Site Development Manager (Contract)
Help us tackle the growing wildfire crisis with the latest advancements in AI and IoT
Who we are
The problem: Every minute matters in fire response. As climate change amplifies the intensity of wildfires—with longer fire seasons, dryer fuels, and faster winds—new ignitions spread faster and put more communities at risk. Today, most wildfires are detected by bystanders and reported via 911, meaning it can take hours to detect a fire, verify its exact location and size, and dispatch first responders. Fire authorities need a faster way to detect, confirm, and pinpoint fires so that they can quickly respond—preventing small flare-ups from becoming devastating infernos.
About Pano: We are a 150+ person growth-stage hybrid-remote start-up, headquartered in San Francisco. We are the leader in early wildfire detection and intelligence, helping fire professionals respond to fires faster and more safely—with the right equipment, timely information, and enhanced coordination—so that they can stop a new ignition before it grows. Pano AI combines advanced hardware, software, and artificial intelligence into an easy-to-use, web-based platform. Leveraging a network of ultra-high-definition, 360-degree cameras atop high vantage points, as well as satellite and other data feeds, Pano AI produces a real-time picture of threats in a geographic region and delivers immediate, actionable intelligence.
Pano AI is on TIME's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2025! MIT Technology Review listed Pano as one of the top 15 climate tech companies to watch in 2024, and Fast Company named Pano AI one of the Top 10 most innovative companies in AI of 2023. We’ve also been featured in the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, and CNBC News. Pano AI’s dozens of government and enterprise customers span 16 states in the U.S., five states in Australia, and BC, Canada, and we are currently monitoring over 30 million acres of land. Pano AI has raised $89M in venture capital funding from Giant Ventures, Liberty Mutual Ventures, Tokio Marine Future Fund, Congruent Ventures, Initialized Capital, Salesforce Ventures, and T-Mobile Ventures. Learn more at https://www.pano.ai/.
The Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organized Site Development Manager (Contract) to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end services provided for installation and maintenance, as well as, coordination with other Pano resources to complete projects on schedule.
What you’ll do
Managing and overseeing our contract installation service providers, including: contractor sourcing qualifying, contracting contractors
Ongoing supplier management, including regular periodic meetings to discuss process improvements and options to cost reduce
Ensuring compliance with insurance and licensing requirements
Validating tower owner approval for the contractor to work on their properties
Project quoting
Knowledge of electrical requirements for each site according to the design
Coordinating work schedules between each contractor, Site Acq and Pano Project Managers for install and maintenance services,
Verifying site project close out is complete
Managing scope change
Evaluating final pricing
Close out package assessment
Completion of As Builts
Site feasibility analysis for construction and design
Liaise with contractors to resolve project issues
Prepare and present contractor activity, cost summaries and reports to management and stakeholders
Development, implementation and maintenance of contractor administration policies and procedures.
Stay informed about market trends and best practices in contract labor as it pertains to Pano.
What you’ll bring
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business or experience in a related field
Minimum of 10 years of experience in contract labor management, construction or a related field, preferably in the telecommunications industry.
Strong understanding of contract labor terms, financial terms, and legal concepts related to contract labor.
Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Exceptional communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, with an emphasis on negotiation, problem-solving and coordinating activities with multiple company and outside resources.
Final compensation for full-time employees is determined by a variety of factors, including job-related qualifications, education, experience, skills, knowledge, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, full-time roles are eligible for stock options. Our benefits package also includes comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, a matching 401(k) plan, and flexible paid time off.