Project Development Manager

The Project Development Manager will be an integral member of Lightshift's team, providing strategic support to the Project Development team, with a focus on utility-scale energy storage project development. The Project Development Manager will facilitate Lightshift's boots-on-the-ground project development efforts with support from the rest of the Lightshift team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Leading land acquisition efforts / siting campaigns and identifying viable project sites to grow our project pipeline
Leading projects through development lifecycle (inception to Notice to Proceed)
Creating project management plans for Lightshift team use
Managing project federal, state and local permitting challenges as/when they arise
Ensuring interconnection rights are secured and advanced for our projects
Working with team engineers and analysts on project scope and site design
Providing research and due diligence support on all federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process
Providing key support for battery supply and EPC partners from project design to contract negotiation/execution

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience identifying viable project sites and lead acquisition efforts of land for project development
Experience with pre-NTP project development workstreams that culminate in obtaining project approvals with state and local authorities
Excellent project management skills, including effective planning, organizing and prioritizing tasks
Strong leadership and communication skills to manage project workstreams / stakeholders
Direct experience identifying energy storage market opportunities, determine use cases with prospective customers, and to develop project sites
At least 2 years of direct project development experience in the energy sector
Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills;
Willingness to travel ~25-50% of the time
Bachelors or Master's degree in business, environmental science, energy management, renewable energy, electrical engineering, or related degree desired

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Strongly prefer more than 2 years of project development experience with demonstrated results (project permitting approvals obtained)
Excellent research and presentation skills
Knowledge of development risks / risk management best practices
Working knowledge of US energy markets
A collaborative attitude and desire to help as needed to assist company growth plans
Desire to effectuate swift change in the clean energy transition
Prior mentorship experience with developing junior development team members

LOCATION
Preference is for candidates to report to Lightshift's Arlington, VA headquarters. We will consider remote employment for well qualified candidates as long as there is overlap with Lightshift's development efforts.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Base salary range of $115,000 – $155,000; commensurate with related qualifications and experience/educational background
Generous annual cash bonuses
Full benefits package, including 401k, health/dental/vision insurance, paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, and short-term disability

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