Project Manager - Renewable Natural Gas (RNG)

About Waga Energy 

Waga Energy was established to further our founders' commitments to preserving the common good and acting collectively to ensure a sustainable future.

Committed to the fight against global warming and to a sustainable energy transition, Waga Energy has developed a breakthrough technology to recover landfill gas into biomethane, also called Renewable Natural Gas (RNG). Our WAGABOX® landfill gas upgrading units deliver high-quality biomethane, regardless of the quality of the raw biogas. The biomethane produced by the WAGABOX® can be injected directly into the gas grid or used as fuel for vehicles. Waga Energy builds, owns, operates, and maintains the WAGABOX® units under long-term contracts with landfill owners, and biomethane sales revenue is shared

Already in operation at dozens of landfill sites worldwide, this revolutionary landfill gas purification solution has been producing clean, local renewable energy since 2015. Waga Energy is committed to a mission of driving a sustainable energy transition by making RNG accessible to all.

Guided by the values of Audacity, Mastery, and Cooperation, Waga Energy employees in Europe, North America, and other locations are united by a common purpose: maintaining a livable planet for future generations.

About the Position - Responsibilities & Duties
We're currently seeking candidates for the position of Project Manager in our Bala Cynwyd, PA (Philadelphia area) office. This is an exciting, rewarding position promoting the role of renewable energies, notably renewable gas, in the future of energy transition.

Waga Energy Project Managers lead collaborative project teams responsible for the management of landfill biogas to Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects via the successful delivery and operations of our WAGABOX® units. The Project Manager position is a highly responsible role leading projects and project teams from the initial feasibility analysis stage through planning, budgeting, design, permitting, construction, and ongoing operations while ensuring adherence to all safety and quality standards.

Associated responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Managing, mentoring and providing guidance to junior and mid-level project engineers, supporting them in navigating technical challenges, project management responsibilities, and client/project partner relationships to ensure both successful project execution and professional growth and advancement.

• Developing and executing project scope, budget, and schedule from FEED (Front End Engineering Design) studies through to project delivery and ongoing operations.

• Managing all applicable regulatory and permitting related tasks to ensure compliance with all local, state, national, and industry specific codes and standards to include drafting and tracking requests for authorization.

• Managing the procurement of all equipment, supplies and services necessary for the delivery of the project within established budget and schedule. This includes drafting equipment specifications and datasheets as well as coordinating with both the Waga process department and outside equipment suppliers.

• Tracking and documenting project information (both internal and external) including information relevant to the procurement of equipment and supplies, as well as scheduling and progress related documentation.

• Managing subcontractors including subcontractor engineers, equipment manufacturers, and site contractors to include requesting quotes/proposals, overseeing/inspecting work to ensure adherence to the project plan, budget, and quality standards, and tracking change requests.

• Managing all applicable pre-commissioning & commissioning related activities.

• Ensuring the successful “handover” of new projects to the facility operations team.

• Supporting ongoing operations via technical trouble shooting and system checks of WAGABOX® units as needed.

• Maintaining a continuous focus on safety and process optimization/improvement throughout all phases of assigned projects, making suggestions and taking necessary actions as needed.

• Drafting grant applications when relevant.

About You - Qualifications & Skills 

The ideal candidate is an enthusiastic, self-motivated professional with a passion for environmental preservation and sustainability, and:

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (chemical, mechanical, process, or a related discipline).

• 10 years of previous experience in a similar engineering project management role with at least 3 years of direct people management experience.

• Strong people management skills with the ability to mentor, support, and develop junior and mid-level p