Imagine a piloted air taxi that takes off vertically, then quietly carries you and your fellow passengers over the congested city streets below, enabling you to spend more time with the people and places that matter most. At Joby, we've been working to make that dream a reality since 2009 and we're now in the final stages of certifying our aircraft with the FAA. With plans to launch our aircraft in the US and Dubai, we're now scaling manufacturing and preparing for the launch of our commercial service.
The Facilities Development Senior Project Manager delivers capital projects from concept through commissioning at sites within Joby's multi-site portfolio (R&D, manufacturing, flight test, office, and support facilities). Operating as a specialist individual contributor within the Facilities Development PMO, this role owns project workstreams end to end, managing large projects with limited oversight and partnering across teams to solve complex delivery challenges.
Own end-to-end delivery of capital projects, typically $1M–$15M, with accountability for scope, schedule, budget, and quality
Manage feasibility, programming, design, permitting, construction, commissioning, and turnover activities with limited oversight from the PMO Lead
Provide solutions to complex project issues in creative and effective ways, exhibiting in-depth knowledge of delivery methods and an understanding of company objectives
Manage project budgets, forecasts, change control, and stakeholder reporting; escalate risks and trade-offs with clear recommendations
Lead selection and day-to-day management of architects, engineers, contractors, and consultants
Partner with Workplace, Facilities Maintenance, IT, Security, EHS, and other teams to provide professional expertise on complex matters and ensure operational readiness, considering downstream implications of project decisions
Frequently advise stakeholders and peers on project delivery matters; contribute to PMO templates and processes
Ensure compliance with applicable codes, FAA/airport requirements (when applicable), environmental regulations, and internal standards
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, or a related field plus 6+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent practical experience
In-depth experience managing facilities or construction projects of diverse scope, including independently managing large projects or major workstreams
Strong knowledge of building systems (MEP, structural, civil)
Advanced budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control skills; sound judgment on issues where errors would require a project plan revision and cost significant time or money
Ability to partner effectively across teams and communicate clearly with stakeholders, including senior leaders
Proficiency with PM tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Procore, or Bluebeam
Experience with industrial, manufacturing, aviation, or airport facilities
Professional certifications (PMP, CCM, PE, LEED AP, or similar)
Familiarity with FAA processes and environmental reviews (CEQA/NEPA)
Experience supporting fast-growing or highly regulated environments
Compensation at Joby is a combination of base pay and Restricted Stock Units (RSUs). The target base pay for this position is $108,100 - $148,700/yr. The compensation package will be determined by job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Joby also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including paid time off, healthcare benefits, a 401(k) plan with a company match, an employee stock purchase plan (ESPP), short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, and more.
Joby is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Joby is a California-based company building quiet, all-electric aircraft to connect people like never before. Quiet as a conversation and with the ability to take off and land vertically, the Joby aircraft will change the way we move while reducing the acoustic and climate footprint of flight.
