Project Development Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION

At 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)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage 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 States
• Represent Apex with federal, state and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process
• Oversee and manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for utility-scale electric generation projects
• Manage the preparation and delivery of permitting documentation
• Interpret technical engineering and environmental reports and studies to determine project impact and pertinence towards application requirements
• Provide reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulations
• Manage project financial models, project design and generation interconnection activities
• Lead landowner lease negotiations and relationships in projects involving large numbers of landowners
• Help to coordinate the project interconnection process
• Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders and partners
• Organize and supervise project budget, schedule and proforma
• Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset agreements
• Develop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our Public Affairs Team
• Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.
• 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

QUALIFICATIONS

• Undergraduate degree in development related field with a strong academic record
• 3+ years of development experience; direct utility-scale wind or solar development experience strongly preferred
• Solid track record in project management and contract negotiations
• Knowledge of commercial wind & energy storage markets
• Understanding of renewable energy financing options and project financial models
• Experience 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 projects
• Experience managing land agents or independent consultants
• Strong organization skills and ability to handle time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project's life cycle.
• Adept at problem-solving
• Articulate with the ability to lead and assist with management, client, and public presentations
• Exceptional planning and organizational skills
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills
• Strong 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 States
• Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA or satellite office in Lake Elmo, MN. Remote location will be considered for the right candidate.

BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Employer Match
• 401(k) Pre-tax or Roth Deferrals
• Health Savings Accounts
• Flexible Spending Arrangements
• Short-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Group Term Life Insurance
• Voluntary Additional Term Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays
• Volunteer Time Off
• Progressive Parental Leave Plan
• Milk Stork Travel Solution
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program
• ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center - Corporate Discount
• Company Paid Cell Phone
• Company Paid Parking
• United Van Lines - Relocation Discounts

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