Senior Warehouse Construction PM: Global Timezone Lead

TikTok; Fontana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TikTok is seeking a project manager to lead end-to-end new warehouse construction projects in the U.S., overseeing site selection, design, permitting, and handover while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with landlords, contractors, design firms, and regulators, work across time zones, and possibly build a team as needs grow, driving cross-functional alignment with Supply Chain, Legal, Finance and IT.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 5 years of project management experience, including 3+ years on warehouse/industrial construction in the U.S.
• Proven end-to-end warehouse construction with licenses/permits.
• Expert knowledge of U.S. warehouse permitting (building, fire, environmental).
• Proficiency with project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, Jira, etc.).
• Ability to work across time zones (regular calls with Asia/Europe).
• Strong driver mindset; influence without formal authority; excellent stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Lead site selection, design, construction, and handover, managing budget, schedule, and quality.
• Coordinate with landlords, general contractors, design firms, and inspectors for code compliance.
• Drive permit applications and interface with municipal and regulatory agencies.
• Develop and enforce site safety plans in line with OSHA standards and conduct trainings.
• Build and lead a project team as needed; coordinate across Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Operations, IT.
• Develop detailed project plans and track progress; identify and mitigate risks.
• Provide regular status updates and risk assessments to leadership.

Skills

Project management tools

Cross-time-zone coordination

Stakeholder management

Safety and compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Safety Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field

PMP or PgMP certification (preferred)

Tools

MS Project

Smartsheet

Jira

Job description

TikTok is seeking a project manager to lead end-to-end new warehouse construction projects in the U.S., overseeing site selection, design, permitting, and handover while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

You will coordinate with landlords, contractors, design firms, and regulators, work across time zones, and possibly build a team as needs grow, driving cross-functional alignment with Supply Chain, Legal, Finance and IT.