Project Development Manager – High Temperature Industrial Heat Pumps

Skyven Technologies

Manage industrial decarbonization projects at Skyven Technologies involving oversight of engineering firms, vendors, and stakeholders to achieve sustainability goals. Ensure compliance with project budgets and schedules while minimizing risks.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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, may include international travel)
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Base salary: $100,000 – $150,000
Stock options
Flexible PTO
Paid parental leave
Medical, dental, vision
401k

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementengineeringcontract managementbudget managementrisk managementStage-Gate Processfixed equipmentrotating equipmentCapEx projectsindustrial decarbonization

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationnegotiationstakeholder managementteam buildingcustomer satisfactionproblem-solvingcross-functional collaborationproactive strategiesadaptability

Certifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Project Management Professional (PMP)