Manager

Nextpower; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care coverage

Dental and vision

401(k) matching

Paid holidays

Unlimited PTO

Discretionary bonuses

Stock compensation

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a Project Manager to plan and deliver facilities and workplace projects across offices, labs, and manufacturing environments. You’ll oversee schedules, budgets, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution aligned with Nextpower’s brand, safety, and sustainability standards.

You will partner with architects, brokers, contractors, and internal teams on site selection, lease analysis, occupancy planning, and space optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 5+ years of facilities project management experience.
• Experience with design, construction, workplace interiors, and real estate transactions.
• Understanding of lease structures, site selection, and occupancy planning.
• Budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contracts knowledge.
• Proficiency with MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar PM software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven with ability to handle multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and real estate projects from concept to closeout, including programming, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy.
• Partner with stakeholders, architects, consultants, brokers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and track project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, interior design documents, and engineering plans.
• Support space planning, workplace strategy, and occupancy planning to optimize real estate footprint.
• Assist with real estate transactions including lease evaluations, renewals, terminations, and due diligence.
• Conduct site selection and feasibility assessments in coordination with business stakeholders.
• Manage vendor selection, RFPs, contracts, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permitting, codes, and sustainability goals.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and oversee quality.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, change orders, reports, and closeout packages.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field

Tools

MS Project

AutoCAD

Job description

Position Overview

The Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering a portfolio of facilities and workplace projects across Nextpower offices, labs, and manufacturing environments. This includes office buildouts, renovations, space optimization, and real estate initiatives such as site selection, lease analysis, and occupancy planning. The PM will oversee schedules, budgets, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution aligned with Nextpower’s brand, safety, and sustainability standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage facilities and real estate projects from concept to closeout, including programming, design, procurement, construction, and occupancy.
• Partner with stakeholders, architects, consultants, brokers, and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Develop and track project budgets, cost forecasts, schedules, and reporting.
• Review and interpret architectural drawings, interior design documents, and engineering plans.
• Support space planning, workplace strategy, and occupancy planning to optimize Nextpower’s real estate footprint.
• Assist with real estate transactions including lease evaluations, renewals, terminations, and due diligence.
• Conduct site selection and feasibility assessments in coordination with business stakeholders.
• Manage vendor selection, RFPs, contracts, and performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, permitting, codes, and sustainability goals.
• Conduct regular site visits to monitor construction progress, resolve issues, and oversee quality.
• Prepare project documentation including meeting minutes, change orders, reports, and closeout packages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in facilities project management, architecture/interiors, or corporate real estate.
• Experience supporting or managing projects involving design, construction, workplace interiors, space planning, and real estate transactions.
• Understanding of lease structures, site selection, and occupancy planning.
• Working knowledge of budgeting, cost control, scheduling, and contracts.
• Proficiency with MS Project, AutoCAD, or similar project management software.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-starter with initiative, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Experience within a corporate setting a plus

Benefits

Nextpower offers a comprehensive benefits package. We provide health care coverage, dental and vision, 401(K) participation including company matching, company paid holidays with unlimited paid time off, generous discretionary company bonuses, life and disability protection and more. Employees in certain positions may be eligible for stock compensation. All plans are in accordance with relevant plan documents. For more information on Nextpower’s benefits please view our company website at www.nextracker.com.

Pay

Pay is based on market location and may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education and other job-related reasons. The annual salary range for this position is $120,000.00-$130,000.00. (Applicable to California)

About Nextpower

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.

Nextpower is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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