Technical Project Manager

The Role

Heirloom is building the next generation of direct air capture technology combining first-of-a-kind industrial thermal systems automated material handling and control systems to safely operate and iterate on the process. Were hiring a Technical Project Manager to lead delivery of our pilot and demonstration plants where this technology is developed tested and prepared for scale-up.

This role serves as the project lead for complex first-of-a-kind industrial projects responsible for driving scope schedule cost risk and cross-functional alignment from design through commissioning. Youll start by taking over project management responsibilities for Heirlooms next-generation technology pilot in Tracy CA leading commissioning from a project perspective - coordinating equipment automation process development and operations to generate decision-grade learnings for future designs. From there youll lead the project management of our next-generation technology demonstration plant coordinating design equipment development construction and commissioning activities while ensuring technical learnings feed back into commercial design.

This role is based at Heirlooms Brisbane HQ with regular travel to site during critical phases (typically 23 days per week during key build and commissioning activities).

What Youll Bring

• 5 years of experience leading technically complex industrial manufacturing or infrastructure projects as a project manager or a 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 - 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 - able to influence cross-functional teams (engineering operations safety procurement) 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.

Bonus Points

• Experience with permitting and inspections for industrial sites

• Startup or early-stage project experience

• Familiarity with project governance frameworks

You dont have to have every listed requirement and skill to be a great fit. If you are passionate about this opportunity and think you have the skills to succeed please apply!

Our Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion

We encourage you to apply if you identify as Black Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander American Indian or Alaskan Native Hispanic or Latino LGBTQ or with any other underrepresented group even if you dont tick all the boxes in the description below.

Perks and Benefits

• Excellent health dental and vision insurance covered up to 100% by Heirloom. 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.

Our Principles

• Radical Honesty. We strive to foster an inclusive environment premised on transparency and respect. We push for excellence yet always remain thoughtful when challenging each other.

• Persistent Optimism. We show up to work with optimism and dont shy away from a challenge. We recognize that the ambitious nature of our mission requires hopefulness dedication and persistence.

• Maximize Learning. Compounding knowledge is our key to victory - we continuously hone our crafts seek the fastest paths to improve and are quick to absorb and apply new insights.

Why you should join Heirloom

• We are solving the challenge of our generation. Climate change is an existential threat and we need as many of the worlds motivated minds as possible to help. There is no greater challenge or opportunity than fighting climate change.

• We are a world-class team. We are engineers scientists and concerned humans from a variety of backgrounds and experiences who are pooling our knowledge and skills to collectively build a more equitable prosperous future for all.

• We remain united resilient and optimistic. We recognize the magnitude of the challenge ahead of us yet believe that we can contribute to mitigating the worst effects of climate change. It wont be easy but we wont quit.

We are backed by credible climate partners. Were well funded by investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures Ahren Innovation Capital Carbon Direct Microsoft Lowercarbon Capital ARPA-e and the National Science Foundation. Our early customers include Stripe Shopify and Klarna and were building durable partnerships that enable us to tackle this decades-long problem.

Required Experience:

IC