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