At Skyven Technologies, we have developed a revolutionary heat pump technology to decarbonize industrial heat and move the needle on climate change. Our technologies have the potential to completely eliminate on-site CO2 emissions from industrial steam. We implement this technology through an innovative Energy-as-a-Service model that provides clean process heat to industrial facilities. We identify, fund, design, build, and install our cutting-edge, decarbonization technologies to help industrial manufacturers reach their sustainability goals, while minimizing their risk and reducing their operational expenses.
Industrial heat is responsible for roughly 20% of global CO2 emissions. That's roughly equivalent to emissions generated by all transportation (including land, sea, and air) and is a compelling business opportunity - it will take an estimated $3.7 trillion in capital investment to decarbonize the sector by 2050. Skyven is at the forefront of this transformation and has recently been selected for a $145M investment from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to accelerate the deployment of our state-of-the-art Skyven Arcturus steam-generating heat pumps (SGHPs) at manufacturing facilities nationwide, revolutionizing how we address energy needs while combating climate change.
About The Role
In this role, you will report directly to the CEO and lead the Project Management team, overseeing and coordinating efforts with engineering firms, consultants, third-party vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, and operations and maintenance teams. Your primary responsibility will be to manage the entire project life cycle of industrial decarbonization projects, from conception and design through procurement, permitting, construction, start-up, and commissioning. To excel in this role, you must have proven experience managing industrial projects with total installation costs ranging from $25 million to $50 million. This position is remote, with periodic travel to project sites required.
Responsibilities
Lead, mentor, and expand the Project Management team
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 entire 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
Requirements
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 (>$25MM) 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
Strong 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
Player/coach 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 (:35% 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 (>$25MM) 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
Benefits
Base salary: $150,000-$225,000
Stock options
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental, vision
401k
Location
We are a remote-first organization; this role is fully remote when not traveling
The candidate must be currently based in and have the right to work in the United States
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Project Management
Industries
Non-profit Organizations and Primary and Secondary Education
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