Facilities Development Senior Project Manager

Joby Aviation; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Joby Aviation in California is seeking a Facilities Development Senior Project Manager to deliver capital projects from concept through commissioning across its multi-site portfolio, including R&D, manufacturing, and flight test facilities. You will own end-to-end workstreams, manage budgets, schedules, and quality, and partner with Workplace, Facilities Maintenance, IT, Security, EHS and other teams.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Engineering, or a related

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field.
• 6+ years of relevant experience delivering facilities or construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP, structural, civil).
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control skills.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of capital projects, typically $1M–$15M, including scope, schedule, budget, and quality.
• Manage feasibility, programming, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover with limited oversight.
• Lead budgets, forecasts, change control, and stakeholder reporting; escalate risks with clear recommendations.
• Lead selection and day-to-day management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Partner with Workplace, Facilities Maintenance, IT, Security, EHS, and other teams for operational readiness.
• Ensure compliance with codes, FAA/airport requirements, environmental regs, and internal standards.

Skills

Project management

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.

Overview

The Facilities Development Senior Project Manager delivers capital projects from concept through commissioning at sites within Joby's multi-site portfolio (R&D, manufacturing, flight test, office, and support facilities). Operating as a specialist individual contributor within the Facilities Development PMO, this role owns project workstreams end to end, managing large projects with limited oversight and partnering across teams to solve complex delivery challenges.

Responsibilities

Own end-to-end delivery of capital projects, typically $1M–$15M, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and qualityManage feasibility, programming, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities with limited oversight from the PMO LeadProvide solutions to complex project issues in creative and effective ways, exhibiting in-depth knowledge of delivery methods and an understanding of company objectivesManage project budgets, forecasts, change control, and stakeholder reporting; escalation risks and trade-offs with clear recommendationsLead selection and day-to-day management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultantsPartner with Workplace, Facilities Maintenance, IT, Security, EHS, and other teams to provide professional expertise on complex matters and ensure operational readiness, considering downstream implications of project decisionsFrequently advise stakeholders and peers on project delivery matters; contribute to PMO templates and processesEnsure compliance with applicable codes, FAA/airport requirements (when applicable), environmental regulations, and internal standards

Required

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experienceIn-depth experience managing facilities or construction projects of diverse scope, including independently managing large projects or major workstreamsStrong knowledge of building systems (MEP, structural, civil)Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control skills; sound judgment on issues where errors would require a project plan revision and cost significant time or moneyAbility to partner effectively across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders, including senior leadersProficiency with PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Procore, or Bluebeam

Desired

Experience with industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or airport facilitiesProfessional certifications (PMP, CCM, PE, LEED AP, or similar)Familiarity with FAA processes and environmental reviews (CEQA/NEPA)Experience supporting fast-growing or highly regulated environments

Additional Information

Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,100 - $148,700/yr . The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.

Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer