Technical Project Manager

• Your mission at Climeworks is to successfully lead, coordinate, and be responsible for the technical deliverables associated with the civil, structural and architectural work packages to ensure the successful execution of DAC Plants, and to drive collaboration within a cross-functional team of engineers.
• You will also manage the activities of our DAC 1st generation products, ensuring clients satisfaction with technical assistance and warranty services.
• You ensure all technical project interfaces are properly managed and that the actions are tracked to full compliance and delivered as per requirements.
• You effectively manage technical deliverables, work packages and activities (internal & contractors) for all aspects of the engineering, procurement, fabrication, construction, and commissioning and start-up with a core focus on people and management culture.
• You deliver projects in alignment with strategic objectives of Climeworks Group and according to Climeworks Project Lifecycle Framework, you prepare and present monthly project engineering reports.
• You ensure appropriate technical scope, risk mitigation, cost estimate, cost and schedule controls, and audits take place on a timely basis and findings are carried out.

• You completed an Engineering degree and you have at least 8 years of project engineering or management experience of Civil, Structural and Architectural work packages in process industries and/or renewables industries’ sectors.
• You have experience working in an EPC environment, as well as relevant knowledge working in at least one process engineering industry (refining, chemical, petrochemical facilities and/or renewables industries).
• You have proven a practical understanding of project management principles and best practices.
• You gained experience working with projects groups in all project phases, design, risk assessment, execution plan incorporating full life cycle costs and with project scoping, feasibility studies and relative economics analysis.
• You were involved in project management of large-scale process industry projects > USD$300MM.
• You have experience in managing external client's contractual relationships.
• You have demonstrated the ability to lead a cross functional team of engineers and to initiate new technologies, as well as evaluate project opportunities.
• You are a great leader and strong communicator who can create a positive culture; you enable fast decision-making, and you have the ability to effectively manage and influence stakeholders of multi-disciplined professionals.
• You are fluent in English; German would be a big plus.

Disclaimer:  You are willing to start your role with a 1-year assignment in Switzerland before moving back to the US, then you are willing and able to travel up to 30%.

What We Offer:

At Climeworks, we foster a positive, purpose-driven, and inclusive culture. We care about the well-being of our Climeworkers and offer:

• Paid time off, including vacation.
• Flexibility to occasionally work remotely and adjust working hours.
• RSUs, making you a shareholder in our company.
• A competitive 401k plan and comprehensive health insurance, including dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• A horizontal organization, a supportive team, and a dynamic, innovation-focused environment.

You will join a horizontal organization, a great team, an improvement-oriented approach, and a scale-up venture with an innovative technology. Sounds like you? We are looking forward meeting you! Apply now by filling in the online application form and uploading your complete dossier to our careers portal: https://www.climeworks.com/careers

Diversity and Inclusion:

At Climeworks, we celebrate diversity and encourage everyone to apply. All qualified applicants are considered for positions, so bring along your knowledge, personal experiences, and fresh perspectives, and together we can make a difference.

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