Automotive Project Manager

Details posted: 24-Jul-26 • Scotts Valley, California • Full Time

About the role

Canepa is seeking an exceptional Project Manager to oversee the operation of multiple departments: restoration, mechanical, body/paint, fabrication/machine, upholstery, and parts. This individual will be responsible for project management, administration, customer interface, employee hiring, vendor relationships, and overall facilities management. The ideal candidate is quality and detail-oriented, hardworking, and dedicated to providing the highest level of workmanship in the industry. We repair, restore, and sell investment-grade collector cars.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients on scope of work and customer follow-up.
• Plan, manage, and oversee projects.
• Review projects in current database systems: Quickbase, QuickBooks, and Excel.
• Work closely with restoration, service, motorsports, and parts department managers.
• Manage vendor relationships.
• Oversee facility and operation management.
• Serve as a direct report to the owner and execute and communicate the owner’s initiatives and direction.
• Stay abreast of federal, state, and local regulations affecting operations, including hazardous waste disposal and OSHA Right-to-Know regulations.
• Provide necessary training on regulations and ethical practices.

Requirements

• At least 10 years of automotive experience.
• Minimum of 5 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage a large, diverse staff.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with customers, employees, and vendors.
• Thorough understanding of day-to-day operations of a top-level automotive organization.
• Ideal candidate has managed a high-level restoration shop and/or owned their own shop.

About Canepa

Canepa is the industry leader in sales and restoration of the highest quality automobiles, including Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, BMW, Lamborghini, and Shelby. Our technical experts have a combined experience of more than 200 years in the automotive and mechanical engineering industries. We provide exceptional automobiles and world-class services to enthusiasts around the globe from our state-of-the-art facility in Scotts Valley, CA.

Pay

$100,000/year BOE