Sr. Project Manager - Site Development

Sr. Project Manager - Site Development

Wixom, Michigan, United States

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 $150 million in funding from top investors including Lower carbon 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 jurisdictions.

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 and project management skills with the ability to operate hands-on in a fast-paced startup environment.
• Willingness to travel regularly to project sites.

Here's what we value:

• Mission First: We are laser-focused on our mission. We have chosen to take on the defining challenge of our time, and we don't shy away from the hard decisions required to put our mission first, no matter how tough. The world needs our technology and it won't happen any time soon if we don't make it happen. We are a low-ego team, and we prioritize the mission over our self-interest.
  
  We think strategically with an eye to the long term, and we clearly separate what must be done well now, and what can be improved later, despite ambiguity.
• Burning Urgency: Our hard-core intensity and work ethic match the crisis we're in. We have a strong bias toward action, and we execute with focus and speed. In the absence of guidance, we take charge, lead our teammates, and accomplish our goals. We aren't afraid to change course when something isn't working, and we find solutions even when it seems like there are none.
  
  We are cool under pressure, and our quiet determination and drive are unwavering. We…