are enforceable and accurate.
• Review Tenant Improvement (TI) allowance requests against verified site conditions to prevent capital expenditure overages.
• Manage a national or regional network of third-party consultants (Environmental, Geotechnical, Civil, and Structural).
• Audit consultant deliverables to ensure all reports meet the company's internal standards for depth and accuracy.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Benefits

• Great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.
• Promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level