Project Development Manager

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Infinium is a leading provider of gas conversion solutions and developer of eFuels projects. Founded in 2020, it delivers ultra‑low‑carbon synthetic eFuels, technology that monetizes flare gas and RNG, and patented solutions that support the rapidly evolving energy industry. The company has achieved several firsts, including the first commercial volumes of power‑to‑liquid clean eFuels, the first modular gas conversion technology deployment, and the only clean fuels innovator offering end‑to‑end solutions to customers at every step.

Industry leaders such as Amazon, American Airlines, Borealis and IAG are already customers. Learn more at .

Infinium is seeking a Project Development Manager to lead the full lifecycle of project development activities for Infinium eFuels. This hands‑on role is ideal for an experienced professional who enjoys managing all facets of project development—from opportunity identification through permitting, contracting, and execution readiness. The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with a strong bias toward action and has experience working across technical, commercial, and regulatory dimensions of complex infrastructure projects.

LOCATION:

Infinium headquarters in Sacramento, California

• Identify and evaluate project opportunities, including site evaluation, feedstock evaluation, and technical feasibility.
• Manage all aspects of project development, including site diligence, permitting, interconnection, land acquisition, environmental diligence, and commercial structuring.
• Lead all permitting and entitlement processes at the federal, state, and local levels.
• Manage interconnection applications and engage with utilities or transmission operators.
• Negotiate commercial agreements including feedstock contracting, land leases, interconnection documents, and basic offtake or supply terms.
• Collaborate with internal teams across engineering, finance, operations, and legal to progress projects through key development milestones.
• Coordinate directly with third‑party consultants (e.g., engineering, legal, environmental, regulatory) as needed.
• Maintain accurate project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments, and provide regular reporting to internal and external stakeholders.
• Prepare internal investment materials, permitting filings, and presentation materials for reviews and approvals.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned projects through development completion.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of direct experience in project development within renewable energy, low‑carbon fuels, chemicals, or related industrial or infrastructure sectors.
• Proven ability to independently manage development activities across technical, commercial, and regulatory work streams.
• Familiarity with U.S. permitting and regulatory processes (e.g., CEQA/NEPA, state energy offices, local zoning).
• Strong working knowledge of interconnection, land acquisition, and infrastructure contracting.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working with minimal supervision and able to move projects forward proactively.
• Willingness to travel as needed to support project development (typically ~10%).

Infinium provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Project Management and Information Technology

Chemical Manufacturing