Last Energy · 19 hours ago
Engineering Project Manager (External)
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLast Energy is seeking a dedicated and experienced Engineering Project Manager (External) to manage relationships with external engineering firms and EPCs for successful project execution. The role involves overseeing project scopes, schedules, and budgets while ensuring alignment with the company's goals and facilitating collaboration with external partners.
Clean EnergyEnergyEnergy ManagementNuclearRenewable EnergySustainability
Responsibilities
Manage and oversee external engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms to ensure the successful execution of projects in accordance with client requirements and Last Energy's standards
Collaborate closely with external partners to define project scopes, schedules, budgets, and implementation plans, with a strong focus on risk assessment and mitigation
Coordinate the efforts of external resources and maintain strict adherence to project scope, schedule, and budget constraints, while fostering productive relationships with external project teams
Continuously assess project progress and adapt project parameters, timelines, and budgets as necessary to ensure project alignment with established goals
Efficiently allocate and monitor resources to optimize project performance and achieve project deliverables
Regularly report project status, outcomes, and potential risks to the relevant stakeholders, and escalate issues when needed, following established project management protocols
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree required
5+ years of project management experience, preferably in the manufacturing and energy sectors, or similar
Proven track record of effectively collaborating and managing external partners and stakeholders
Knowledge of Microsoft Suite and Google Suite
Extensive experience using Gantt charts
Ability to communicate, both written and verbally, in an effective manner to the intended audience
Ability to think critically, creatively solve problems, deal with ambiguity, and thrive in a fast-paced, changing environment
Ability to work independently
Well-organized with meticulous attention to detail
Preferred
Asana or Smartsheet experience is a plus
CSM (Certified ScrumMaster) and PMP (Project Management Professional) certifications are a plus
Company
Last Energy
Last Energy is a nuclear technology company that provides nuclear energy through its modular micro nuclear power plants.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$164MKey Investors
Astera InstituteGigafundFirst Round Capital
2025-12-16Series C· $100M
2024-08-29Series B· $40M
2021-02-16Series A· $20M
Leadership Team
Bret Kugelmass
CEO, Founder
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