Project Developer

Responsibilities Locating and screening properties for digester plants, determining availability, reviewing feasibility with engineering colleagues, and negotiating pricing. Leading entitlement and site permitting processes including zoning, variances, site development permits, stormwater, and traffic/access permits and curb cuts. Securing environmental permits including wastewater, air quality/air burn, plant installation (where required), FERC, and others as necessary. Identifying and managing attorneys through Letters of Interest, Purchase and Sale, title due diligence, and closing. Identifying and contracting site due diligence including traffic, geotechnical analysis, utility availability, Phase 1, natural resources and endangered species, topographical and ALTA surveys, and other standard processes. Creating and managing schedules and budgets for design, development, and permitting through the start of construction. Managing utility connections ensuring adequate service, cost clarity, and schedule certainty—including electric interconnection, co‑generation (on‑site generation plus offtake of electricity and/or renewable attributes), and gas connection with biogas clean‑up and pressurization skids (plus offtake of biogas and/or attributes). Coordinating with PurposeEnergy's sales, finance, design, and construction teams and serving as client‑facing project lead—running client meetings and ensuring follow‑through on outstanding tasks. Preparing internal project funding approval documents, coordinating with other functions to support completion. Requirements Demonstrable history of successful real estate closings, entitlements, permits received, interconnection agreements signed, and/or comparable accomplishments in real estate and energy. Bachelor's degree preferred, though relevant experience and accomplishments are considered equivalent to formal degrees and credentials. 4+ years’ experience in real estate development, project management, and energy project development. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, clear, concise written and verbal expression and a collaborative, team‑focused approach across a broad range of work groups. Analytical problem‑solver with a flexible, creative, solution‑focused mindset, able to take calculated risks and adjust course when tactics aren’t working. Strong prioritization and multitasking as a self‑starter, operating effectively in a complex, rapidly changing environment with tight schedules and demanding targets. Proficiency using Microsoft Office, various scheduling tools, and cost management software. Experience with anaerobic digester project development is ideal. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in real estate development and project management, with a strong focus on securing entitlements, permits, and interconnection agreements. Proficient in managing complex projects involving environmental compliance and utility connections while ensuring effective communication and collaboration across teams. #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor