Infrastructure Manager - Design & Construction
1X is a Palo Alto-based AI and robotics company developing general-purpose humanoid robots, led by its NEO home robot.
About 1X
1X develops humanoid robots that live and learn alongside people. Its flagship product, NEO, is a home robot designed to autonomously help with household tasks, supported by the company’s embodied-AI systems.
Skills
Candidate Availability
Required and preferred rules are kept separate and reflect the wording in the original posting.
About the Role
You will own a continuous stream of capital projects for production and R&D spaces, taking them from scope to occupancy. You will coordinate technical scopes across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and architectural work, manage external partners through bidding and execution, build project controls, and partner with manufacturing, NPI and lab stakeholders to turn needs into buildable scopes.
Requirements
- Degree or equivalent experience in electrical, mechanical, MEP, structural or civil engineering, architecture, or construction management
- 5+ years delivering capital construction or build-out projects end to end including permitting, construction and commissioning
- Ability to review and direct MEP design including layouts, utility diagrams and specifications
- Track record managing architects, engineers, general contractors and vendors through RFP, contract and execution
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects with budgets and schedules
Responsibilities
- Deliver multiple concurrent capital projects from scoping through permitting, construction, commissioning and close-out on schedule and budget
- Own technical coordination across mechanical, electrical, plumbing, structural and architectural scopes
- Drive architects, MEP engineers, general contractors and vendors through scoping, bidding, contracting and execution
- Build and run project controls for budget, schedule, change tracking and permit status
- Partner with manufacturing, NPI and lab stakeholders to turn needs into buildable scopes and make trade-off calls
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Generous paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Accounts (HSA)
- Commuter benefits (transit and parking)
- Short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Onsite snacks and catered lunches
- Equity