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Skyven Technologies · 1 month ago

Project Development Manager - High Temperature Industrial Heat Pumps

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid, Senior Level

$100K/yr - $150K/yr

7+ years exp

Skyven Technologies is a company focused on decarbonizing industrial heat and combating climate change through innovative heat pump technology. The Project Development Manager will oversee the entire project life cycle of industrial decarbonization projects, coordinating with various stakeholders to ensure successful implementation and customer satisfaction.

Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyEnergy EfficiencyIndustrialRenewable EnergySustainability

No H1B

Responsibilities

Oversee capital projects to ensure compliance with the Thermal Energy Services Agreement (TESA), meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality goals

Manage multiple industrial decarbonization projects through all stages of the Stage-Gate Process, from proposal to ongoing operations and maintenance (O&M)

Coordinate with all project stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, financiers, program managers, engineering firms, permitting authorities, and contractors

Develop and manage project budgets and schedules

Identify and mitigate project risks through proactive strategies

Serve as the primary liaison between customers and project stakeholders

Oversee the procurement process for each project

Monitor and report on project progress, including metrics for cost, schedule, scope, and risk

Lead the bidding process for engineering firms, suppliers, and contractors

Negotiate to maximize customer satisfaction while minimizing costs, scope creep, and delays

Understand and negotiate contracts with suppliers and contractors

Review vendor, supplier, consultant, and contractor bids and engineering designs for accuracy and completeness

Implement lessons learned to improve future project processes

Successfully deliver industrial decarbonization projects to meet customer satisfaction

Qualification

Engineering experienceCapEx project leadershipProject managementMechanical engineeringElectrical engineeringChemical engineeringContract managementCross-functional managementClient relationship managementTeam buildingRisk mitigationProject finance understandingGrant funding experienceStage-Gate process familiarityFixedRotating equipment knowledgeCommunicationLeadership mentality

Required

Bachelor's degree in mechanical, electrical, or chemical engineering or equivalent work experience

7+ years of engineering and/or project management experience in a brownfield industrial construction environment (ideally in food & beverage, ethanol, chemical, or pulp & paper sectors)

5+ years of project management experience leading major CapEx projects (>$20MM) that involve multiple functions, disciplines, customers, and sites

Proven experience in managing engineering firms, consultants, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal resources to ensure successful project execution

Familiarity with fixed and rotating equipment, MW-scale electrical infrastructure, and the Stage-Gate project delivery process

Technical knowledge in engineering and construction, including mechanical, piping, civil, structural, process, electrical, and controls

Experience working in a cross-functional, fast-paced environment, and managing industrial manufacturing equipment and controls

Understanding of contract management, team building, and client relationship management

Strong leadership mentality with the capability to contribute to and manage multiple projects

Strong communication skills to effectively convey technical and non-technical information across diverse stakeholders

Willingness to travel to customer sites as needed (:20% on average annually)

Ability to work remotely from a home office and at project sites as required

Preferred

10+ years of experience in engineering and/or project management, specifically in brownfield industrial capital projects (ideally in food & beverage, chemical, or pulp & paper sectors)

7+ years of experience leading major CapEx projects (>$20MM) involving multiple functions, disciplines, customers, and sites

Project management experience with an Owner/Operator rather than an EPC firm or General Contractor

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Experience executing projects with grant funding (federal, state, and/or local)

Understanding of project finance and experience working with multiple financial stakeholders