Project Manager - NET Power LLC

About NET Power  

Passionate about making an impact? We are. At NET Power we are driven by our vision of empowering a clean world by globally deploying affordable and reliable zero-emissions energy. We are a well-capitalized, public clean energy technology company based in Durham, North Carolina with operations in Houston and La Porte, Texas.  

Our impact is transformational.  

NET Power technology doesn’t just reduce the world’s carbon footprint. It delivers the Energy Trifecta: Reliable, Low-Cost, Clean Energy. A winning solution for everyone.  

Job Overview

We are seeking a highly organized Project Manager to join our Projects Team.  NET Power previously announced its plan to develop and build the world’s first utility-scale natural gas-fired power plant with near-zero atmospheric emissions near Midland-Odessa in West Texas. The Project Manager reports to the VP, Projects and will be supporting the coordination and execution of that project.  

This job will require working with the FEED/EPC contractor, project controls, operations, and outside strategic suppliers of equipment and services.  The role includes assisting the Projects Team with leading and managing certain aspects of the project including support utilities and off-sites design and implementation (OSBL) and integrates closely with the Product Development Team to support the utility-scale NET Power standard power train design.  The ideal candidate will be a flexible, self-disciplined, motivated team player that can interface and work efficiently with all disciplines and contractors locally and remotely.

This role will be based in Houston, TX.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with FEED/EPC company, Owners Engineer, NET Power staff, and Projects Team to plan, organize, and support project execution by following appropriate processes and procedures
• Contribute to project schedule development with FEED/EPC contractor and Projects Team
• Maintain coordination between all entities with responsibilities towards the scope of work
• Assist with the development and preparation of utility contracts, selection, and execution oversight
• Contribute to preparing project budgets with FEED/EPC contractor
• Provide Projects Team information of milestones completed when invoicing may be expected
• Provide input for project cost and schedule progress on a monthly basis, including earned value, percentage completion, CPI, SPI, and related factors to assess project health and potential interventions required
• Support schedule recovery plan development as required to prevent schedule slippage
• Ensure timely review and return of comments and information on deliverables and RFI’s
• Act as liaison, ensuring communication between Product Development standard design development, Projects Team, FEED/EPC contractor, and multiple suppliers of utilities and services
• Monitor and manage project components to ensure they are completed on time and within budget
• Participate in HAZOPs, model reviews, technical reviews and weekly engineering and project meetings
• Travel for short periods to project site near Midland/Odessa, Texas, FEED/EPC contractor offices, and utility and vendor offices and shops throughout North America and Internationally. During some project phases travel could reach or exceed 30%

Education and Required Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university
• 10-15 years of experience in engineering and project management, preferably in the power generation or gas processing/petrochemical industry
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills, including organization and direction of technical personnel, experience in procedure and process documentation and technical report writing
• Proficient at project planning and solid organizational skills in a multi-tasking environment
• Proficiency in the review and formation of contracts and subcontracts for equipment and a range of services required for projects
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Capability to train and mentor junior staff on projects from conceptual design to construction completion and operational turnover thru startup and commissioning
• Demonstrated experience as project manager on large scale projects measured by CapEx greater than $500MM USD
• General understanding of contract development and administration
• Broad understanding of each engineering discipline, as well as effective management and leadership skills
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in prioritizing tasks and duties
• Experience implementing first of a kind technology preferred

Additional Requirements

Candidates must be able to perform essential functions as outlined above, including but not limited to:

• Work effectively in an office environment
• Operate at a computer and sit for long periods of time
• Repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands, or fingers
• Position is sedentary with occasional light lifting

What NET Power Offers You

• Amazing growth and learning opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• 401K with company contribution
• Generous vacation policy
• Catered in-office lunches
• Be a part of changing the world

NET Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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