Regional Construction Lead — Drone Delivery Infra

Namely; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Zipline is seeking a Regional Construction Manager to own all aspects of ground infrastructure deployment in the region. You will lead contractor evaluation, design review with engineering, and full-site construction management in collaboration with Deployment, Real Estate, and Government Affairs teams to expand Zipline’s network.

You’ll negotiate with external vendors, ensure timelines, and align with Zipline’s strategic goals, while engaging with AHJs and local partners to fast-track approvals

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Civil, Real Estate Development, Finance, Business Administration, Urban Planning, Architecture, Construction Management, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in real estate development or construction.
• Proven ability to manage entitlements and permits for infrastructure projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to align internal stakeholders on project requirements and provide leadership with regular updates on challenges, risks, and opportunities.
• 4+ years of experience working with external design teams (Architectural, Structural, Civil, MEPs) on commercial real estate or construction projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage construction projects, site infrastructure installments, construction contractors, and additional real estate development projects ensuring schedule and cost targets are met or beaten.
• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers, staff, and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJ’s.
• Collaborate closely with jurisdictions, land use counsel, and our Legal team to create pathways for drone delivery in evolving regulatory landscapes.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders, including local jurisdictions, utilities, and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Engage with partners’ Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to ensure alignment on expectations and timelines.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction, assembly, electrical) during bid, pre-construction, construction and site commissioning project phases.

Skills

Project management

Construction management

Entitlements

Stakeholder management

Regulatory navigation

Procore

Bluebeam

Travel readiness

U.S. work eligibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Civil or related field

Tools

Procore

Bluebeam

Job description

Zipline is seeking a Regional Construction Manager to own all aspects of ground infrastructure deployment in the region. You will lead contractor evaluation, design review with engineering, and full-site construction management in collaboration with Deployment, Real Estate, and Government Affairs teams to expand Zipline’s network.

You’ll negotiate with external vendors, ensure timelines, and align with Zipline’s strategic goals, while engaging with AHJs and local partners to fast-track approvals