Sr. Project Manager - Site Development

The posting, as Remora wrote it

Remora is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead permitting strategy and execution for our carbon capture site deployments and commissioning. This is a foundational, hands-on role for a fast-paced startup. You will build the permitting programs, processes, and playbooks from the ground up while working directly with local and state municipalities, agencies, and cross-functional teams to secure the approvals needed to deploy and commission Remora's systems nationwide.

We’re building modular carbon capture systems, turning exhaust into beverage-grade CO₂ sold to breweries and greenhouses. We deploy in regions facing severe CO₂ shortages, where prices are highest, allowing us to generate high margins without relying on tax credits or carbon credits.

We’ve raised over $115 million in funding from top investors including Lowercarbon Capital, Union Square Ventures, First Round Capital, Y Combinator, and Valor Equity Partners.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end site development from initial due diligence through permitting, design, contractor selection, construction, and site readiness.
• Lead site due diligence, including surveys, environmental, geotechnical, utility, civil, and regulatory assessments, identifying risks and development constraints early.
• Develop and manage site development strategies, scopes, budgets, schedules, and project milestones across multiple sites.
• Lead permitting and entitlement strategy, coordinating with local, state, and federal agencies and managing required approvals and conditions.
• Manage external civil engineers, surveyors, environmental consultants, permitting specialists, and other project partners, ensuring quality and timely deliverables.
• Partner with engineering teams to develop site layouts, grading, drainage, utilities, access, foundations, and other site infrastructure.
• Lead contractor selection and construction management, including scopes of work, bid evaluation, contractor coordination, change orders, inspections, and closeout.
• Integrate site development activities with engineering, procurement, and project execution schedules, proactively managing risks, dependencies, and critical path items.
• Build and improve Remora's site development processes, standards, and playbooks to support deployment across multiple jurisdiction s.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, environmental science, urban planning, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 7+ years of experience in site development, construction, permitting, infrastructure, or industrial project management.
• Experience developing industrial, energy, infrastructure, or distributed projects across multiple jurisdictions.
• Strong understanding of site civil engineering, surveying, utilities, grading, drainage, permitting, and construction.
• Demonstrated experience managing consultants, contractors, budgets, schedules, and multiple concurrent projects.
• Strong communication

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• Treat People Exceptionally Well: We care intensely about everyone who is on this mission with us, and our standard is exceptional respect for our teammates, partners, and communities. Teammates who bring different perspectives and backgrounds are essential to our success, and we empower everyone to share their voice. We listen to truly understand. We constantly encourage and help our teammates, and inspire each other with our enthusiasm and optimism.
• Joyful Curiosity: We love to learn, and we learn quickly. We explore the unknown with wonder and excitement. We reason from first principles. We generate original ideas with an open mind and test them quickly in the real world. We take risks and adapt as we discover more. We explore many ideas in parallel, and we don’t count on a silver bullet solution. We share our ideas freely with our teammates. We are skeptical about conventional wisdom, and we question every assumption and requirement. We are always looking for ways to simplify. We are rigorous and attentive to detail. We are eager to understand all aspects of our business and technology, and we contribute effectively outside our individual specialties. We never stop learning.

Logistics

• Location: Wixom, MI
• Start date: Immediately

Compensation and Benefits

• Salary: $120,000 - $180,000
• Competitive Stock Options
• Healthcare (BCBS)
• Retirement (401k)
• Student loan assistance
• Three Weeks of paid time off
• Eleven Holidays off
• Dependent care assistance (childcare or eldercare)
• Parental leave
• Unlimited sick and compassionate leave
• Employee development and coaching
• Office setup (remote) or relocation (in-person) stipend

Studies show that many qualified candidates hesitate to apply unless they meet every listed qualification. If you’re enthusiastic about this role—even if you don’t meet every requirement—we encourage you to apply. We’re most excited to work with people who learn quickly and want to tackle the climate crisis.