Technical Project Manager

Lead delivery of pilot and demonstration plants for direct air capture technology, where the technology is developed, tested, and prepared for scale-up.

• Serve as project lead for complex, first-of-a-kind industrial projects, driving scope, schedule, cost, risk, and cross-functional alignment from design through commissioning.
• Take over project management responsibilities for Heirloom's next-generation technology pilot in Tracy, CA, leading commissioning from a project perspective.
• Coordinate equipment, automation, process development, and operations to generate decision-grade learnings for future designs.
• Lead project management of the next-generation technology demonstration plant, coordinating design, equipment development, construction, and commissioning activities.

This role contributes to fighting climate change by developing and scaling direct air capture technology, which helps mitigate the worst effects of this existential threat and builds a more equitable, prosperous future for all.

• 5+ years of experience leading technically complex industrial, manufacturing, or infrastructure projects as a project manager or project lead.
• Proven ability to manage projects where design, equipment development, and execution overlap.
• Experience marshaling trades, running RFIs and change-order processes, coordinating inspections and permitting during construction.
• Commissioning project management experience with familiarity with FAT/SAT, IO checks, and defect/issue closure workflows through operator handover.
• Proficiency with schedule and project controls tools (MS Project, Primavera, Smartsheet, or similar) and budget forecasting/change control practices.
• Proven track record of vendor and contractor management.
• Strong communication skills to influence cross-functional teams and translate between technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Safety-first mentality with attention to detail and a process-driven approach.
• Willingness to travel to site regularly.

• Excellent health, dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom, with FSA option.
• 16 weeks paid parental leave for all Heirloom employees.
• Generous stock options.
• Unlimited PTO for exempt (salaried) employees & 120 hours for full time non-exempt (hourly) employees.
• 401(k).
• Monthly health and wellness reimbursement.
• Annual education and conference budget.

Heirloom is building the next generation of direct air capture technology to fight climate change, combining industrial thermal systems, automated material handling, and control systems. They are backed by climate partners and aim to tackle this decades-long problem.