The PositionThe Senior Project Developer will be working closely with our leadership team to spearhead the advancement of renewable energy projects, primarily solar and solar + storage, from site control to NTP and, where applicable, construction. This position will be responsible for supporting the overall management of all project development work including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary design coordination, permitting, and the general pre-construction related work. This will involve working with utilities, the Cloudbreak team, and third party contractors to prepare materials required by relevant permitting authorities. Excellent communication and organizational skills, resiliency, independent task management, and grit are a must.
This is a fantastic position for a seasoned renewable energy project developer or project manager, who is passionate about fighting climate change, and being a key decision maker at one of the leading renewable energy firms in the Mountain West.
Job ResponsibilitiesThe Senior Project Developer will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and manage the current and future team of Operations analysts and associates. The responsibilities of the senior developer will include but not be limited to:
- Lead full-cycle ministerial and non-ministerial permitting of projects including presentation of projects to applicable permitting authorities
- Permitting research, title work, identification and management of planning and zoning challenges and the project management of the overall project development cycle
- Functioning as primary liaison with relevant utilities for awarded projects
- Managing full-cycle interconnection process including economic and budget forecasting, analysis of utility infrastructure, and submission of all relevant materials
- Assisting with preparation bid materials for applicable RFPs
- Preparation of site designs and engineering reports (either internally or via contractors)
- Close management third party contractor relationships, with relation to project scope, schedule, and budget
- Leading site owner relationship management from site control to the firm's final exit from a project's equity position
Requirements- Ability to manage multiple projects, third party relationships, and project stakeholders simultaneously and effectively
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- High level of organization
- Ability to accurately forecast and maintain project timelines
- Self-directed
- Highly motivated
- Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
- 5+ years experience in project management and/or construction management of large-scale energy projects or programs
- Working knowledge of standardized project management processes and tools
- Thrives in fast-paced and autonomous work environment
Benefits- $150,000 - $160,000 base salary
- Commission incentives
- 401(k)
- Excellent health/dental/vision Insurance
- Generous parental leave
- Flexible PTO and Sick leave
