Project Manager, Project Controls & Construction, Technology, Facilities

About Rivian Rivian is on a mission to keep the world adventurous forever. This goes for the emissions-free Electric Adventure Vehicles we build, and the curious, courageous souls we seek to attract. As a company, we constantly challenge what’s possible, never simply accepting what has always been done. We reframe old problems, seek new solutions and operate comfortably in areas that are unknown. Our backgrounds are diverse, but our team shares a love of the outdoors and a desire to protect it for future generations. Role Summary We are seeking a Project Manager, Project Controls & Construction, Technology, Facilities to lead the configuration, support, and scalability of digital project controls within the Autodesk ecosystem. This position focuses on the technology infrastructure spanning Forma/ACC Cost Management, BuildingConnected, GCPay, Bluebeam, custom PMIS workflows, and AI tooling which drive automated project delivery, robust cost controls, and precise field progress tracking for VDC/BIM across Rivian’s mission-critical factory and production facilities. Distinct from a traditional BIM Management role, this position moves beyond project-level model management to focus on the broader digital infrastructure - specifically Autodesk Forma - that empowers our design and construction teams. In this capacity, you will serve as a subject matter expert working at the intersection of design and construction technology, project controls, and analytics, to act as a system owner rather than an end user. You will partner closely with cost managers, procurement, schedulers, accounting, and legal teams to establish compliant production cost reporting (including Department of Energy reporting requirements and AHJ compliance). Additionally, you will lead strategic AI tool development and agentic reporting workflows to automate project controls and scale our growing portfolio. Responsibilities Own configuration and support of PMIS and project controls systems including setup, templates, permissions, and change management workflows. Serve as subject matter expert for tools such as Autodesk Forma/ACC Cost Management, BuildingConnected, GCPay, PMIS, Bluebeam, and more. Dedicate 20-50% of your time to AI tool development, developing agentic workflows to automate project controls reporting, variance tracking, data extraction, and reporting to scale our system capabilities and reduce manual overhead. Identify and execute low/no-code solutions that improve automation, data flow, and system usability. Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to onboard new projects, solve tooling challenges, and ensure system usage is aligned across multiple programs. Partner with product and business systems teams to ensure Autodesk tools integrate with our broader digital ecosystem. Create and maintain internal documentation, training materials, onboarding guides, and support resources. Continuously improve standards and tool adoption. Be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and strategic guidance on Autodesk tools. Qualifications 4+ years of related industry experience in project controls, VDC/BIM technology, for construction systems management for large-scale production, industrial, or mission-critical facilities. Deep technical proficiency with project management and controls platforms, including ACC Cost Management, BuildingConnected, GCPay, Forma, Bluebeam, change management workflows, project templates, and platform administration. Strong understanding of design and construction project workflows cross-functional design and construction workflows involving structured cost reporting models, cost engineering, procurement, scheduling, accounting, and business analytics. Experience building training programs and user support resources. Comfort with low-code tools and automation solutions. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify process gaps, and implement improvements. Familiarity with data integration concepts and system interoperability. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for making tools actually work for people. Bonus: experience working in owner-operator environments or supporting cross-functional infrastructure teams. Pay Disclosure The salary range for this role is $98,500 to $130,480 for Atlanta, GA based applicants. This is the lowest to highest salary we in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. An employee’s position within the salary range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, specific competencies, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, shift, and organizational needs. The successful candidate may be eligible for annual performance bonus and equity awards. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and children up to age 26, including but not limited to paid vacation, paid sick leave, and a competitive portfolio of insurance benefits including life, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability insurance, and long-term disability insurance to eligible employees. You may also have the opportunity to participate in Rivian’s 401(k) Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Plan if you meet certain eligibility requirements. Full-time employee coverage is effective on their first day of employment. Part-time employee coverage is effective the first of the month following 90 days of employment. More information about benefits is available at rivianbenefits.com. You can apply for this role through careers.rivian.com (or through internal-careers-rivian.icims.com if you are a current employee). There is no fixed deadline for this application; applications are accepted on an ongoing basis until the role is filled or the opening is no longer needed. Equal Opportunity Rivian is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. 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Your current application remains active and will not be affected in any way. Interview Integrity & AI Policy Our interview process is designed to evaluate your personal technical foundation, real-time problem-solving logic, and structured capabilities. Therefore, the use of assistive generative AI tools to formulate or deliver your solutions during live interview sessions is not permitted. We care most about how you think - how you make sense of unclear requirements, weigh trade-offs, and explain why you chose one approach over another. We value your unique human perspective, your authenticity, and the journey it takes to reach a solution. Please note that we are currently not accepting applications from third party application services. Own configuration and support of PMIS and project controls systems including setup, templates, permissions, and change management workflows. Serve as subject matter expert for tools such as Autodesk Forma/ACC Cost Management, BuildingConnected, GCPay, PMIS, Bluebeam, and more. Dedicate 20-50% of your time to AI tool development, developing agentic workflows to automate project controls reporting, variance tracking, data extraction, and reporting to scale our system capabilities and reduce manual overhead. Identify and execute low/no-code solutions that improve automation, data flow, and system usability. Work closely with internal teams and external vendors to onboard new projects, solve tooling challenges, and ensure system usage is aligned across multiple programs. Partner with product and business systems teams to ensure Autodesk tools integrate with our broader digital ecosystem. Create and maintain internal documentation, training materials, onboarding guides, and support resources. Continuously improve standards and tool adoption. Be the go-to expert for troubleshooting and strategic guidance on Autodesk tools. 4+ years of related industry experience in project controls, VDC/BIM technology, for construction systems management for large-scale production, industrial, or mission-critical facilities. Deep technical proficiency with project management and controls platforms, including ACC Cost Management, BuildingConnected, GCPay, Forma, Bluebeam, change management workflows, project templates, and platform administration. Strong understanding of design and construction project workflows cross-functional design and construction workflows involving structured cost reporting models, cost engineering, procurement, scheduling, accounting, and business analytics. Experience building training programs and user support resources. Comfort with low-code tools and automation solutions. Ability to troubleshoot technical issues, identify process gaps, and implement improvements. Familiarity with data integration concepts and system interoperability. A collaborative, detail-oriented mindset with a passion for making tools actually work for people. Bonus: experience working in owner-operator environments or supporting cross-functional infrastructure teams.