Ground Infrastructure Development Lead

Zipline; Atlanta (GA); Sur place; USD 163 000 - 250 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Equity compensation

Annual bonus

Sales incentives

Medical insurance

Résumé du poste

Zipline is seeking a Development Manager Lead to drive the strategy and execution of ground infrastructure enabling autonomous operations. You will oversee a portfolio from site evaluation through permitting and construction readiness, partnering with Engineering, Construction, Government Affairs, Legal, Operations, Real Estate, and external stakeholders.

As a senior technical leader, you will mentor Development Managers, shape permitting strategy, and manage AHJ and utility coordination.

Qualifications

• 8-15+ years leading land or infrastructure development projects from due diligence through permitting and construction readiness in complex sectors.
• Proven track record delivering multiple concurrent programs.
• Strong technical and business decision-making in civil/utility infrastructure.

Responsabilités

• Lead development and execution of a portfolio of ground infrastructure projects from site identification through permitting and construction readiness.
• Provide technical leadership and strategic guidance for site due diligence, feasibility, design, permitting, and utility coordination.
• Develop and standardize development processes, permitting strategies, design standards, and best practices to improve scalability and execution.
• Mentor Development Managers and guide project teams to ensure consistent execution.
• Oversee due diligence activities: land surveys, title review, easement verification, environmental and geotechnical studies, regulatory assessments.
• Build relationships with AHJs, utility providers, consultants, and external partners and lead negotiations with regulatory agencies.

Connaissances

Project management

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Regulatory navigation

Technical leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Risk mitigation

Team mentoring

Description du poste

Zipline is seeking a Development Manager Lead to drive the strategy and execution of ground infrastructure enabling autonomous operations. You will oversee a portfolio from site evaluation through permitting and construction readiness, partnering with Engineering, Construction, Government Affairs, Legal, Operations, Real Estate, and external stakeholders.

As a senior technical leader, you will mentor Development Managers, shape permitting strategy, and manage AHJ and utility coordination.