Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and generous PTO

Job summary

Nextpower LLC in California is seeking a Project Manager to lead a portfolio of facilities and workplace projects, including office buildouts, renovations, space optimization, and real estate initiatives. You will oversee schedules, budgets, vendors, and stakeholders to ensure high-quality execution aligned with Nextpower's brand, safety, and sustainability standards.

Responsibilities include program management from concept to closeout, lease evaluations, site selection, and ensuring regulatory

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Interior Design, Facilities Management, Real Estate, Construction Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of facilities project management or related real estate experience.
• Experience with 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 or AutoCAD.

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.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Architecture/Facilities

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.

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 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)

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.

We are 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.