Program Manager, Capital Projects

requirements. Manage the permitting process at local, state, and federal levels, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and environmental

requirements. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory bodies, permitting agencies, and environmental authorities, securing necessary project approvals. Develop and execute community engagement strategies, proactively addressing stakeholder concerns and fostering positive relationships with local communities. Engineering, Procurement & Contracting Work closely with engineering team, EPC/EPCM, and/or fabrication partners on all aspects of engineering design development from conceptual to detailed design to ensure Design for Constructibility and cost-effectiveness Negotiate and manage major contracts, ensuring alignment with project goals, risk mitigation, and value optimization. Project Controls, Risk & Stakeholder Management Implement project controls, cost tracking, earned value management (EVM), and progress forecasting to ensure financial and schedule discipline. Lead risk management efforts, identifying potential project risks and proactively implementing mitigation strategies. Provide regular updates and reporting to executive leadership, investors, and key stakeholders on project performance. Ensure proactive stakeholder engagement across project phases to align expectations and facilitate decision-making. Construction Execution & Commissioning Oversee construction management, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and environmental compliance standards. Manage interface between construction, commissioning, and operations, ensuring seamless project transition. Drive startup, commissioning, and operational readiness efforts, working closely with operations teams to ensure long-term asset performance. Develop internal project management processes, tools, and governance frameworks to scale future projects. Foster a culture of excellence, safety, and collaboration within the project teams and across external partners.

Qualifications You have been directly responsible for the execution of at least one major capital project which has been delivered on a substantially shorter timeline and at lower cost than industry average Experience leading projects from conceptual design through FEED, EPC execution, and commissioning Strong background in site selection, permitting, regulatory compliance, and stakeholder engagement Proven expertise in contract negotiation, procurement, and financial oversight of large-scale projects Experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams and interfacing with EPC partners Deep understanding of engineering disciplines (process, mechanical, civil, electrical, instrumentation, automation) and their interfaces Strong knowledge of project controls, cost estimating (Class V to Class I), and schedule management Extensive experience in regulatory permitting, land acquisition, and environmental compliance strategies Hands-on experience with construction oversight, safety programs, and commissioning/startup management Has a track record of keeping projects tidy: schedules are current, budgets are reconciled, action items are owned, and nothing lives only in someone's inbox or memory. Treats project management software as a non-negotiable and has experience getting distributed teams to actually use it. Preferred

Qualifications Engineering or other STEM degree 8 to 15+ years of experience in major capital project development & execution ($20M–$500M+ CAPEX) Experience in startups or scaling organizations transitioning from R&D to full-scale commercialization Familiarity with greenfield industrial projects, energy transition technologies, or sustainability-focused industries Experience with chemical process plants Company Culture and

Benefits Challenging, collaborative, and meaningful work and an important voice in company development Competitive salary commensurate with experience Meaningful equity

compensation Unlimited PTO and expectation that all employees take significant time off to rest, recharge, and enjoy life outside work Excellent insurance with 100% of healthcare, vision, and dental premiums covered for the employee, and 80% coverage for dependents 401(k) with company match

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