Project Development Sr. Associate (Central, hybrid)

The Project Development Senior Associate (fka PM1) is responsible for the development of utility-scale renewable energy generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction for the Central Development team. This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted role facing multiple internal and external stakeholders and providers immediate exposure to commercial matters. This is a hybrid role and can be based from Houston, Texas, or Overland Park, KS
Main accountabilities:

• • Manage the identification of prospective utility-scale renewable energy projects with suitable wind/solar resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics
  • Responsible for local, state, federal, and regional permitting of utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Support the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilities and other power purchasers
  • Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain renewable energy projects
  • Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support Project Development
  • Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding renewable energy industry issues
  • Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties
  • Manage the environmental study and permitting process
  • Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project
  • Manage project level expenditures and invoice processing
  • Develop project budgets
  • Participate in interconnection agreement negotiations
  • Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Environmental, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis, and Energy Assessment teams
  • Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents
  • Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis
  • Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional teams
  • Negotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use, and Decommissioning
  • Additional duties as required
  
  Direct reports:None
  Travel:up to 65%
  Minimum qualifications:
  
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industry
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise

Behavioral requirements:

• Strong organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Excellent Interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Ability to work productively with limited supervision
• Time-management skills
• Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy
• Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed
• Familiarity with wind/solar power Project Development preferred

Physical demands & working conditions:

• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility:Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment
• Speech/Reading:Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Lifting:Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds
• Vision/Hearing:Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form
• Safety:Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)