Senior Design Project Manager (Construction)

TL;DR

Senior Design Project Manager (Construction): Overseeing the full project life-cycle of design and construction for real estate assets with an accent on capital projects ranging from office and R&D to manufacturing and fleet operations. Focus on managing budgets, schedules, procurement, and cross-functional collaboration to deliver complex infrastructure projects from due diligence to close-out.

Location: Must be based in Foster City, CA (On-site)

Company

Zoox is an autonomous vehicle company developing a fully autonomous, purpose-built vehicle and the supporting ecosystem to provide mobility-as-a-service.

What you will do

• Lead multiple capital construction projects from initiation through close-out, owning the entire project lifecycle.
• Manage financial and schedule control systems, including cost estimates, budgets, and change orders.
• Partner with internal teams to develop project programs and collaborate on real estate due diligence.
• Manage procurement by sourcing external partners and recommending project delivery methods.
• Track progress, drive entitlements and permits, and manage executive reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in Architecture, Construction Management, or Engineering.
• Minimum 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years of direct Owner-side design/construction project management.
• Experience leading capital projects between $2M-$50M+ across diverse typologies like R&D, manufacturing, and industrial.
• Strong knowledge of MEP systems and architectural design document review.
• Expertise in contract procurement, analysis, and negotiation.
• High proficiency in Excel, Bluebeam, and MS Project.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive health, long-term care, and disability insurance.
• Life insurance coverage.
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and bereavement.
• Equity compensation through Amazon RSUs and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights.