Infrastructure Project Manager

1X; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

A robotics innovator in Palo Alto is seeking an experienced Infrastructure Development Project Manager to lead capital and facilities projects from design to commissioning. The role involves managing project teams, overseeing technical coordination across various engineering scopes, and ensuring that projects are delivered on time and within budget. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in technical project management and a degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• 8+ years leading infrastructure or capital projects in technical environments.
• Extensive experience with general contractors and architects.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and MEP layouts.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle execution of infrastructure build-out projects.
• Manage high-performing project teams focused on critical initiatives.
• Develop and analyze concept designs and feasibility studies.

Skills

Project management

Technical drawing interpretation

Cost control

Scheduling

Risk mitigation

Education

Degree in Architecture, Engineering, or Construction Management

Job description

Infrastructure Development Project Manager

Location: Palo Alto, Ca

About 1X:
We build humanoid robots that work alongside people to solve labor shortages and create abundance.

Role Overview

We are seeking an Infrastructure Development Project Manager to lead capital and facilities projects end-to-end, from early design through construction and commissioning. This role owns technical coordination across MEP, civil/structural, and architectural scopes, and is accountable for on-time, on-budget delivery of complex build-outs.

You Will

• Lead full lifecycle execution of infrastructure and facilities build-out projects, including offices, labs, testing environments, and production spaces.
• Manage high-performing project teams comprised of internal and external resources focused on company-critical initiatives related to vehicle production.
• Develop and review concept designs, technical assessments, utility requirements, and feasibility studies.
• Coordinate project delivery across MEP systems, civil/structural, architectural, and base-building infrastructure.
• Manage general contractors, subcontractors, architects, engineers, and specialty consultants through design, construction, and commissioning.
• Review and contribute to design drawings, mechanical and electrical layouts, utility diagrams, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Oversee day‑to‑day construction activities, ensuring work meets quality, safety, schedule, and budget requirements.
• Deliver executive‑level project summaries to drive leadership engagement, alignment, and decision‑making.
• Lead commissioning, testing, and handover of new infrastructure and facility spaces.
• Partner with facilities operations to integrate new systems into ongoing site operations.
• Develop long‑term infrastructure plans related to capacity, utilities, space planning, and future expansion.
• Maintain complete project documentation, including as‑builds, permits, commissioning packages, and engineering records.

Must Have

• Degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or equivalent practical experience.
• 8+ years leading infrastructure, facilities, or capital projects in technical environments (industrial, robotics, manufacturing, hardware technology, clean energy, or similar).
• Advanced knowledge and proven delivery across structural, architectural, mechanical, electrical, safety, and controls scopes.
• Extensive experience working with general contractors, architects, engineering consultants, and building trades.
• Strong ability to interpret and develop technical drawings, MEP layouts, and construction documentation.
• Demonstrated success managing projects from concept → design → construction → commissioning.
• Strong project management skills, including cost control, scheduling, and risk mitigation.
• Ability to operate in a high‑performance, cross‑functional environment with tight timelines and aggressive goals.
• Willingness and capacity to work long hours on demanding, high‑stakes projects.

Benefits & Compensation

• Salary Range: $145,000 – $200,000
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer

1X is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.