Project Developer and Manager

Summary

Join CleanChoice Energy, a national renewable energy provider, as a Project Developer and Manager. This role involves leading the development of solar and energy storage projects, advancing existing projects, and onboarding new ones through M&A activities. You will manage an Associate Project Manager and collaborate with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include navigating projects through the development lifecycle, managing schedules and budgets, and ensuring successful project execution. The position is remote with approximately 50% travel required. CleanChoice Energy offers a competitive salary and a robust benefits package.

Requirements

• 5+ years of extensive and verifiable successes in the solar and or energy storage in applicable markets, PJM a plus
• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field (i.e. technical, business, science)
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• The individual will be a self-starter able to multitask, work both independently and in collaborative environments
• Ability to mentor and manage staff
• Proficient computer skills and software such as Microsoft Office suite including Excel, MS Project Word, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Successfully navigate greenfield and acquisition projects through the full development lifecycle, achieving NTP and working closely with the finance, construction and operations teams to transition into operating assets
• Coordination with contractors & vendors to ensure pricing and deliverables are consistent across markets meeting financier/investor requirements
• Lead interconnection application processes
• Lead stakeholder outreach campaigns and land use permitting
• Participate in and monitor market conditions, providing input to policy, permitting and interconnection topics necessary to maintain or enhance project viability
• Manage project schedules and budgets including cash flows, clearly communicating project spend profiles to executive management to ensure development milestones are met
• Clearly communicate to executive management project funding requests, risk exposure/mitigation and expected returns
• Provide legal team with support for the review and negotiation of documents
• Collaborate with cross functional team leads to ensure development efforts align with business plans and corporate goals
• Maintain landowner and stakeholder relationships throughout the development process
• Lead the handoff of the project to the EPC team at start of construction

Preferred Qualifications

Salesforce experience a plus

Benefits

• Base salary range of $175,000 - $200,000
• An incentive plan
• A robust benefits package