Director Of Project Development | Dg/Community Solar | $140-160K + Up To 50% Bonus

Director of Project Development | DG/Community Solar | $140-160k + up to 50% in additional bonuses

Do you have at least 3 years of experience developing DG scale solar projects in CAISO to NTP?

Do you enjoy getting to know the communities in which you are developing projects?

Do you have a positive 'can-do' attitude?

If you said "YES!" to all of the above, please read on, then REACH OUT!

Company Overview:

We have partnered with a leading company in the renewable energy sector that is dedicated to driving the transition to a sustainable future. With a strong track record of successful projects, our partner company is committed to developing renewable energy projects across the United States, particularly community solar. They foster a corporate culture that values collaboration, innovation, and employee development. With a solid financial backing and established best practices, our partner company offers an environment where you can make a meaningful impact and grow professionally.

Location: The position is remote, but only candidates in California can be considered.

Position Overview:

The Director of Project Development will lead ongoing site development efforts, assess solar sites for critical issues related to project development, and create and secure land lease amendments with landowners for solar development.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with the Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using the internal processes, databases, and project management software
• Manage and oversee the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, maintenance with a focus on local permitting
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
• Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
• Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, collaborating with the legal team
• Lead site diligence and permitting for renewable energy facilities and other major capital development projects including battery energy storage systems
• Meet with landowners, manage to lease terms, and amend leases for solar development

Qualifications:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant
• Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ARC GIS are preferred
• Excellent communication and public relations skills and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision making
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Ability to multi-task, maintain flexibility, and work independently with minimal supervision
• Ease in public speaking while presenting project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies
• 5+ years of experience in renewable energy development, or comparable professional experience

Compensation: The base salary for this position ranges from $140-160k with a bonus of up to 50%.

Benefits:

• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Generous parental leave
• Public transit reimbursement
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• 401(k) matching (after vesting period)
• Work from home stipend for new employees

Director of Project Development | DG/Community Solar | $140-160k + up to 50% in additional bonus