Project Manager – Real Estate & Pre-Construction
| Company | Zipline |
|---|---|
| Location | Grand Prairie, TX, USA |
| Salary | $Not Provided – $Not Provided |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s |
| Experience Level | Senior |
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, Others) or Construction Management.
- 5+ years of experience in real estate development, civil engineering, and/or construction management.
- Strong understanding of zoning laws, building codes, and regulatory processes related to site development.
- Proven ability to manage entitlements, permitting, construction contractors, subcontractors and real estate development projects in collaboration with customers’ Real Estate and Construction teams.
- Proficiency in construction scheduling software (e.g., Microsoft Project), Smartsheet, Bluebeam, (Revit / AutoCAD a bonus).
- Ability to interface with government officials, permitting agencies, and community stakeholders to advocate for and secure project approvals.
- Must be eligible to work in the US.
Responsibilities
- Support site selection, feasibility studies, and risk assessments, ensuring compliance with local land-use, zoning, and aviation regulations.
- Identify and mitigate preconstruction and construction risks, including permitting challenges, environmental constraints, and site-specific infrastructure limitations.
- Work with engineering teams to develop site plans and drawings necessary for permit submission.
- Engage with city planners, zoning officials, and building departments to streamline permitting processes.
- Ensure construction projects adhere to FAA, state, and local regulatory requirements for autonomous drone delivery infrastructure.
- Partner with Government Affairs to advocate for and navigate regulatory frameworks that impact site development.
- Represent Zipline in public forums, including Planning & Zoning commissions and City Council meetings, advocating for site approvals.
- Work closely with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline infrastructure into both existing and newly designed facilities.
- Oversee site development, contractor selection, and on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Manage installation of drone delivery infrastructure, storage facilities, electrical systems, and communications networks needed for Zipline operations.
- Establish and maintain project timelines, budgets, and contractor performance metrics.
- Conduct on-site inspections, enforce construction standards, and manage subcontractor deliverables.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bonus: Professional Engineering (Civil) License in the State of Texas and ability to stamp drawings.
- Bonus: Experience working in aviation, logistics, or autonomous vehicle infrastructure.
- Strong candidates should have excellent communications skills and experience presenting at public meetings.