Project Manager
About Us Highland Electric Fleets? mission is to make electric fleets accessible and affordable for all, enabling communities to realize the benefits of cleaner, quieter and healthier fleets. Highland is North America?s leading provider of Electrification-as-a-Service (EaaS). Founded in 2019, Highland partners with school districts, municipalities, and fleet operators to make the transition to electric fleets simple and affordable. Highland proudly serves as the Official Electric School Bus Provider of the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Team USA. From pioneering vehicle-to-grid technology to managing some of the nation?s largest electric school bus fleets, Highland delivers reliable, cost-effective solutions that support local communities and drive the future of transportation.SummaryThe Project Manager I will oversee the design and installation of EV charging infrastructure projects, serving as the primary accountability owner for the full delivery of EV projects from customer contract signing to commercial operation. This comprehensive role encompasses end-to-end project management responsibilities including planning, execution, monitoring, and closeout phases of each project.The Project Manager I will collaborate extensively with internal partners including Customer Success, Energy, Supply Chain, Operations, Project Finance, Vehicle Titling & Registration, and the Marketing team to ensure seamless project delivery and exceptional customer experiences.The role will report directly to the Director, Project Execution. This role is remotely based with a 25%-30% travel expectation.ResponsibilitiesManage and oversee the full project lifecycle from pre-contract, execution, project completion and operational deploymentPartner with key internal experts to deliver projects with excellent customer experiencesManage multiple projects in various stages at the same timeSelect engineering consultants and installation contractors for projectsNegotiate and execute project-based subcontractor agreements Coordinate with utilities for service upgrades and interconnection scopes of workSupport submission of all project permitting requirementsEstablish and maintain project cost forecasts and actualsDevelop and drive detailed project schedulesEnsure compliance with all project and customer requirementsCollaborate with consultants, contractors and internal to solve unique challengesQualificationsBachelor?s degree and 1+ years professional experience OR 3+ years professional experience1+ years direct project management experience, preferably electrical or civilEV charging infrastructure experience preferredRenewable energy project experience a plus (V2G, BESS, solar, storage, microgrid)Excellent analytical skillsSelf-motivated: proactively assume responsibilities, with the ability to operate effectively with high energy and flexibility in a fast-paced, dynamic environmentAbility to collaborate across departments within the company, external customers, and partners.Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.Excellent communication skills.$75,000 - $90,000 a yearWhat You Can Expect from Highland:Competitive base salary and performance-based bonus programA supportive, highly collaborative, team-oriented environmentAbility to work with bright, innovative, and forward-thinking colleaguesHealth, Vision, and Dental coverage for employees & their dependentsGenerous Paid Time Off401(k) program and company matchHighland Electric Fleets 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, Highland Electric Fleets complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. 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.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.