Senior Project Development Manager/Director

Summary

Join SB Energy, a leading renewable energy company, and lead the development of large-scale renewable energy projects across the desert southwest. You will manage projects from initial siting to handover to construction, collaborating with various teams throughout the lifecycle. Responsibilities include due diligence on acquisitions, managing project budgets and schedules, negotiating agreements, and leading cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate possesses a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience, and at least 4 years in renewable energy project development. SB Energy offers a competitive compensation package, including a comprehensive benefits program with health insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, flexible work arrangements, and parental leave.

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field
• 8+ years of professional work experience
• Minimum 4 years of project development experience in the renewable energy industry
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to NTP
• Experience with project real estate rights, land contracting, title resolutions and ALTA surveys
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules and market trends that impact the project development in the target markets
• Familiar with project grid interconnection element, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements and process
• Proficient with managing the project budget and schedule
• Proven experience with project agreements such as MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements
• Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish
• Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential
• Experience and expertise with MS Office (word, excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development of large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project siting / acquisition, through permitting, design, interconnection approvals, contracting, financing and handover to construction
• Manage and conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions, identify opportunities and risks, and define priorities among multiple project portfolios based on development metrics
• Identify, structure transactions with, and oversee co-development partners to grow the overall development pipeline
• Oversee project pro-forma models
• Support the negotiation of critical project agreements including Module Supply Agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements
• Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts
• Collaborate with internal team and external consultant to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies
• Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams
• Identify new market and greenfield opportunities across the US

Preferred Qualifications

• Location: San Francisco Bay Area; San Diego, CA; Denver, CO; Phoenix, AZ; preferred but not required. Open to remote work
• The position requires up to 30% domestic travel

Benefits

• Annual discretionary bonus
• Full Health & Wellness Benefits package
• Other applicable incentive perks
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance: 100% premium covered by the company, for employees and dependents
• Long-Term Disability (LTD), Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Legal Insurance Plan
• Competitive Retirement Benefits with 401(k) company match
• Generous Paid Time Off and 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Flexible working arrangements
• 12 weeks fully paid Parental Leave
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) – Medical & Dependent FSA; Transit & Commuter FSA with employer contributions
• Mental Health Wellness Offerings
• Discounted Physical Wellness plan & Pet Insurance
• Monthly reimbursement for Phone/Internet/Data
• Phone Equipment Purchase Benefits
• Thoughtful Hybrid Workplace Set-up Benefits