Project Development Manager

Last Energy; Emeryville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy is seeking a Project Development Manager to oversee project development for international Micro Modular Reactor (MMRs) projects. This role requires expertise in project management, land acquisition, and stakeholder engagement.

The ideal candidate must possess a relevant Bachelor's degree and 4-10 years of experience in energy or sustainability. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential, as well as the willingness to travel internationally.

Qualifications

• 4-10 years of professional experience in energy or sustainability.
• Proven experience in Project Development and Management.
• Willingness to travel as needed (10-30%).

Responsibilities

• Develop roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plans.
• Manage cross-functional team activities for project progress.
• Prepare and close land agreements with in-country teams.
• Identify expedited grid connection opportunities.
• Engage with stakeholders and manage permitting documentation.

Skills

Leadership capability

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Organization skills

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics/Finance, Environmental Science, Urban Planning

Job description

Last Energy is looking for a Project Development Manager to support the development of our international Micro Modular Reactor (MMRs) projects. The Project Development Manager will manage various activities from acquiring land to connecting projects to grids. This role requires a demonstrated leadership capability, a commercial and analytical mindset, clear communication and organization skills, and a passion for solving the climate crisis.

Program/Project Management

• Develop roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plans in target countries
• 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
• 4 -10 years of professional experience, ideally in the fields of energy or sustainability
• Demonstrated Project Development and Project Management skills
• Working knowledge of the energy transition landscape
• Willing to travel as needed (10-30%)