Senior Design Project Manager, Places & Build

Zoox; Foster City (CA); On-site; USD 163,000 - 228,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Stock options

Paid time off

Job summary

Zoox in Foster City, CA is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee the full life-cycle of design and construction for its real estate assets, from pre-design through occupancy. You will drive budgets from $50K to $30M+ and manage procurement, permits, and reporting.

The role requires 10+ years of experience, strong Excel and PM tool proficiency, and leadership across engineering, architecture, and construction teams to ensure timely, on-budget delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field is required.
• 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years on owner-side design/construction PM.
• Experience leading capital projects $2M–$50M+ across multiple typologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead multiple capital construction projects from initiation to close‑out.
• Provide critical financial and schedule management with control systems.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams on programs and due diligence.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Decision making

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's or graduate degree in Architecture, Construction Management or Engineering

Tools

Excel

Bluebeam

MS Project

Primavera P6

Job description

As Senior Project Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the full project life-cycle of design and construction for Zoox’s various real estate assets. Our capital projects include a wide variety of typologies—from office and amenities to engineering/R&D, manufacturing, testing/proving grounds, fleet operations, fleet charging and fleet service sites. Project sizes, complexity and budgets will vary from $50K to $30M+. You will own project delivery beginning with pre‑lease site due diligence and project planning all the way through project occupancy and closeout. The candidate will need to know all aspects of project delivery—including fiscal and schedule, design, construction and delivery.

In This Role, You Will

• Lead multiple capital construction projects of various complexity from initiation through close‑out, owning the entire project lifecycle from pre‑design through commissioning.
• Provide critical financial and schedule management, including creating and monitoring control systems for cost estimates, budgets, value engineering, schedules, and change orders, and reviewing/approving all architect, engineer, contractor, and vendor invoices.
• Partner with internal cross‑functional teams to develop project programs, master‑plan campus/city level projects, and collaborate with real estate teams on due diligence and lease negotiations.
• Manage procurement by sourcing appropriate team members (External PMs, Architects, MEP Engineers, and other trades) through the RFP process and contract execution, and by developing/recommending the project delivery method (Design‑Build, Design‑Bid‑Build or other).
• Accountable for deliverables while tracking progress, driving all required entitlements, permits, and contracts, completing bid review and analysis for formal funding recommendations, and managing weekly and quarterly executive reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or graduate degree in a related field such as Architecture, Construction Management or Engineering required.
• Minimum 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years of direct owner‑side design/construction project management.
• Comprehensive experience leading capital projects between $2M-$50M+ across a large variety of technical project typologies, including R&D, manufacturing, industrial, office/amenity, and drive‑in thermal chambers.
• Comprehensive experience directing architectural and engineering design, including document review and comment on associated specifications, paired with strong knowledge of MEP systems (engineering and construction).
• Expert knowledge to procure, analyze, negotiate, and direct architect, engineer, vendor, and contractor contracts and other legal documents.
• High proficiency in Excel for budget development and management, along with proficiency in Bluebeam and MS Project (P6 highly desired).
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including the strong ability to produce and deliver effective, concise, and persuasive presentations and project status reports for leadership and the executive level.
• Strong ability to successfully manage multiple projects at one time, work independently with minimal direct supervision, and identify risks to develop mitigation plans.

$163,000 - $228,000 a year

Base Salary Range

There are three major components to compensation for this position: salary, Amazon Restricted Stock Units (RSUs), and Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights. A sign‑on bonus may be offered as part of the compensation package. The listed range applies only to the base salary. Compensation will vary based on geographic location and level. Leveling, as well as positioning within a level, is determined by a range of factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate's relevant years of experience, domain knowledge and interview performance. The salary range listed in this posting is representative of the range of levels Zoox is considering for this position.

Zoox also offers a comprehensive package of benefits, including paid time off (e.g., sick leave, vacation, bereavement), unpaid time off, Zoox Stock Appreciation Rights, Amazon RSUs, health insurance, long‑term care insurance, long‑term and short‑term disability insurance, and life insurance.

About Zoox

Zoox is developing the first ground‑up, fully autonomous vehicle fleet and the supporting ecosystem required to bring this technology to market. Sitting at the intersection of robotics, machine learning, and design, Zoox aims to provide the next generation of mobility‑as‑a‑service in urban environments. We’re looking for top talent that shares our passion and wants to be part of a fast‑moving and highly execution‑oriented team.

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Accommodations

If you need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process please reach out to [e-mail] if you want to talk until we find a good solution, or your assigned recruiter.

A Final Note

You do not need to match every listed expectation to apply for this position. Here at Zoox, we know that diverse perspectives foster the innovation we need to be successful, and we are committed to building a team that encompasses a variety of backgrounds, experiences, and skills. We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.