Facilities Development Senior Project Manager

Front Door Defense; San Carlos, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 108,000 - 149,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) with company match

Employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Paid time off

Job summary

Joby is seeking a Facilities Development Senior Project Manager to lead capital projects from concept through commissioning across its sites in California, including R&D, manufacturing, flight test, and office facilities. You’ll own end-to-end delivery, manage scope, schedule, budget, and quality, and coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet business objectives.

Requirements include a Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture with 6+ years of experience, strong knowledge of building

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience managing facilities or construction projects of diverse scope, including large workstreams.
• Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP, structural, civil).
• Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control skills with sound judgment.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end delivery of capital projects from feasibility to turnover.
• Lead feasibility, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities.
• Manage budgets, forecasts, change control, and stakeholder reporting.
• Lead selection and daily management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants.
• Collaborate with Workplace, Facilities Maintenance, IT, Security, EHS, and other teams.
• Advise stakeholders on project delivery matters and contribute to PMO templates.
• Ensure compliance with codes, FAA/airport requirements when applicable, and internal standards.

Skills

PM tools proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in CM/Engineering/Architecture

Tools

Smartsheet

MS Project

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Facilities Development Senior Project Manager

Lead capital projects from concept to commissioning across Joby sites, ensuring on-time on-budget compliance

Location: San Carlos, California

Compensation: $108,100 - 148,700 USD / year

About The Role

Joby Facilities Development Senior Project Manager

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 quality
• Manage feasibility, programming, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities with limited oversight from the PMO Lead
• Provide solutions to complex project issues in creative and effective ways, exhibiting in-depth knowledge of delivery methods and an understanding of company objectives
• Manage project budgets, forecasts, change control, and stakeholder reporting; elevate risks and trade-offs 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 to provide professional expertise on complex matters and ensure operational readiness, considering downstream implications of project decisions
• Frequently advise stakeholders and peers on project delivery matters; contribute to PMO templates and processes
• Ensure 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 experience
• In-depth experience managing facilities or construction projects of diverse scope, including independently managing large projects or major workstreams
• Strong 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 money
• Ability to partner effectively across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders, including senior leaders
• Proficiency with PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Procore, or Bluebeam

Desired

• Experience with industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or airport facilities
• Professional 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