Preconstruction Planner - EV Construction

Turner & Townsend; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Preconstruction Planner - EV Construction to develop early-phase spatial planning and site feasibility plans for electric vehicle (EV) operations facilities in support of the Preconstruction Design Manager.

This role is responsible for producing high-quality test fits, site analysis plans and conceptual layouts that inform cost modeling constructability evaluation and decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in architectural planning or early-phase design.
• Experience with entitlement/feasibility studies preferred.
• Experience designing EV charging infrastructure and coordinating with electrical systems.
• AutoCAD proficiency; basic Bluebeam knowledge.
• Google apps proficiency.
• Zoning analysis and building code knowledge.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work under tight timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and shifting priorities.

Responsibilities

• Create site layouts, feasibility studies, and early-stage design concepts for EV facilities.
• Produce detailed drawings for service areas, spaces, and site infrastructure.
• Design and coordinate EV charging layouts with accessibility and electrical requirements.
• Collaborate with Preconstruction and Design teams to align design with operations.
• Provide architectural input during due diligence and planning.
• SOX control responsibilities may apply where relevant.

Skills

Architectural planning

Early-phase design

Communication

Collaboration

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Architecture/Architectural Engineering or related field

Tools

AutoCAD

Bluebeam

Google apps

Job 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 in partnership makes it possible to deliver the world’s most impactful projects and programs as we turn challenge into opportunity and complexity into success.

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

We are majority-owned by 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 premier program, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.

Job Description

Turner & Townsend is seeking a Preconstruction Planner - EV Construction to develop early-phase spatial planning and site feasibility plans for electric vehicle (EV) operations facilities in support of the Preconstruction Design Manager. This role is responsible for producing high-quality test fits, site analysis plans and conceptual layouts that inform cost modeling constructability evaluation and decisions. This role combines critical thinking skills with design expertise and strong proficiency in architectural design tools.

Responsibilities

• Create site layouts, feasibility studies, and early-stage design concepts for new and existing EV operations facilities.
• Produce detailed drawings and documentation for facility components including service areas, support spaces, and site infrastructure.
• Design and coordinate EV charging layouts, ensuring compliance with accessibility standards and electrical requirements.
• Work closely with the Preconstruction and Design management teams to align design with operational needs.
• Participate in site evaluation, providing architectural input during due diligence and planning phase.
• SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Architecture, Architectural Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in architectural planning or early-phase design.
• Experience supporting entitlement or feasibility studies is preferred.
• Experience designing EV charging infrastructure and coordinating with electrical systems is a plus.
• Proficiency in AutoCAD. Basic knowledge of Bluebeam.
• Proficiency in Google apps and interface is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of zoning analysis and building code principles.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to work efficiently under short pursuit timelines.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities across diverse teams.
• Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects and adapt to shifting priorities.

Additional Information

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

The base salary range for this role is $110K-$130K. 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

Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

Please find out more about us at www.turnerandtownsend.com/ and https://www.heery.com/

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