Construction & Development Manager

About Zipline

Do you want to change the world Zipline is on a mission to transform the way goods move. Our aim is to solve the worlds most urgent and complex access challenges by building manufacturing and operating the first instant delivery and logistics system that serves all humans equally wherever they are. From powering Rwandas national blood delivery network and Ghanas COVID-19 vaccine distribution to providing on-demand home delivery for Walmart to enabling healthcare providers to bring care directly to U.S. homes we are transforming the way things move for businesses governments and consumers. The technology is complex but the idea is simple : a teleportation service that delivers what you need when you need it. Using robotics and autonomy we are decarbonizing delivery decreasing road congestion and reducing fossil fuel consumption and air pollution while providing equitable access to billions of people and building a more resilient global supply chain.

Join Zipline and help us to make good on our promise to build an equitable and more resilient global supply chain for billions of people.

About You and The Role

As the Construction & Development Manager Phoenix Region you will own and drive all aspects of real estate development to establish Ziplines ground infrastructure in the region. This includes managing the entire process from site identification through permitting approvals and construction and key associated areas - subcontractor management invoicing and site install quality. Youll work closely with the broader Deployment and Construction team Real Estate and Government Affairs teams to build strong relationships with key stakeholders and secure the necessary approvals to expand our network.

You will lead negotiations manage external vendors and ensure project timelines are met all while maintaining alignment with Ziplines strategic goals. Ziplines Community Engagement and Legal teams will support you in fostering local partnerships and navigating jurisdictional processes to fast-track approvals.

What Youll Do

• Develop and lead pre-construction strategies to streamline entitlements and permits for our ground infrastructure.
• Manage construction projects site infrastructure installments construction contractors and additional real estate development projects.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with City Managers staff and City Council members and inspectors to facilitate smooth approvals and permit completion from Planning and Zoning commissions and AHJs.
• Work with customer real estate teams to seamlessly integrate Zipline systems into both existing and newly designed infrastructure.
• Source and foster relationships with external stakeholders including local jurisdictions utilities and contractors.
• Identify and mitigate risks associated with pre-construction and construction phases.
• Source and manage general contractors and subcontractors across various trades (construction assembly electrical) during bid pre-construction construction and site commissioning project phases.

What Youll Bring

What Else You Need to Know

Zipline is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard torace color ancestry national origin religion or religious creed mental or physical disability medical condition genetic information sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age marital status military or veteran status citizenship or other characteristics protected by state federal or local law or our other policies.

We value diversity at Zipline and welcome applications from those who are traditionally underrepresented in tech. If you like the sound of this position but are not sure if you are the perfect fit please apply!

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Abinitio,Cobol,Environmental Consultancy,Facility Management,Insulation,Asic

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1