Design Project Manager

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IONNA, a pioneering EV charging venture, seeks a Design Project Manager to lead 20–30 active design projects from diligence handoff to AHJ submission, ensuring alignment with brand, product intent, and technical standards. This is an in-office role in Durham, NC with majority onsite work and some flexibility for remote work.

You will manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes, review construction documents, drive collaboration, and maintain organized files

Qualifications

• Background in architectural design or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in EV charging infrastructure site design, Telecom or general development design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Confluence, and PM tools.
• Experience reviewing/redlining drawings and producing quick sketches or layouts.
• Excellent documentation and file management skills.
• Process-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Experience coordinating across multiple vendors and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead 20–30 active design projects at a time, from diligence handoff through AHJ submission.
• Manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes of work.
• Review and redline CDs for accuracy and completeness.
• Drive vendor collaboration and pre-application meetings when required.
• Ensure outputs align with product team guidance, brand standards, and site conditions.
• Maintain organized project files and enforce documentation standards.

Skills

Architectural design

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Project management

Education

Architectural design background

EV charging site design experience (3+ years)

Telecom / general development design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Confluence

PM tools

Job description

This role requires a full-time onsite presence in Durham, NC. While occasional remote work flexibility may be available, candidates should expect to work onsite the majority of the time and be actively engaged with local teams and leadership.

Please note: We are only able to consider candidates who are U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (green card holders) and who do not require current or future visa sponsorship of any sort.

Target Base Range for this role is $65k-$80k, dependent upon experience.

About Us: Are you ready to electrify your career and drive the future of sustainable transportation? Join IONNA, the groundbreaking joint venture founded by eight automotive titans, as we redefine the EV charging landscape across North America.

Job Summary: We’re seeking a Design Project Manager to lead the execution of EV charging station design projects. This role is focused on managing 20–30 active design projects at a time, driving them from Diligence handoff through the Design process for initial AHJ submission, and ensuring alignment with IONNA’s brand, product intent, and technical standards.

This is a hands-on, in office role that requires strong project ownership, vendor coordination, and attention to detail. While the role is primarily focused on execution, there may be opportunities to influence design standards and team growth over time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Kick off and manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage and other scopes of work
• Ensure design outputs align with guidance set by the IONNA product team, brand standards, and properly address existing site conditions
• Review and redline construction documents (CDs) for accuracy and completeness
• Drive vendors to collaborate effectively
• Participate in pre-application meetings when required
• Drive projects toward first AHJ submission and handoff to the Site Development team
• Maintain organized project files and enforce documentation standards

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Project Throughput: Number of sites successfully completed in preparation for first AHJ submittals
• CD review turnaround time: Average elapsed time from A&E submission to review complete for each CD package.
• Submission Completeness: Number of complete submissions divided by number of total submissions measured monthl

Education & Experience Qualifications

• Background in architectural design or related disciplines
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in EV charging infrastructure site design, Telecom or general development design
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Confluence, and PM tools
• Experience reviewing/redlining drawings and producing quick sketches or layouts
• Excellent documentation and file management skills
• Process-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented
• Experience coordinating across multiple vendors and scopes

Why IONNA?

• Be part of a pioneering venture backed by the world's leading automakers.
• Work with state-of-the-art technology that's reshaping the automotive industry.
• Contribute directly to a sustainable future powered by renewable energy.
• Thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where your ideas can make a real difference.
• Unparalleled opportunities for professional growth and visibility in a rapidly expanding field.

Join the ChargeThis isn't just a job – it's your chance to be a driving force in the EV revolution, with unparalleled exposure to industry leaders and decision-makers.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.

IONNA is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices through a competitive base salary, as well as offering bonus programs, comprehensive benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, 401(K), and paid holidays. Actual base salaries are based on several factors unique to each candidate, including but not limited to skill set, experience, certifications, and specific work location.

We are committed to an inclusive and diverse team. IONNA is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, national origin, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any legally protected status.