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About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what's possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary The Lead EV Charging Deployment Manager, Commercial Development works closely with the Real Estate, Design, Operations and Purchasing managers and shall lead facilities design and construction projects to ensure all financial, administrative, contractual, and technical aspects of multiple projects are being executed, as required. Facilities associated with this role will focus on the charging network, but may include workplaces, production facilities, logistics facilities, retail, and service networks. The primary function of the Lead Deployment Manager is to manage the design, utility grid connection, entitlement, and construction of charging infrastructure and report to the Sr Regional Development Manager within Facilities. The Project Manager is the primary contact for each assigned project and works adjacent to the Real Estate, Service, and Operations Managers. Responsibilities Develop strategies to meet and exceed regional Deployment Goals Able to work independently to execute and improve deliverables within the Deployment organization Possesses deep expertise in electric vehicle charging design, utility coordination, permitting and construction Works effectively with limited supervision, focusing on high-level objectives and able to lead communication with all stakeholders Responsible to develop and maintain critical vendor relationships Accompany the real estate team on site visits, provide design and build feedback to influence site selection and layout. Create concept designs for new sites scouted by the real estate team. Lead concept design, utility due diligence, permitting due diligence, and order ALTA surveys. Generate project budgets. Order, review and redline all drawings produced by either in-house or 3rd party engineering teams. Build relationships with utility companies. Coordinate with stakeholders to generate appropriate utility designs, easements, line extension agreements, and construction orders. Represent Rivian at zoning hearings. Coordinate with municipalities as needed for permits. Create contractor and vendor RFP documents (scope narratives, schedules, etc.), attend job walks and selection/award review meetings. Bid out and award construction contracts. Develop work plans and oversee performance of general contractors, and occasionally directly to trade subcontractors and/or vendors. Oversee the work for compliance with schedule, budget, quality, safety, and overall conformance with the contract documents. Manage owner-furnished, contractor installed items with select preferred vendors. Oversee smooth transition from construction to commissioning and closeout. Resolve field construction problems in coordination with engineering staff, third parties, and other agencies as necessary. Build out Rivian's vendor base by finding, qualifying, and training design firms, material suppliers, and general contractors. Qualifications A bachelor's degree in engineering, architecture, or construction management, is preferred, or similar number of years of experience in the field; and seven (7) years of experience managing construction projects of similar size and complexity. Professional Engineering license is desired but not required. Lead projects "the Rivian way," providing professional influence on the work exemplifying respect, leadership, commitment, vision and te