Project Development Manager

Project Development ManagerAt the direction of the Regional Director of Development, the Development Manager will manage activities surrounding the procurement, management, and oversight of both external and internal resources required to develop utility-scale wind and/or solar energy projects. In this role, you must possess the experience and skills required to lead multi-million-dollar infrastructure projects, preferably related to renewable energy projects. The position's work scope will encompass the entire life cycle of a project from early-stage development to construction.Our ideal candidate will come into this role with a genuine passion for renewable energy, education in a related field, and at least 3 years of energy project development experience (preferably utility-scale project development experience). Our ideal candidate has a solid track record of exemplary teamwork and enjoys working on a dynamic and diverse cross-departmental team. You understand how to drive projects through key development milestones and can do so largely independently. You can interpret the technical intricacies, are proficient at negotiating contracts, and have no problem organizing, planning, and meeting deadlines for large multi-faceted projects. Our ideal candidate is a personable self-starter who loves to be involved in the project and field work, seizes the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues, and thrives in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to constant change, shifting demands, and moving timelines.In this role, you will lead community and client relationships throughout the development process, and you'll work together with our internal teams at every stage to help us successfully get our projects across the finish line. In addition to strategic project management and demonstrated technical acumen, the ideal candidate will have the ability to effectively communicate with a high level of precision and integrity to internal and external stakeholders presenting coherent arguments using facts and fact-based opinions following detailed research and analysis. The intended geographical region that this position will be developing projects includes Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and potentially the Southeast area. Hours: Full Time Department: Project Development Travel: 40% to project sites (MI/IL/IN/Southeast)ResponsibilitiesManage and lead the development process of utility-scale wind and/or solar energy projects in the Michigan, Illinois, Indiana and potentially Southeast area of the United StatesRepresent Apex with federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development processOversee and manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for utility-scale electric generation projectsManage the preparation and delivery of permitting documentationInterpret technical engineering and environmental reports and studies to determine project impact and pertinence towards application requirementsProvide reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulationsManage project financial models, project design and generation interconnection activitiesLead landowner lease negotiations and relationships in projects involving large numbers of landownersHelp to coordinate the project interconnection processCompilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders and partnersOrganize and supervise project budget, schedule and proformaSupport the negotiation of power purchase and asset agreementsDevelop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our Public Affairs TeamOversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication and smooth collaboration at all stages of the project development processTravel to project site locations and attend stakeholder meetingsQualificationsUndergraduate degree in development related field with a strong academic record3+ years of development experience; direct utility-scale wind or solar development experience strongly preferredSolid track record in project management and contract negotiationsKnowledge of commercial wind & energy storage marketsUnderstanding of renewable energy financing options and project financial modelsExperience with county and state permitting processes. Experience in Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and/or the Southeast preferred.Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and lead multi-disciplinary teams while earning buy-in from team members to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projectsExperience managing land agents or independent consultantsStrong organization skills and ability to handle time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a rapidly changing environmentStrong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project's life cycle.Adept at problem-solvingArticulate with the ability to lead and assist with management, client, and public presentationsExceptional planning and organizational skillsExceptional written and oral communication skillsStrong passion for renewable energy.Exemplary standards of safety, honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity.Willing and able to travel up to 40% to the MI/IL/IN and Southeast region of the United StatesWilling to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA or satellite office in Lake Elmo, MN. Remote location will be considered for the right candidate.BenefitsHealth InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Employer Match401(k) Pre-tax or Roth DeferralsHealth Savings AccountsFlexible Spending ArrangementsShort-term Disability InsuranceLong-term Disability InsuranceGroup Term Life InsuranceVoluntary Additional Term Life InsurancePaid Time Off (PTO)HolidaysVolunteer Time OffProgressive Parental Leave PlanMilk Stork Travel SolutionProfessional Development OpportunitiesEmployee Referral ProgramACAC Fitness and Wellness Center - Corporate DiscountCompany Paid Cell PhoneCompany Paid ParkingUnited Van Lines - Relocation Discounts