Senior Project Developer

Industry

Renewable Energy – Solar & BESS

Description

Who we are

We are a dynamic recruitment and executive search agency that has evolved since our first establishment in 2012. We work with several high-profile clients, startups, and SME’s globally to help them source and retain top-tier talent.

The client

Our client is a pioneering developer and operator of Solar projects with a mission to change the world through solar technology and investment. With operations in multiple countries and over 1.5 GW of active projects in the development pipeline, my client is at the forefront of the solar industry, producing over 150,000 MWh of clean electricity.

Location: Chicago – Remote-based Travel Expected

The Role

My client is actively seeking a dynamic Project Development Manager to spearhead the development of commercial and utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Mid-Atlantic region. This role will involve taking charge of collaborating with in-state partners and local vendors to drive a portfolio of ground-mounted solar PV projects from the initiation phase, through land acquisition, planning approval, utility grid interconnection, and the commencement of construction.

Requirements\Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Project Development in solar or BESS.
• A minimum of an undergraduate degree in a related field
• Willingness to travel
• Top communication and presentation skills
• Strong verbal & written communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team

Responsibilities

• Oversee the development of a portfolio of renewable energy projects, including solar and energy storage.
• Manage project budgets, including expense forecasts, spend-to-date, and invoice approvals.
• Collaborate closely with the company's partners to drive the project development process and achieve successful outcomes within established timelines and budgets.
• Manage the company's subcontractors, vendors, and consultants who will support the Project Manager with the project development tasks.
• Assign tasks and track deliverables from cross-functional team members and external partners.
• Coordinate project meetings and report to company management.
• Utilize the company's project development software and other tools to create detailed project plans, track progress, mitigate risk, and provide management reports.
• Proactively identify, manage, and mitigate project issues and risks.
• Ensure that all project documentation is up to date and well organized to facilitate use by internal and external stakeholders

Job Level: Mid - Senior role

Job Type: Full time