Manager, Development (Central Region)

Invenergy

$120K — $160K *
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited college program.
  • 6+ years in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant experience.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • Willing to travel 25 - 50% of the time.
  • Must be eligible to work in the US without employer visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

  • Manage a portfolio of wind, solar, and/or storage projects across the US.
  • Lead development activities in various stages of the project.
  • Align projects with the company's long-term strategy.
  • Identify development prospects through market assessments and site reconnaissance.
  • Negotiate leases, easements, and agreements for site control.
  • Coordinate communication efforts with landowners.
  • Obtain necessary local, state, and federal permits.
  • Represent Invenergy with various stakeholders.
  • Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
  • Identify project risks and propose solutions.
  • Oversee project design and manage budgeting and scheduling.
  • Coordinate internal and external technical support.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid time off and vacation days.
  • Participation in a structured bonus program.
  • Opportunities for personal and professional development.
Full Job Description

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Job Description

About the Team

Invenergy’s Renewable Development team is responsible for generating new wind, solar, and storage opportunities for the company by identifying potential projects and advancing them through the development process. This includes site identification, permitting, resource measurement, establishing interconnection positions and community engagement. 

Position Overview

As a Manager, Renewable Development, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States. This position will be at Invenergy's Denver office.

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Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of wind, solar, and/or storage projects within the United States.

  • Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project.

  • Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives.

  • Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance.

  • Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.

  • Coordinate landowner communication efforts.

  • Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits.

  • Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.

  • Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.

  • Identify project risks and recommend solutions.

  • Oversee project design.

  • Lead project budgeting and scheduling.

  • Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

  • Manages contractors and/or direct reports.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A BS or BA from an accredited college program. 

  • 6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience. 

  • A valid driver's license

  • Travel as needed, anticipated 25 - 50% of the time

  • Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus

  • Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects. 

  • Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills. 

  • Strong public speaking and personal skills. 

  • Ability to write effective, concise reports. 

  • Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous. 

  • Several years of experience in similar role preferred.   

  • Experience permitting projects under local county regulations

Base Pay

$120,000.00 - $160,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.
 
In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.
 
Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

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