EV Charging Construction Project Lead

EVgo; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 107,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision coverage

401(k) with matching

HSA & FSA for medical and dependent‑ca

Uncapped paid time off and parental/b]

Job summary

EVgo, a leading US EV charging network, is seeking a Sr. Associate, Construction Project Manager in Sacramento to co-manage charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate site development, scheduling, documentation, and contractor communications, working under senior managers to progress from preconstruction to commissioning.

Travel ~15–25% may be required. This role includes developing schedules, tracking risks, maintaining permits, and ensuring safety and compliance while contributing

Qualifications

• Combination of education and hands-on experience in lieu of a formal degree.
• 2–4 years of experience in construction project coordination or management, with exposure to the full project delivery lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and project workstreams with growing independence in a construction or infrastructure environment.
• Working knowledge of construction scheduling, permitting processes, and contractor coordination.
• Proficiency in project management tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, or equivalent); experience with Salesforce or Sitetracker a plus.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to coordinate effectively across internal teams and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Co-manage assigned EV charging construction projects under the supervision of a senior construction project manager, taking ownership of specific project workstreams from preconstruction through commissioning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, milestone trackers, and status reports; flag variances and risks proactively to the supervising project manager.
• Support change order tracking and documentation; assist with evaluation of scope change impacts on cost and schedule under senior guidance.
• Conduct site visits to monitor construction progress, observe quality of work, and support punch walk documentation.
• Maintain complete project documentation including permits, contracts, inspection records, as-builts, and grant-related files.
• Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams on assigned project tasks, including Site Development, Development Engineering, Supply Chain, and Asset Management.
• Communicate with contractors, subcontractors, and vendors on day-to-day project coordination; track submittals, RFIs, and deliverable status with direction from senior construction managers.
• Support utility and AHJ coordination, tracking interconnection milestones and permitting conditions; escalates delays or issues appropriately.
• Prepare and distribute meeting agendas and notes; track and follow up on action items with project stakeholders.
• Identify and track project risks and open issues; maintain risk logs and elevate emerging concerns to the supervising project manager with recommended mitigation steps.
• Observe and support enforcement of safety standards and OSHA compliance on project sites; report site safety observations accurately.
• Maintain public funding documentation in accordance with NEVI, DOE, or state grant program requirements.
• Contribute to team process improvement by identifying documentation and workflow gaps and suggesting solutions.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support team and organizational objectives.

Skills

Communication

Multitasking

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Civil or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Salesforce

Sitetracker

Job description

EVgo, a leading US EV charging network, is seeking a Sr. Associate, Construction Project Manager in Sacramento to co-manage charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate site development, scheduling, documentation, and contractor communications, working under senior managers to progress from preconstruction to commissioning.

Travel ~15–25% may be required. This role includes developing schedules, tracking risks, maintaining permits, and ensuring safety and compliance while contributing