The Company
Our client is an independent power producer that is focused on the origination, development, acquisition & financing of solar energy projects across the U.S. The company has been in business for over a decade & owns & operates solar projects in small utility-scale, commercial & industrial markets. Our client also has uniquely simple & straightforward internal protocols & processes as well as strong financing relationships that enable it to compete with larger sized organizations & develop projects more efficiently.
The Role
Our client seeks a Development Project Manager to spearhead the development of decentralized solar energy & energy storage projects. The Development Project Manager will support projects from initial acquisition through to the construction handover.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Lead project development initiatives for the company
- Research & find potential development opportunities & identify risks
- Perform due diligence related to acquisitions
- Handle preconstruction budgets & schedules
- Assess potential origination opportunities
- Work closely with both external & internal stakeholders
- Obtain necessary permits, agreements & approvals
- Work collaboratively with authorities having jurisdiction
- Create contract attachments for EPC company agreements
- Handle budgets, resources & timelines for each project
- Develop & manage relationships with third parties
- Remain up to date on industry topics & trends
Qualifications & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction, environment, or related field. Master’s degree preferred but not required
- Project development experience within the solar energy industry. Energy storage experience is preferred, but not required
- Ability to solve complex problems
- Experience with land agreements, title insurance & real estate
- Understanding of government requirements & environmental regulations
- Comfortability & familiarity with interconnection applications & agreements
- Demonstrable success in project management
- Exceptional communication & interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated & able to work independently
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of products
- Ability to travel up to one-third of the time