Remote Drone Infrastructure Launch Manager

Wing; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 116,000 - 154,000; Full time

Job summary

Wing is seeking a Construction Site Launch Manager to join the Real Estate and Site Launch team. This is a remote role based in the United States requiring up to 50% travel. You will own deployment of Wing Nests nationwide, executing playbooks while driving efficiency and standardization across regions.

The candidate will manage budgets, vendors, and cross-functional teams, aligning stakeholders to refine launch standards and ensure timely, cost-effective site deployments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in construction project management or multi-site deployment.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Leadership & Budget Oversight: Hold direct accountability for contracts and budgets to ensure on-time deployments.
• Site Execution & Sequencing: Manage field workflows from permit to handover with milestones.
• Process Optimization: Identify gaps and refine playbooks and SOPs to improve tracking.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Reporting: Report progress to leadership and resolve bottlenecks early.
• Team Coordination: Coach field staff to ensure consistent quality across regions.

Skills

Construction PM

Vendor management

SOPs development

Budget management

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Smartsheet

Monday.com

Job description

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About Wing:

Wing offers drone delivery as a safe, fast, and sustainable solution for last mile logistics. Consumer appetites for on-demand services are increasing, but current delivery methods are inefficient, costly, and contribute to road accidents and air pollution. Wing’s fleet of highly automated delivery drones can transport small packages directly from businesses to homes on-demand, in minutes. We design, build, and operate our aircraft, and offer drone delivery services on two continents. Our technology is designed to be easy to integrate into existing delivery and logistics networks, offering a scalable drone delivery solution for a broad range of businesses. Wing is a part of Google's parent company, Alphabet, and our mission is to create the preferred means of delivery for the planet. If you're ready to do the greatest work of your life, come join us.

About the Role:

Wing is looking for a Construction Site Launch Manager to join our Real Estate and Site Launch team. This is a remote role, based in the United States, and requires up to 50% travel. In this role, you will own the deployment of Wing Nests (drone charging and operational infrastructure) nationwide. You will execute existing deployment playbooks while independently identifying efficiency gaps and driving process optimizations. We are seeking a highly motivated, high-accountability individual who excels in fast-paced environments, holds direct budget ownership, and aligns cross-functional teams to refine and elevate our launch standards.

What You’ll Do:

• Vendor Leadership & Budget Oversight: Hold direct accountability for GC contracts and material budgets to ensure on-time, cost-effective deployments. Negotiate terms, enforce strict SLAs, and maintain audit-ready financial tracking.
• Site Execution & Sequencing: Manage field workflows from permit approval through operational handover, maintaining sequential deployment milestones across multiple concurrent sites.
• Process Optimization: Identify efficiency gaps in current playbooks, refine site launch standards, and improve operational tracking across Smartsheet, Wesco, and proprietary installation trackers.
• Cross-Functional Alignment & Reporting: Interface directly with leadership to report site progress, escalate risks, and resolve inter-team bottlenecks early.
• Team Coordination: Provide operational guidance and mentorship to field coordinators and deployment specialists to ensure consistent quality across all regions.
  
  

What You’ll Need:

• 3+ years of experience in construction project management, field operations, site deployment, or multi-site vendor management.
• Demonstrated experience managing material/GC budgets, negotiating vendor agreements, and holding contractors accountable to SLAs.
• Track record of building or optimizing deployment playbooks and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Proficiency with project tracking tools (Smartsheet, Monday.com, or equivalent relational trackers).
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past 36 months, and the ability to travel up to 50% domestically.
  
  

The US base salary range for this full-time position is the salary range below + bonus + equity + benefits. Wing’s salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your location during the hiring process.

Salary Range: $116,000 USD - $154,000 USD

Wing is an equal opportunity employer and it is Wing's policy to comply with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. Employment at Wing is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. Wing does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law.

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