Project Manager

Grow your career. Be the difference. Leading the commercialization of ground-breaking technology that captures CO₂ directly from air is challenging and exhilarating. As a member of the CE team, you’ll be surrounded by smart, adventurous, curious people committed to progressing our Direct Air Capture (DAC) and AIR TO FUELS TM technologies. We’re a diverse team of innovators hailing from around the world with a shared vision, purpose, and commitment to deliver large scale climate change solutions. Our headquarters is in Squamish, B.C., and our presence is expanding in many other markets around the world as we commercialize our technologies Our culture combines our heritage as a small company with our ambitious goals. We have a passion for what we do and believe our work will have a true and lasting impact on the world. Many of our employees are drawn to CE because of the direct connection between the game-changing work we do and their own personal values. At our core, Carbon Engineering values integrity, growth, excellence in execution, and fun. This is an environment where people matter, and contributions are noticed. Our employees work hard and are given the opportunity to learn and grow from mistakes. Diversity is embraced, and we value an inclusive work environment where every employee has an equal opportunity to be heard. We work in a dynamic environment and thrive on tackling rewarding and complex problems as a team. Position Scope As a Project Manager you will lead and oversee critical engineering projects at our Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility. Your role involves balancing technical expertise, project management, and innovation. Reporting to the Manager, Capital Projects and collaborating with various teams, you will oversee and execute a variety of projects at our Innovation Centre (CEIC) and Pilot Plant (CEPP). You will be required to support the Execution phase of projects including but not limited to detailed engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning cycle for projects of varying sizes from Major Capital ($1M - 5M) to smaller maintenance / modification projects (< $1M). This role is required to be primarily onsite in Squamish, BC. Health, Safety and Environment Demonstrate a positive safety culture. Identify, report and resolve unsafe conditions, processes or actions within the workplace. Ensure that all safety related incidents, accidents and near misses are reported and investigated in line with company policy. Understand Process Safety Management principles including Process Hazard Analysis such as HAZOP, HAZID or What-If scenarios. Technical **Project Planning and Execution**: Interact with internal and external engineering teams to develop Feasibility Studies, Conceptual, Preliminary and Detailed Design Packages for Capital Project execution at the CE’s Direct Air Capture (DAC) Plant. Interact with internal clients (Operations and Technology Development Departments) on technical aspects related to CE’s technologies, such as Capex / Opex data, plant area requirements, utilities, quantities and specifications, equipment selection criteria, etc. Develop Scope, Schedule and Cost estimates for OPS or RES Projects. Delivery Project Execution Plans for OPS or RES Projects including but not limited to: FEED, Detailed Design, Procurement and Commissioning for handover to internal OPS or RES owner(s). Facilitate the Management of Change (MOC) procedure and guidelines, including overseeing the change request approval process. **Technical Oversight**: Collaborate with engineers, research scientists, and designers to drive DAC process development, process improvement, or technology innovation. Completing and reviewing engineering deliverables such as Basis of Design, Technical Specifications, Heat and Material Balances, PFDs, P&IDs, hydraulic sizing calculations, Line lists, Equipment Specs/Datasheets, etc. Participating or leading in 3D model reviews, design reviews (internal and external), HAZIDs/HAZOPs, Peer Reviews and weekly/monthly project progress meeting. **Risk Management**: Identify potential risks, assess their impact, and implement mitigation strategies. Build, maintain, and manage schedule contingency plans to allow maximum flexibility within the program, understanding all scheduling constraints and each critical path of program execution. **Budget Control**: Monitor project budgets, track expenses, and optimize resource allocation. Collaborate and provide technical expertise to Purchasing department to develop Construction Scopes of Work and RFP’s. Develop and provide cost esitmates approval of financial expenditure for project budget approval. Review and negotiate when needed on bids, evaluating and selecting Contractors’ based on Proposals. **Stakeholder Communication**: Regularly update stakeholders on project progress, milestones, and any deviations from the plan. Interface with the in-house Operations, Engineering, and Technology Development Depart