EV Construction Due Diligence Lead – West Coast

Turner-; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Utility Project Manager / Due Diligence on the West Coast to lead technical and legal vetting of assets for lease and tenant build-out. You will analyze sites, oversee environmental and entitlement reviews, and coordinate with real estate and transaction teams.

The role requires West Coast residency, 3–5 years in utility projects, and proficiency with Procore and MS Office tools. On-site work with potential travel and competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or a related field.
• Must be located on the West Coast and able to work West Coast Hours.
• Prior experience working with West Coast Utility Companies.
• 3–5 years of experience with nationwide utility new service applications from submission through completion.
• Energy modeling experience is a plus.
• Experience with utility GIS databases.
• Exposure to EV infrastructure or service center construction is beneficial.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and project management tools (e.g., Procore).
• Experience with dashboard tools such as Power BI or Smartsheet is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Site Analysis: rigorous physical due diligence including structural, MEP, and site utility assessments.
• Feasibility Reporting: concise Go/No-Go reports for stakeholders, highlighting cost drivers.
• Build-out Compatibility: assess as-is site conditions against client tech requirements.
• Jurisdictional Review: navigate zoning, land-use, and building codes for viability.
• Permit Strategy: identify discretionary approvals and critical path timelines.
• Environmental & Legal Compliance: review ALTA surveys, Title Commitments and Phase ESA.
• Linguistic precision in Lease Work Letter; define Landlord’s Work and Tenant’s Work.
• Review TI allowances against site conditions to prevent cost overruns.
• Manage consultants (Environmental, Geotechnical, Civil, Structural).
• Audit consultant deliverables for depth and accuracy.
• SOX control responsibilities where applicable.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Prior West Coast utility experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in construction management, engineering, architecture, or related field

Tools

Procore

Power BI

Smartsheet

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Turner & Townsend is seeking an Utility Project Manager / Due Diligence on the West Coast to lead technical and legal vetting of assets for lease and tenant build-out. You will analyze sites, oversee environmental and entitlement reviews, and coordinate with real estate and transaction teams.

The role requires West Coast residency, 3–5 years in utility projects, and proficiency with Procore and MS Office tools. On-site work with potential travel and competitive compensation is offered.