What are the responsibilities and job description for the Facilities Project Manager, Property Operations position at Carvana?
About Carvana
At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.
Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.
Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do.
About The Team And Position
Carvana’s Infrastructure Development department is known for its team-oriented, fast-paced environment. We expect bright people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, thrive on ambiguity, and juggle as many things at once.
The Facilities Project Manager leads planning, execution, and delivery of facility-related projects (renovations, expansions, relocations, maintenance upgrades) across multiple national sites. Ensures projects meet scope, budget, timeline, safety, and quality standards while minimizing business disruption and aligning with organizational goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
Legal stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
At Carvana, we’re changing the way people buy and sell cars. With an ambitious vision and a fundamentally different approach designed to be fun, fast, and fair, Carvana became the fastest-growing automotive retailer in history. We expanded nationally, went public on the New York Stock Exchange, sold our 1 millionth car, and reached the Fortune 500, all in just eight years.
Today, with 4 million retail customers and counting, Carvana is both the fastest-growing and the most profitable public automotive retailer, and we’re just getting started. We continue to raise the bar for our customers as we tackle the enormous opportunity still ahead in the largest consumer vertical.
Working here means being part of a team that embraces change, celebrates creative problem solving, and always strives to be better. At Carvana, you’ll have the opportunity to take on meaningful challenges, learn quickly, and help shape the future of automotive retail. If you’re driven to grow and make an impact as part of a collaborative team, you’ll fit right in. Learn more about what it’s like to work here from the people that already do.
About The Team And Position
Carvana’s Infrastructure Development department is known for its team-oriented, fast-paced environment. We expect bright people, willing to roll up their sleeves, take on new assignments, thrive on ambiguity, and juggle as many things at once.
The Facilities Project Manager leads planning, execution, and delivery of facility-related projects (renovations, expansions, relocations, maintenance upgrades) across multiple national sites. Ensures projects meet scope, budget, timeline, safety, and quality standards while minimizing business disruption and aligning with organizational goals.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage full project lifecycle: scope definition, budgeting, scheduling, design coordination, procurement, construction oversight, and closeout.
- Develop project plans, RFPs, and contracts; select and manage vendors, architects, contractors, and consultants.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams (internal stakeholders, IT, procurement, business units) and ensure compliance with building codes, OSHA, ADA, environmental regs, and company standards.
- Track progress, risks, budgets, and change orders; prepare status reports, dashboards, and presentations for leadership.
- Conduct site assessments, feasibility studies, and post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
- Support capital planning and multi-site standardization for efficiency and cost control.
- Handle emergencies or urgent projects with quick response and minimal impact.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Ability to effectively manage varying workload requirements; can shift gears comfortably, manages competing demands, delays or unexpected events
- Ability to build relationships with peers, executive level management, and external vendors
- Willing to travel as needed, up to 25%, dependent on facilities needs
- Enthusiasm and energy to contribute to and thrive in a rapidly growing start-up atmosphere where roles continually adapt as the company evolves
- Bachelor's degree in Project Management, Construction Management, Engineering, Architecture, Facilities Management, or related field (or equivalent experience).
- 5–8 years of project management experience in facilities, construction, or corporate real estate, including 3 years leading multi-site or national projects.
- Proven track record delivering projects on time/budget; PMP, CFM, or similar certification preferred.
- Strong knowledge of building systems (HVAC, electrical, plumbing), construction processes, and regulatory compliance.
- Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., MS Project, Procore, AutoCAD basics), CMMS, and MS Office (Excel for budgeting/tracking).
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills for remote/multi-site coordination.
- Experience in retail, logistics, or industrial facilities.
- Familiarity with sustainability initiatives, energy efficiency projects, or hybrid workplace transitions.
- Vendor portfolio and budget management at scale.
- Full-Time position with a competitive salary.
- Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits.
- 401K with company match.
- A multitude of perks including student loan payments, discounts on vehicles, benefits for your pets, and much more.
- A great wellness program to keep you healthy and happy both physically and mentally.
- Access to opportunities to expand your skill set and share your knowledge with others across the organization.
- A company culture focused on high performance and bar-raising, with vast opportunity to learn and grow.
To be able to do your job at Carvana, there are some basic requirements we want to share with you.
- Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Legal stuff
Hiring is contingent on passing a complete background check. This role is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Carvana is an equal employment opportunity employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, national origin, age, mental or physical disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law. Carvana also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.