Project Development Manager

INTRODUCTION TO HYCO1

HYCO1 has emerged as the global leader in efficient Syngas Process Technology and cost reduction through its CO₂ Utilization Technology. Today, CO₂ is largely a waste byproduct released into the atmosphere due to a lack of cost-effective utilization methods. Each year, about 40 gigatons of CO₂ are emitted, largely from production processes that rely on fossil-based feedstocks. HYCO1 CUBE™ Technology turns CO₂ emissions into high-value products while reducing dependency on fossil fuels.

At the heart of HYCO1’s solution is its patented CUBE™ Technology (Carbon Utilization, Best Efficiency), which can convert over 95% of CO₂ and CH₄ in a single reactor pass, producing high-grade syngas at the lowest cost and carbon intensity on the market. CUBE™ Technology makes it possible to manufacture fuels, chemicals, and other products from CO₂ at a lower cost than from fossil fuels. This technology uses a patented, non-coking, pre-sintered, spherical catalyst that is highly durable and does not need to be regenerated. Currently operational in its first commercial installation, CUBE™ Technology is proving to be both versatile and market ready. Unlike conventional syngas production technologies such as steam methane reforming (SMR) or autothermal reforming (ATR), HYCO1’s CUBE™ CO₂ Reactor (CCR) is exceptionally flexible. It can produce syngas in any desired ratio by simply adjusting the feed gases. Built on proven SMR reactor designs but enhanced with a superior catalyst, CUBE™ Technology is poised to become the new global standard for syngas production.

Essential functions and duties

Engage with early-stage customer prospects, develop and build strong business relationships, assist in putting together a scope of work, lead in creating proposals, negotiate, and close deals.

• Collaborate with internal teams (Projects Team, Contract Managers, Engineering, Cost Accounting) to maximize communication and resource usage for effective operations.
• Monitor and control project execution and delivery through management of personnel and resources to ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget parameters.
• Maintain accountability for all project functions, including resources, budget, and schedule; review progress reports.
• Communicate regularly with owners to resolve conflicts and negotiate changes in scope of work; serve as main contact for all status updates, additional labor requests, and material/equipment needs.
• Prepare weekly and monthly reports to track project progress.
• Advise senior-level management of potential project problems and assist in resolution.
• Manage the financial aspect of contracts, including fee payments, invoices, and verification of incurred expenses.
• Prepare Project Charters, Business Cases, and Project Objectives & Strategy (POS) to justify projects.
• Drive project evaluation, concept selection, and alignment with company strategy.
• Develop early project roadmaps, including RACI matrices, governance deliverables, and stage-gate documentation.
• Establish preliminary long-lead equipment lists and maintain early vendor lists for procurement visibility.
• Develop early-phase estimates (Class 4/5) and Level 1 schedules to guide project progression.
• Identify and define baseline subcontractor requirements for reporting, schedule, cost, risk, and deliverables.
• Set up scope tracking, risk registers, and mitigation strategies to manage uncertainties.
• Support stage-gate readiness and provide clear decision frameworks.
• Define and document contracting strategies for future FEED and execution phases.
• Provide transparent progress reporting and actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Interface with marketing team and senior leadership to identify, assess, and prioritize new project opportunities.
• Build and lead cross-functional teams across technical, commercial, and operations.
• Partner with vendors, advisors, and stakeholders to align strategies and deliverables.
• Facilitate workshops, reviews, and project decision gates to drive progress.

Experience

• Experience in syngas, hydrogen, or carbon capture projects
• Familiarity with stage-gate processes and investment approval frameworks.
• Background in contracting strategy, subcontractor management and risk planning
• Exposure to cost modeling, scenario analysis and early execution strategy definition.
• Strong business development and negotiation skills.

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and leadership abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; knowledge of financial modeling preferred.
• Self-managing: able to make decisions independently and drive deliverables without close supervision.
• Tenacity and resilience in progressing projects while navigating ambiguity
• Systems thinking and structured project development
• Analytical rigor and strong business acumen
• Proactive risk identification and disciplined project control

Other

• Maintain strong and positive relationships with team members, customers, clients, partners, etc.
• Strong proven leadership/management ability
• Demonstrate strong strategic, analytical, and organizational skills
• Work with honesty and integrity
• Must be proficient in writing and speaking English
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Must be able to perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Must be able to meet the attendance and travel requirements of the position

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (highly preferred), Business, Construction Management, Project Management, or related discipline.
• 8+ years experience in capital project development (energy, chemicals, industrial gas or related.)
• Proven knowledge in FEL methodologies, early-phase estimating and scheduling.
• Experience with project justification, business case development, and governance
• Excellent written and verbal communication, including executive-level reporting.

Physical activities and requirements of this position

• Must be able to sit and work at a keyboard and screen for long periods
• Occasional exposure to industrial environments.
• Up to 25% travel may be required.

COMPENSATION

HYCO1 offers competitive compensation and a competitive benefits package including stock options, performance-based incentive compensation, Paid Time Off, 401K, Wellness Plan, and a Flexible Spending Account.

INTENT AND FUNCTION OF JOB DESCRIPTION

All descriptions have been reviewed to ensure that only essential functions and basic duties have been included. Requirements, skills, and abilities included have been determined to be the minimal standards required to successfully perform the position. In no instance should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements described herein be interpreted as all-inclusive. Additional duties may be assigned by HYCO1 as deemed appropriate.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodation will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization. Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. HYCO1 is an at-will employer. Employees may be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

HYCO1 is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected category.