Rivian Automotive, Inc. today announced it has hired Anthony Sanger as the first Vice President of Facilities for its planned manufacturing facility at Stanton Springs North in Georgia.

Sanger brings with him a wealth of experience, having worked in the program and construction management industry for more than 35 years. Sanger joins Rivian after six years with Turner & Townsend. Prior to this, he worked at AECOM for more than 20 years.

Sanger began his career at a large general civil and industrial contractor. Across his experience, he has filled most roles on a program, serving as contractor, sub-contractor, designer, construction manager, program manager, claims consultant and owner. His career has included the direct management of mega-projects around the world, where he has served in senior program leadership positions including Program Director; Director of Design and Construction; Operations Director; and Program Controls Manager on large programs with a total CapEx value managed of more than $55 billion over his career.

Anthony Sanger, VP of Facilities, Georgia, Rivian said:

“I couldn’t be more excited to join Rivian as it prepares for construction of its second flagship plant here in Georgia. With this all-new manufacturing facility, we will launch and build products efficiently and with an eye toward sustainability—all while working to serve surrounding communities and provide thousands of meaningful and good-paying jobs for Georgians.”

Sanger is active in the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) at both the Chapter and National levels, Anthony is currently serving as Chair of the CMCI (CMAA affiliate) Board of Governors and in the past has served on the CMAA national Standards of Practice Committee where he was a key contributor to the 2015 revision of the CMAA Standards of Practice.