Project Development Manager

Project Development ManagerLast Energy is seeking a Project Development Manager to support the development of our fleet of PWR-20 Micro Modular Reactor (MMR) projects. This role owns project progress end-to-end across multiple markets simultaneously - from securing land and utility interconnection to engaging local stakeholders and regulators. The ideal candidate is a decisive operator who can build a roadmap from scratch, rally a cross-functional team around it, and push a project through ambiguity and hurdles toward a signed grid connection.Areas of responsibility include:Program/Project ManagementDevelop roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plansAccelerates projects through ruthless prioritization and critical path management, together with in-country teamsAssigns and manages cross-functional team members (including product, engineering, licensing, and communications) in support of project progressLand AcquisitionPrepares, negotiates, and closes land agreements, together with in-country teamsManages land diligence efforts, including environmental, planning, and geotechnicalGrid ApplicationUtilize transmission and distribution maps/data to identify opportunities for expedited grid connectionsDevelop (with support from the engineering team), submit, and manage grid connection applications through the approvals processStakeholder Engagement/PermittingTravel internationally and present projects to municipalities and local stakeholder groupsResearch, draft, submit, and manage planning and non-nuclear permitting documentation to regulatory bodiesQualificationsBachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics/Finance, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or other related discipline8+ years of professional experience, ideally in the fields of energy or sustainabilityDemonstrated Project Development and Project Management skillsFamiliarity with project scheduling tools (Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar)Working knowledge of the energy transition landscapeWilling to travel as needed (10-30%)Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills; able to track many moving pieces across multiple projects simultaneously without dropping the ballStrong written and verbal communication skillsEager to learn the specifics of nuclear project development, regulatory processes, and energy infrastructure; prior knowledge is a plus but not requiredStrong self-starter with the ability to quickly adapt strategy in a fast-paced environment