Position Summary
The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of the solar industry and solar project development, from real estate to interconnection to local permitting. A key requirement would be a track record of bringing solar projects from land control through development and successfully handing projects off to construction.
The company is seeking a forward-thinking and detail-oriented Senior Project Development Manager position that will manage up to two direct reports and a portfolio of distributed
generation solar projects through the development phase.
A broad understanding of county zoning practices, solar energy, and the diligence required to
develop solar projects is a necessity, as you will be responsible for advising and guiding your team
through complex zoning cases and interconnection processes. Prior project development experience is required.
Job Duties
Management Responsibilities
Manage direct reports and dotted-line SMEs to ensure progress toward and achievement of
the completion of development / NTP.
Develop and manage project budgets.
Manage consultants within approved project budgets, scope, and schedule.
Core Responsibilities consist of:
Provide guidance and serve as a solar development expert to internal members of the
development team.
Ensure proper coordination between internal and external interconnection teams.
Ensure proper coordination between internal and external environmental diligence teams.
Ensure proper coordination between internal and external zoning / permitting teams.
Oversee zoning application preparation, inclusive of local tax modeling and community
relationships and outreach.
Identify, negotiate with, onboard, and manage development consultants.
Meet with landowners and community stakeholders prior to and during permitting to establish a positive, long-term relationship with host communities.
Provide project budget, progress, and timeline updates to management.
Lead, assist, and train direct reports in zoning discussions / negotiations.
Ensure project milestones are met throughout the development process, including collection, organization, and presentation of relevant data to management to assess development risk at various stages of the development process.
Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication and smooth collaboration at all
stages of the project development process.
Travel to project site locations and attend stakeholder meetings as needed.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree required.
Minimum of 5 years managing multiple solar development projects.
Possesses subject matter expertise in business functions related to the development process.