13h ago
Design Manager / Projects Manager
South San Francisco, California, USA
โจ $135k-$185k / yearest.
full-timesenioraerospace
๐ผ About This Role
You'll orchestrate the design lifecycle of ground systems for Zipline's autonomous delivery network, owning end-to-end delivery from concept to permit approval across multiple metros. Your core impact will be accelerating deployment timelines by proactively resolving technical, schedule, and permitting roadblocks. This role stands out as a high-impact opportunity to scale a revolutionary logistics industry.
๐ฏ What You'll Do
- Own end-to-end delivery and design process for multiple concurrent site development projects.
- Drive project schedules through concept, permit submission, and final drawing issuance.
- Manage design budgets and track risks, dependencies, and critical path items.
- Coordinate cross-functional design teams to produce compliant drawing sets.
๐ Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in design management or project management for physical infrastructure.
- Experience managing Civil and Electrical permit sets through city reviews.
- Proven ability to manage multiple concurrent projects across diverse jurisdictions.
โจ Nice to Have
- Experience in construction or site development.
- Familiarity with autonomous systems or drone delivery infrastructure.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification.
๐ Benefits & Perks
- ๐ฅ Health insurance including medical, dental, and vision.
- ๐ฐ Equity in a high-growth company.
- ๐๏ธ Unlimited PTO
- ๐ 401(k) matching
- ๐ Impactful work transforming logistics globally.
๐จ Hiring Process
Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate
- 1Recruiter Phone Screenยท 30 min
- 2Hiring Manager Interviewยท 45 min
- 3Technical/Design Reviewยท 60 min
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