Project Manager
EverCharge · Hayward, California, United States · $90K–$110K/yr
Electrical Equipment Manufacturing · 51-200 employees
About the role
The Project Manager will oversee the full lifecycle of EV charging projects, including permitting, construction, and final closeout. They are responsible for managing vendor relationships, project schedules, and client communications to ensure high-quality execution.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in EV charging, electrical, or commercial construction project management. Proficiency in ERP/PM software and a strong understanding of electrical site plans and municipal permitting processes are required.
Full description
Job Title: Project Manager
About the Role
We are looking for a proactive and communicative Project Manager to join our team! In this role, you will be the central driving force supporting the entire lifecycle of our EV charging projects. From initial pre-sales intake through permitting, construction, and final closeout, you will manage timelines, vendor relationships, and client communications to ensure seamless, high-quality execution.
Key Responsibilities
● Contractor & Vendor Management: Recruit, vet, and manage qualified electrical contractors, ensuring they meet insurance, safety, and experience standards while negotiating quotes to protect company Gross Margin (GM) targets.
● Project Intake & Scheduling: Review incoming project details, establish realistic project schedules and milestones in our software, and forecast major events to align with revenue goals.
● Stakeholder Communication: Serve as the primary face of the project for clients and internal teams, facilitating regular status calls, pre-construction meetings, and managing expectations from small businesses to enterprise corporations.
● Site Design & Order Logistics: Collaborate with Electrical Professional Engineers to finalize site designs, verify hardware requirements, and manage sales order shipments and delivery logistics for sites and contractors.
● Permitting & Utility Coordination: Coordinate business licenses, manage third-party permit companies (or directly prepare/submit applications), review electrical drawings, and oversee utility or equipment upgrade planning.
● Execution & Quality Closeout: Oversee active deployments, confirm equipment is operating post-construction, verify that all required municipal inspections are approved, and collect necessary closeout documentation.
● Financial & System Tracking: Manage project purchase orders and vendor invoices in NetSuite, ensure accurate tracking of milestones, and collaborate with Finance to process vendor payments post-inspection.
Required Skills & Experience
● Industry Experience: 2+ year experience in Project management in EV charging infrastructure (EVSE), electrical construction, or commercial construction/energy sectors.
● Technical & System Literacy: Strong grasp of electrical scopes of work, site plans, and engineering drawings, alongside proficiency in ERP/PM software (such as NetSuite), Procor and JIRA.
● Permitting & Regulatory Knowledge: Demonstrated experience navigating local municipal permitting processes (Authorities Having Jurisdiction - AHJs) and working with utility providers.
● Financial Acumen: Proven ability to manage project budgets, evaluate contractor pricing, and maintain strict alignment with profit margin goals.
● Communication & Leadership: Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and organizational skills with a track record of driving cross-functional collaboration and client satisfaction under pressure.