EV Infrastructure Development Lead

ATOMS Careers page; New York (NY); On-site; USD 182,000 - 214,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Discretionary vacation days

Equity awards eligibility

Annual performance-based bonus

Job summary

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to own end-to-end EV infrastructure projects across our network, from acquisitions to energization.

You are a builder who thrives in ambiguity and delivers high-quality, technically complex sites rapidly. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage permitting and zoning, and collaborate with utilities to ensure timely energization and site readiness.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of real estate development or technical infrastructure development experience.
• 7–10 years domain experience in EV charging, electrical infrastructure, data centers, industrial facilities, logistics, energy, or high-power commercial development.
• 5–7 years managing teams or leading complex cross-functional project groups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full lifecycle of EV infrastructure development projects: site selection, acquisitions, design, permitting, construction, utilities coordination, commissioning, and launch.
• Build and execute detailed project plans that balance speed, cost, electrical requirements, grid capacity, and operational readiness.
• Own cross-functional communication across Construction, Engineering, Grid/Utility teams, Finance, and Operations to drive alignment and unblock critical path items.
• Navigate permits, AHJ requirements, zoning, environmental compliance, and state/local regulations related to EV infrastructure.
• Negotiate and draft LOIs for site acquisition, leases, and purchase agreements.
• Partner with utility providers to secure power availability, transformer upgrades, and timely energization.
• Analyze technical and financial data to forecast project health, anticipate issues, and present decisive recommendations to leadership.
• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of development professionals who can deliver multiple sites simultaneously.
• Build scalable processes and playbooks to support rapid expansion across multiple markets.

Skills

Analytical decision-making

Electrical infrastructure

Cross-functional leadership

Detail orientation

Permitting knowledge

Job description

Atoms is building the machines that power the next era of progress. We are seeking a Real Estate Development Manager to own end-to-end EV infrastructure projects across our network, from acquisitions to energization.

You are a builder who thrives in ambiguity and delivers high-quality, technically complex sites rapidly. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage permitting and zoning, and collaborate with utilities to ensure timely energization and site readiness.