Project Manager in Sunnyvale

Location: San Francisco Bay Area

Reports To: Head of Engineering & Director of Development

Status: Full-Time, Exempt

Pay Range: $90,000-$120,000

The Project Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of multiple large-scale,

custom mechanical and automated parking projects from concept through

commissioning. This role ensures project milestones are achieved on time, within budget,

and in accordance with Parkworks’ quality standards and client expectations.

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented and organized professional with strong

communication skills and the ability to manage complex projects involving multiple

stakeholders. This position requires coordination of design decisions, documentation,

permits, schedules, and budgets, while maintaining alignment between engineering

teams, subcontractors, and clients.

The Project Manager will collaborate closely with developers, architects, engineers, and

parking system manufacturers to ensure the final product meets all technical, operational,

and client requirements. This role also involves managing municipal permitting and

approvals, patent applications, shipping logistics, and overall project documentation.

Occasional site visits will be required to monitor progress and resolve field challenges.

• Evaluate global mechanical and automated parking system technologies, products, and applications to identify the most effective solutions for each project
• Participate in all client and project meetings, maintaining detailed notes and ensuring clear follow-up on action items
• Develop customized project solutions by analyzing customer requirements, technical constraints, and operational goals
• Review and interpret construction documents to identify design conflicts, coordination issues, and opportunities for improvement
• Track and manage all design-related issues throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring timely resolution and accurate documentation
• Collaborate with internal engineers to assess site conditions, material limitations, and installation requirements
• Communicate regularly with subcontractors, vendors, and field personnel to ensure clarity of scope, schedule alignment, and execution quality
• Monitor and maintain project schedules, deliverables, and progress reports to ensure deadlines and performance goals are met
• Coordinate and assist with municipal permitting, compliance documentation, and regulatory approvals
• Oversee and ensure accuracy of all project-related bookkeeping, invoices, and financial tracking
• Support continuous process improvement and documentation updates based on lessons learned and project feedback
• Travel as required throughout the Western U.S. to attend site meetings, inspections, and commissioning activities
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project delivery and company objectives

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Architecture, or a related field
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external partners, including clients, subcontractors, and consultants
• Highly organized with excellent time management and prioritization abilities
• Exceptional attention to technical detail and documentation accuracy
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting construction drawings and familiarity with design or diagram software programs
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality and deadlines
• Proven problem-solving and coordination skills in dynamic, fast-paced environments
• Desire to learn and master the technical details of semi and fully automated parking systems
• Experience in the architectural, construction, or mechanical systems industries