Project Manager

About the Opportunity  

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 

We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead the full lifecycle of industrial decarbonization projects from development through execution and closeout. This is a hands-on, individual contributor role reporting directly to the SVP of Project Delivery & Operations, and will work closely with engineering firms, consultants, third-party vendors, general contractors, subcontractors, and O&M personnel to drive successful project delivery. 

Responsibilities 

Project Execution & Lifecycle Management

• Oversee execution of capital projects to ensure compliance with Thermal Energy Service Agreements (TESAs) while meeting safety, cost, schedule, and quality objectives 

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously through all phases of the Stage-Gate Process
• Prevent scope creep and schedule delays through active change management and stakeholder alignment
• Capture and apply lessons learned to continuously improve internal project delivery processes 

Stakeholder & Team Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between internal teams, external stakeholders, and customers
• Coordinate with internal teams and third parties to meet contractual, financial, and operational goals 
• Ensure effective communication of technical and non-technical information across stakeholders 

Planning, Budgeting, & Tracking

• Develop, manage, and track project budgets, schedules, and performance metrics 

• Identify and mitigate project risks with proactive strategies throughout the project lifecycle 

Procurement & Contract Management

• Lead project procurement, including bid development, bid review, and vendor selection 

• Negotiate contracts with equipment suppliers and contractors to reduce risk and control costs 

Engineering Oversight & Quality Control

• Review and assess engineering deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and constructability

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical, electrical, chemical engineering, or a related field

• 5+ years of project management experience leading major capital projects

• 5+ years of experience in brownfield industrial construction environments 

• Strong technical understanding of mechanical, piping, civil/structural, process, electrical, and controls engineering 

• Experience managing engineering firms, suppliers, contractors, subcontractors, and internal stakeholders 

• Familiarity with the Stage-Gate project delivery methodology 

• Clear, confident communicator across both technical and non-technical audiences 

• Skilled in contract management, client relations, and team collaboration 

Preferred 

• Professional Engineer (P.E.) license 

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 

• Project management experience for an Owner/Operator (rather than EPC firm or general contractor)

• Industry experience in food & beverage, pulp & paper, or chemical processing 

• Experience executing projects with federal, state, or local grant funding 

• Understanding of project finance and ability to engage with financial stakeholders 

• Base salary: $130,000 - $150,000 

• Stock options 

• Flexible PTO 

• Paid parental leave 

• Medical, dental, vision 

• 401k 

Location 

• Fully remote; we are a remote first organization 

• Travel to project sites up to 35% annually 

• Must be located in and authorized to work in the United States