Project Manager - Charging

Job description

At BETA Technologies, we apply our intellectual curiosity, passion for aviation, and commitment to sustainability toward a shared mission of revolutionizing electric aviation. Regardless of the position one holds, each team member brings their talent and desire to positively impact the environment and lives of others in a refreshing, vibrant, and inclusive culture.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Airport Project Manager to join our team focusing on deployment of BETA’s electric aircraft charging infrastructure. The Airport Project Manager will be responsible for planning, coordinating, and overseeing development and construction projects from conception to completion.

This includes permitting, FAA approvals, budget tracking, contracting, scheduling, utility coordination, resource management, and ensuring that projects are delivered to the highest standard of quality and within established timelines. The successful candidate will work closely with the BETA GSE team, external architects and engineers, as well as multiple subcontractors to ensure successful project delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Scheduling:
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to establish project objectives, requirements, and deliverables.
• Create and maintain project schedules, ensuring adherence to deadlines and milestones.
• Budget Management:
• Prepare and manage project budgets, tracking expenses and ensuring cost-effectiveness and target margins.
• Identify potential cost overruns and implement corrective measures as needed.
• Negotiate contracts with subcontractors and suppliers to optimize project costs.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration:
• Integrate and motivate project teams, fostering a collaborative and positive working environment.
• Coordinate activities among various project stakeholders, including architects, engineers, contractors, and subcontractors.
• Conduct regular project team meetings to communicate project goals, progress, and challenges.
• Quality Assurance:
• Implement and enforce quality control measures to ensure construction meets industry standards and BETA expectations.
• Conduct regular inspections and audits to identify and address quality issues promptly.
• Risk Management:
• Identify potential risks and challenges in project delivery and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Monitor and manage changes to project scope, ensuring minimal impact on timelines and budgets.
• Internal and External Communication:
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Charge Network Projects, providing regular updates on project progress and addressing any concerns.
• Representing BETA with external stakeholders in person and remote to ensure customer satisfaction and projects success.
• Ensure effective communication and resolution of issues to relevant parties internal and external to BETA.

How you will contribute to revolutionizing electric aviation:

• Managing the On Airport installation of Ground Support Equipment including electric aircraft chargers.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in construction management or equivalent is preferred.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with project management, on-airport construction projects preferred.
• Experience with 7460 and Airport Layout Plan updates is required.
• Knowledge of FAA requirements and operating in the NAS.
• Interpersonal skills dealing with all levels of an organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Well-versed with common workplace software (word processor, spreadsheet, database, etc).
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Able to be a creative thinker and devise creative solutions to complicated problems.
• Excellent problem-solving skills; adverse in various problem-solving methodologies.
• Team player; ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-cultural environment with cross-functional teams.
• The ability to operate with empathy, professionalism, and a high sense of urgency to resolve issues.
• Willingness to travel 25% of the time, including internationally.

Above and Beyond Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3+ years of experience with project management, on-airport construction projects preferred.
• PMP or equivalent
• Experience with construction management software
• FAA Private Pilot License
• EV Driver or first-hand EV charging experience

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• This is primarily an office job but will require travel to job sites and job walks
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud

$125,000 - $150,000 a year

The wage listed here reflects our best faith estimate for this role. We pay competitively and base compensation on a variety of factors including skills, experience, industry background, and the evolving needs of the role. We remain committed to fair and equitable pay and we’re happy to discuss during the interview process.

Build electric airplanes with us!

We encourage all driven candidates to apply, even if they do not meet every listed qualification.

We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic under federal, state, or local law. BETA complies with all applicable federal, state and local non-discrimination laws and does not tolerate discrimination of any kind in our workplace.

Employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. BETA Technologies participates in E-Verify.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. 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.