EV Charging Project Manager I

Charge-X USA; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Charge-X USA is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Project Manager in Dearborn Heights, MI to lead early-stage EV charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with utilities, engineers, contractors, clients, and equipment providers to keep projects moving from load information to commissioning.

The role emphasizes organization, multi-project management, and clear communication, with opportunities to advance into Level 2 PM responsibilities such as permitting and site visits.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable communicating with clients, contractors, engineers, and utility representatives.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.
• Basic understanding of construction or electrical projects preferred.
• Experience with EV charging infrastructure, electrical utilities, construction, or project coordination is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Gather project electrical requirements.
• Prepare and submit load information required by the utility.
• Verify charger quantities, power requirements, and proposed electrical service information.
• Create clear preliminary site layouts showing proposed charger and electrical equipment locations.
• Use mock-ups to communicate the proposed project with clients, utilities, engineers, and internal teams.
• Update mock-ups as site requirements change.
• Prepare preliminary electrical riser diagrams for utility and project coordination.
• Show the general electrical path from utility service equipment to EV charging equipment.
• Coordinate revisions when equipment or service requirements change.
• Submit new service or service-upgrade requests to the appropriate utility.
• Provide required project documents and information.
• Track utility requests and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain communication with utility planners and representatives.
• Coordinate the commissioning process once charger installation is complete.
• Confirm required information has been submitted to the charger/network provider.
• Coordinate scheduling between installers, technicians, network providers, and internal teams.
• Track commissioning issues through completion.
• Maintain accurate project files, notes, and status updates.
• Keep assigned projects moving and follow up on outstanding tasks.
• Communicate project updates, delays, and required actions to the appropriate team members.
• Coordinate documentation between clients, utilities, engineers, contractors, and internal departments.
• Identify potential project issues early and escalating when necessary.
• Manage multiple active projects while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain organized records of submissions, approvals, correspondence, and project documents.

Job description

Charge-X USA is seeking an entry-level Level 1 Project Manager in Dearborn Heights, MI to lead early-stage EV charging infrastructure projects. You will coordinate with utilities, engineers, contractors, clients, and equipment providers to keep projects moving from load information to commissioning.

The role emphasizes organization, multi-project management, and clear communication, with opportunities to advance into Level 2 PM responsibilities such as permitting and site visits.