Development Manager

Development Manager

Requirements

• At least 3 years of project development experience in renewable energy development.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in renewable energy, urban planning, logistics, finance, business, engineering, project/construction management or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting.
• Knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including public speaking, conflict resolution, and/or platform skills for executive management presentations.
• Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel 30% on average but more as required by projects.
• Experience utilizing CRM systems and developing metrics.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project development from early stage to NTP.
• Ownership of project development schedules and budgets.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Show the leadership needed to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended action.
• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
• Manage Project Discretionary Permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, presenting at permit hearings.
• Coordinate closely with the broader cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate for delivery of site and environmental studies, surveys and diligence reports.
• Work with internal and external Engineering teams as they progress engineering and design.
• Work with internal construction management team on contractor selection process.
• Coordinate with execution team on securing ministerial permits.
• Handoff projects once fully developed and permitted to the project execution team.
• Assist project finance through diligence questions and providing required documents.
• Coordinate additional resources or outside consultants/contractors as well as managing and meeting expenses throughout project development.
• Provide support and analysis for Business Development pipeline reporting.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.