Overview

Carbon Solutions is hiring a mid-career R&D Project Manager to manage federal and commercial R&D projects in carbon management, including areas such as CO₂ Transportation and Storage, Subsurface Characterization and Modeling, and Front End Engineering & Design (FEED) studies. 

Company Description

Carbon Solutions is a mission-driven, fast-growing company that addresses low-carbon energy challenges through R&D, consulting and services, and software development. Energy applications include CO₂ capture and storage, direct air capture, hydrogen, geothermal energy, wind energy, energy storage, air quality co-benefits, and energy equity and environmental justice. We use a range of data analytics and other technical approaches including infrastructure optimization, GIScience, life cycle assessment, technoeconomic assessment, process- and systems-level modeling, machine learning, and policy analysis. The company is fully remote with approximately 30 staff working across the United States.

Job Description: R&D Project Manager (Fully Remote)

The R&D Project Manager will oversee multi-disciplinary teams on federal and commercial R&D projects. Federal projects are multi-year, multi-institution grants requiring a range of activities, including project execution and oversight, financial management, staff assignment, federal reporting, and contract management. Commercial projects are often short-term, time-sensitive projects that require managing commercial relationships while ensuring the project is completed on time and on budget.  

In addition to managing projects, the R&D Project Manager will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of federal and commercial project proposals, presenting at conferences or project meetings, managing vendors, supporting company-wide resource planning, and assisting with staff hiring and reviews. For this position, the R&D Project Manager will be expected to:

• Manage a multi-disciplinary, multi-agency team ensuring resourcing, scheduling, budgeting, and deliverable commitments are met. Example federal projects are the RITAP, CarbonSAFE, and CO₂ Transport FEED initiatives.  
• Support the financial and administration teams in monthly invoicing and financial management activities.  
• With other project managers, provide feedback on staff performance, including goal setting and team building.  
• With other project managers, design and implement a consistent approach to managing projects. 
• Demonstrate exceptional written and oral communication skills. 
• Participate in continuous improvement, helping to make Carbon Solutions a business where people want to work. 

Minimum Job Requirements

• Degree: Masters’s degree in geoscience, engineering, or related field with at least five years’ work experience OR a PhD degree with at least three years’ work experience in a relevant field, such as Earth & Geosciences, Engineering (Chemical, Civil/Environmental, Mechanical, Petroleum, etc.), and other related areas. 
• Federal Grants: At least three years’ experience in multi-year federal projects, including managing budgets, reporting, and staff evaluation and planning.
• Project Management Systems: Experience using project management systems and software to assign and track tasks, such as Microsoft Planner or Asana. Proficient in Microsoft products, including SharePoint/OneDrive and scheduling meetings using Outlook Calendar. Experience using templates to produce reports and presentations in Word and PowerPoint.
• Soft Skills: Works well under pressure in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the challenge of learning new skills or subject areas as grant opportunities arise.
• Low-carbon Energy: Passion, experience, and willingness to embrace Carbon Solutions’ mission to address low-carbon energy challenges.  

Desired Qualifications

• Project Management Professional certificate. 
• Experience in CO₂ capture, transport, and storage projects. 
• Experience working with staff from a range of disciplines, including planners, social scientists, and economists. 
• Passion for small business, including the opportunity to be part of how a small business grows and develops. 
• Willingness to wear multiple hats, from producing technical work to managing projects. 
• Experience communicating to non-technical audiences, stakeholders, and the general public about technical projects. 

Compensation/Benefits

• Annual Salary: $110-130k, depending on experience.
• 401k retirement plan with company contributions.
• Benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Fully remote: Ability to work anywhere within the United States, flexible hours based on Eastern Time zone.
• Company internet, phone service plans, and other work-related items are reimbursed.
• 30 days Paid Time Off annually.

How to Apply

If you are interested in joining our team, please fill out the application at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NWLWHC3 by Friday, December 20, 2024. The application process will require you to upload a resumé and a cover letter. In your cover letter, address all the minimum job requirements, any desired qualifications, and why you would be a good fit for Carbon Solutions. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Carbon Solutions embraces a culture in support of diversity, equity, and inclusion and is an equal-opportunity employer. We will not discriminate applicants based on race, gender, sexual orientation, or any other demographic. We welcome all individuals with the skills and work ethic necessary to perform their duties.

Ensure you have existing authorization to work in the United States. At present, CARBON SOLUTIONS LLC is not able to sponsor international work visas.

Background check for this position is required.

Carbon Solutions will provide reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities