ABOUT THE ROLEThe Development Manager oversees day to day project execution including all permitting and environmental filings, supervision of project development timelines, and management of a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
WHAT YOU'LL DO- Responsible for the development of utility scale solar assets; including coordinating a team of professionals, both internal and external, in various company functional areas during the development phase (real estate, environmental and permitting).
- Provide technical, economic and risk analysis of solar development assets and potential project acquisitions.
- Interact with local zoning and permitting boards, taxing jurisdictions as well as state and federal permitting agencies.
- Relationship management of key stakeholders throughout the development lifecycle; including landowners, permitting agencies, and regulatory authorities.
- Provide project development feedback to Business Development team to assist in responding to RFPs.
- Extract and manage all mitigation measures obtained from key permitting and environmental documents.
- Collaborate with individual department, as well as cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
- Maintain organizational excellence in terms of project timelines and deliverables.
- Demonstrates the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
- Other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering, mathematics, business, finance, economics, or related field.
- Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in renewables, environmental, permitting, real estate development, or related industry.
- Technology: Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
- Skills/Attributes:
- Ability to effectively lead early-stage development projects.
- Ability to translate, interpret, and make key decisions based on complex development contracts.
- Functional knowledge of power markets and interconnection processes.
- Foundational contract negotiation skills and best practices.
- Basic skill in persuading and influencing others.
- Travel: Up to 30%
BENEFITS- Clēnera pays 100% of employee and dependent premiums for a suite of medical, dental, and vision coverages.
- Hybrid Work Environment
- HSA and FSA Plans Available
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Plan with Employer Match
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary, and AD&D
- Paid Time Off (Vacation and Public Holidays)
- Incentive Pay and RSU Plans
*Recruiting agencies, we are not currently accepting unsolicited referrals for this or any open role. We will not pay any fee associated with unsolicited referrals.
