Solar Development Project Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The Development Project Manager - Solar DG will support the development of solar and storage projects under 20M W AC throughout the United States. This is a fast-paced and multi-faceted role facing multiple internal and external stakeholders and provides exposure to commercial matters.

Main Accountabilities:

• Manage all aspects of solarproject development including review of regulatory, environmental, real estate, technical andinterconnectiondue diligence for projects under 20MW AC
• Conduct due diligence and project analysis for PV solar rooftop and ground-mounted projects in various states.
• Produce preliminary feasibility reports, including permit road map, development budget, schedule and risk analysis
• Coordinatewith engineering, finance, legal, and construction to ensureefficient and compliantdevelopment of solar projects
• Manage consultants, external stakeholders and developers and other third parties to ensure project success
• Supportas neededin the structuring, negotiating, and closingofland agreementsandtax agreements
• Manage budgets, milestones, schedules, and deliverables for development projects
• Review and manage application efforts to various solar incentive programs
• Ensure development activities are in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Work with the development team to problem solve around various development issues to bring projects tosuccessfulcommercial operation
• Identify high-level key project, interconnection and accessconstraints
• Review permit applications and permit requirements, and associated impacts to the project

Direct reports: 1 direct reports; 1 - 5 indirect reports; multiple third-party consultants/contractors

Travel: As needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years managing the development of multiple solar energy projects simultaneously
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field (Advanced degree a plus)
• Deep knowledge of navigating site development activities including, but not limited to, utility interconnection, legal real estate matters, environmental and land use permitting
• Familiarity with the design and components that comprise a PV system
• Demonstrated success in developing solar PV projects through the full project development lifecycle
• Financial planning, budgeting, organizational and resource management skills
• Strong ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and achieve goals in a timely fashion, and effectively manage a variety of project stakeholders
• Exceptional ability in analytical problem solving and strong communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software products

Behavioral Requirements:

• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated and willingness to take initiative
• Strong organizational commitment and organizational skills
• Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity
• Strong interest in renewable energy
• Ability to work effectively with minimal direction
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional, multi-departmental teams

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)