Preconstruction Due Diligence Consultant – EV Construction Management

Turner & Townsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 350,000; Full time

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Job summary

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Preconstruction Due Diligence Consultant to lead the initial site selection and planning for a rapid network of EV service centers. You’ll assess feasibility, navigate zoning and permitting, and align with internal teams to ensure each location is ready for development.

You’ll manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment, review third-party reports, identify site risks, and propose mitigation strategies while coordinating with Real Estate, Design &

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or related field.
• 3+ years of zoning, entitlements, and due diligence experience for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing multi-site development programs in fast-paced environments.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management with cross-functional/external agencies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level reporting/presentations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end due diligence for potential new site acquisitions.
• Review third-party reports (Phase I/II ESAs, ALTA surveys, PCAs) and provide actionable recommendations.
• Identify site risks early and propose mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Evaluate site access, traffic patterns, and ingress/egress feasibility.
• Interpret landlord/tenant obligations for base building construction.
• Align with Real Estate, Design & Construction to meet operational/infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with Entitlements to identify permitting risks and develop solutions.
• Create and maintain standardized due diligence processes, checklists, and reporting tools.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

EV infrastructure

Executive reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

• Full-time

Company Description

Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries.

Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Working inpartnershipmakes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects andprogrammesas we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

Our capabilities includeprogramme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions.

We aremajority-ownedby CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premierprogramme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend are seeking a Preconstruction Due Diligence Consultant to conduct the initial and critical phase of site selection and planning for a rapidly expanding network of EV service centers. This role is central to evaluating site feasibility, navigating zoning and permitting processes, and ensuring each location is positioned for successful development. You’ll manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced environment, working closely with internal teams and city agencies to overcome logistical and regulatory challenges.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the end-to-end due diligence process for potential new site acquisitions.
• Review third-party reports (e.g., Phase I/II ESAs, ALTA surveys, Property Condition Assessments) and provide actionable written recommendations on site viability.
• Identify and communicate site-specific risks early in the process, proposing mitigation strategies and alternatives.
• Evaluate site access and circulation, including traffic patterns, turning movements, and ingress/egress feasibility.
• Read, interpret, and summarize landlord work letters, structural exhibits, and delivery conditions.
• Evaluate landlord vs. tenant responsibilities for base building construction.
• Align with internal teams (Real Estate, Design and Construction) to ensure site plans meet operational and infrastructure needs.
• Collaborate with Entitlements team to identify permitting risks and opportunities, and develop creative solutions to address site access, traffic flow, and regulatory constraints.
• Create and maintain standardized processes, checklists, and reporting tools for due diligence activities.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Real Estate Development, Construction Management, or a related field is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience in zoning, entitlements, and due diligence for commercial, industrial, or infrastructure projects.
• Proven track record managing multi-site development programs in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with experience influencing cross-functional teams and external agencies.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results under tight deadlines.
• Experience with EV infrastructure, electrical systems, and service facility planning.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including executive-level reporting and presentations.

Additional Information

The salary range for this role is $125,000 - $350,000. This range reflects the company's good faith estimate of the base salary for this position at the time of the posting. Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, skills, qualifications, and internal equity.

• In addition to base salary, employees may be eligible for bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.

*On-site presence and requirements may change depending on our client's needs.

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