Sr. Construction Project Manager

About EVgo

EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) is one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles. Our mission is to build a sustainable business that powers our transportation and protects our planet. As a leader in clean transportation, EVgo sits at the intersection of technology, infrastructure, and innovation.

We are rapidly expanding our national footprint through strategic partnerships with retailers, automakers, rideshare and fleets, bringing fast charging to communities across the country. EVgo enables drivers of all makes and models to charge where they want, when they want.

At EVgo, sustainability is not just what we do; it is who we are. We are committed to reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy solutions, and building infrastructure that supports a more sustainable future. We believe great companies are built by great people. Our culture is mission driven, customer centric, collaborative, and innovative, with a strong focus on creating an environment where employees can grow and make a lasting positive impact.

Join us as we charge forward.

The Sr. Staff Construction Project Manager is an experienced project delivery leader who manages a complex portfolio of EV charging infrastructure projects while serving as a subject matter expert and senior technical resource for the broader project management team. This role handles the most challenging projects in the portfolio — those involving novel site configurations, complex utility interconnections, multi-party land arrangements, or elevated public funding compliance requirements — and provides strategic guidance on construction execution, contractor management, and risk mitigation across the function.

The Sr. Staff Construction Project Manager shapes team practices, mentors mid-level project managers, and partners with leadership to drive continuous improvement in EVgo’s construction delivery capabilities.

• Lead delivery of the most complex and high-visibility EV charging construction projects in the portfolio, managing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and safety from NTP through commissioning with full accountability.
• Develop advanced project execution strategies for challenging site conditions, complex utility interconnections, or multi-stakeholder land arrangements; serve as the escalation point for unresolved project execution issues.
• Drive proactive cost and schedule management across assigned projects; identify systemic risks and lead cross-functional corrective actions before issues elevate to leadership.
• Conduct regular site visits and quality audits; set the standard for construction quality expectations and documentation rigor across the team.
• Ensure full compliance with public funding documentation requirements for NEVI, DOE, and state grant-funded projects; serve as a resource for the team on funding compliance best practices.

• Lead high-stakes contractor negotiations, dispute resolution, and performance management on complex projects; set the standard for contractor accountability across the team.
• Build and maintain senior-level relationships with utilities, AHJs, property owners, and key vendors; leverage relationships to resolve systemic interconnection or permitting obstacles.
• Serve as a cross-functional liaison with leadership, FP&A, Legal, and external agencies on complex project issues; represent EVgo authoritatively in high-stakes external engagements.
• Communicate complex project status, risk, and financial performance clearly to senior leadership and provide recommendations for strategic decisions.

• Lead risk identification and mitigation planning on the most complex projects; develop repeatable risk management frameworks that can be applied across the broader portfolio.
• Champion safety standards and regulatory compliance across all active projects; identify systemic compliance gaps and drive corrective action at the team level.
• Serve as the internal authority on construction code compliance, electrical standards, and AHJ requirements; provide guidance to junior project managers on…