Project Development Manager
last energyAustin (TX)
About the role
Project Development Manager Last Energy is seeking a Project Development Manager to support the development of our fleet of PWR-20 Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) projects. This role owns project progress end-to-end across multiple markets simultaneously - from securing land and utility interconnection to engaging local stakeholders and regulators. The ideal candidate is a decisive operator who can build a roadmap from scratch, rally a cross-functional team around it, and push a project through ambiguity and hurdles toward a signed grid connection. Areas of responsibility include: Program/Project Management Develop roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plans Accelerates projects through ruthless prioritization and critical path management, together with in-country teams Assigns and manages cross-functional team members (including product, engineering, licensing, and communications) in support of project progress Land Acquisition Prepares, negotiates, and closes land agreements, together with in-country teams Manages land diligence efforts, including environmental, planning, and geotechnical Grid Application Utilize transmission and distribution maps/data to identify opportunities for expedited grid connections Develop (with support from the engineering team), submit, and manage grid connection applications through the approvals process Stakeholder Engagement/Permitting Travel internationally and present projects to municipalities and local stakeholder groups Research, draft, submit, and manage planning and non-nuclear permitting documentation to regulatory bodies
Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics/Finance, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or other related discipline 8+ years of professional experience, ideally in the fields of energy or sustainability Demonstrated Project Development and Project Management skills Familiarity with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar)Working knowledge of the energy transition landscape Willing to travel as needed (10-30%)Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to track many moving pieces across multiple projects simultaneously without dropping the ball Strong written and verbal communication skills Eager to learn the specifics of nuclear project development, regulatory processes, and energy infrastructure; prior knowledge is a plus but not required Strong self-starter with the ability to quickly adapt strategy in a fast-paced environment
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