EV Design Project Manager – Onsite in Durham

IONNA; North Carolina; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IONNA is seeking a Design Project Manager in Durham, NC to lead 20–30 active design projects, from diligence handoff to AHJ submission, ensuring alignment with brand, product intent, and technical standards. This in-office role requires strong ownership, vendor coordination, and meticulous attention to detail.

You will drive design tasks across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes, with opportunities to influence design standards and team growth over time.

Qualifications

• Background in architectural design or related disciplines.
• 3+ years 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

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Education

Background in architectural design

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Confluence

PM tools

Job description

IONNA is seeking a Design Project Manager in Durham, NC to lead 20–30 active design projects, from diligence handoff to AHJ submission, ensuring alignment with brand, product intent, and technical standards. This in-office role requires strong ownership, vendor coordination, and meticulous attention to detail.

You will drive design tasks across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes, with opportunities to influence design standards and team growth over time.