At Wisk, we're transforming the future of urban mobility through safe, all-electric, autonomous flight. We are a passionate team working together toward a sustainable future, solving high-impact problems that have never been solved before. By delivering everyday flight for everyone, we're making it possible to spend less time getting there and more time being there. If you want to be part of shaping the future of mobility, then read on!
We are looking for an exceptional Facilities Project Manager to join our team. The goal of the Facilities Project Manager at Wisk is responsibility for the development and execution of capital projects. You will be part of the Facilities team that builds and maintains our offices and manufacturing spaces.
Why we need you:
- Wisk’s vision is to build the first fully autonomous all-electric aircraft that performs and operates safely in an urban air-mobility environment. In support of this vision, your goal is to make sure that our team members have optimal facilities to perform their work. Your mission is to oversee and manage a portfolio of facilities projects, including pre-design, design, construction, move, and closeout processes
- The successful candidate is expected to develop plans for executing projects, including exploration of alternatives, sequencing, and phasing. The candidate shall be able to work independently while keeping management and teams fully informed. In this role, the candidate must be able to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment and should be a self-motivated and self-starting individual.
What you will do:
- Develop preliminary scopes, schedules, and budgets for capital expenditure projects
- Manage vendors, consultants, contractors, stakeholders, and relationships with authorities having jurisdiction
- Develop plans for executing projects, including exploration of alternatives, sequencing, and phasing
- Oversee and manage a portfolio of facilities projects, including pre-design, design, construction, move, and closeout processes
- Develop Requests for Bid for design and construction work
- Negotiate and manage vendor contracts
- Participate in the preparation of presentations for executive approval of projects
- Coordinate with other departments including Manufacturing, Engineering, Marketing, IT, and EHS
- Conduct site visits, audits, due diligence, and documentation
- Present project status to upper management
What you have done:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in architecture, engineering (civil, structural, mechanical, or electrical), or construction management.
- Minimum of four (4) years of design and project management experience
- Must have excellent communication abilities (oral and written)
- Competence with Microsoft Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and Google Docs.
- Working knowledge of project scheduling software
- Ability to effectively work individually or in a team environment
- Willingness to cross-train for other job functions
- Willingness to travel locally to different sites and out of State (up to 15%)
Desired:
- You are familiar with MS Project and AutoCAD
Who you are:
- You are a highly motivated, self-starting individual with a broad set of skills and never afraid of facing complex technical challenges
- You are a solution-oriented individual with a strong analytical mindset
- You have strong communication skills and can easily tailor your communications to suit the audience
- You can adapt quickly or propose changes needed to achieve early results in a timely fashion
- You embrace challenges and take commitments and deliver results within reasonable expectations
- You are a positive team player
We are located in Mountain View just a couple of hundred feet from Shoreline Lake and its surrounding walking/jogging trails. We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, alternative work schedule (9/80), flexible time off, 11 company holidays, a 401(k) plan with 50% company matching vested immediately, commuter assistance, and education assistance. And on top of all that, we also offer a variety of perks such as free catered lunches, flight lessons, wellness allowances, snacks, drinks, fruit, employee referral bonus, charitable giving match, patent bonus program, happy hours and much more.
Wisk Aero provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Wisk Aero abides by applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Wisk Aero is an E-Verify employer.
