Onsite EV Design Project Manager (Durham)

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

IONNA, a pioneering EV charging venture, seeks a Design Project Manager to lead 20–30 active design projects from diligence handoff to AHJ submission, ensuring alignment with brand, product intent, and technical standards. This is an in-office role in Durham, NC with majority onsite work and some flexibility for remote work.

You will manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes, review construction documents, drive collaboration, and maintain organized files

Qualifications

• Background in architectural design or related disciplines.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in EV charging infrastructure site design, Telecom or general development design.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD, Bluebeam, Confluence, and PM tools.
• Experience reviewing/redlining drawings and producing quick sketches or layouts.
• Excellent documentation and file management skills.
• Process-driven, proactive, and detail-oriented.
• Experience coordinating across multiple vendors and scopes.

Responsibilities

• Lead 20–30 active design projects at a time, from diligence handoff through AHJ submission.
• Manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes of work.
• Review and redline CDs for accuracy and completeness.
• Drive vendor collaboration and pre-application meetings when required.
• Ensure outputs align with product team guidance, brand standards, and site conditions.
• Maintain organized project files and enforce documentation standards.

Skills

Architectural design

Vendor coordination

Documentation

Detail-oriented

Process-driven

Project management

Education

Architectural design background

EV charging site design experience (3+ years)

Telecom / general development design experience

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Confluence

PM tools

Job description

IONNA, a pioneering EV charging venture, seeks a Design Project Manager to lead 20–30 active design projects from diligence handoff to AHJ submission, ensuring alignment with brand, product intent, and technical standards. This is an in-office role in Durham, NC with majority onsite work and some flexibility for remote work.

You will manage external design vendors across site, architectural, and low-voltage scopes, review construction documents, drive collaboration, and maintain organized files