Senior Manager/ Director Of Project Development

Company Overview:

Brightmark tackles the planet’s most pressing environmental challenges with imagination, optimism, and activity that is making real progress toward a cleaner future. We do this by taking a holistic, closed loop, circular economy approach that has actual results. Driven by equal parts urgency and optimism, we Reimagine Waste. We deploy circular waste solutions, focused on plastics renewal (circular plastics) and anaerobic digestion (renewable natural gas), that disrupt the status quo and make actual change happen. Our programs are tailored as scalable project solutions that meet specific environmental needs around the world and in communities where people live and work.

Join us as we build toward a more livable future without waste!

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Project Development to join the Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) Development team. The ideal candidate will have specific recent experience in the development of renewable energy or gas projects. The candidate is expected to lead the development of both greenfield and acquisition projects from the early stages of diligence through construction start in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. Candidates must have a track record of quickly ramping up in new energy markets/regions, on-the-job problem solving and ability to communicate professionally in a variety of settings.

Duties will include coordinating and prioritizing internal and external resources, performing site visits, securing discretionary permits and interconnection agreements, negotiating land acquisition, community outreach, operation of pro-forma models and community outreach. This position reports to the VP of Project development.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement tactical execution plans to ensure projects stay on budget and schedule through all phases of development process;
• Conduct due diligence to assess risks and viability of early-stage projects;
• Foster community engagement, secure grants and tax abatements and understand relevant regulatory and utility requirements;
• Approximately 25-50% travel to customer locations for meetings and presentations.
• Lead all aspects of complex project development process by effectively managing land rights negotiation, permitting, interconnection, community approval and internal championing for multiple projects;
• Develop and maintain relationships with project stakeholders, including landowners, regulators and utilities, across the country, often in remote locations;
• Work with the project team / finance department to determine and validate assumptions and develop accurate models of project economics;
• Collaborate with colleague departments (including origination, engineering, finance, construction and O&M) and direct external consultants to ensure successful development of viable projects;

Experience & Professional Qualifications:

• Strong desire to advance waste and energy solutions that bring global benefit
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics or business
• MBA or other relevant advanced degree
• Results-oriented with the ability to work independently in an entrepreneurial environment
• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory issues affecting AD energy project development
• 5-10 years of experience in renewables development or similar field
• Energetic in pursuing opportunities

Benefits:

• Paid vacation
• Dental
• Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Vision
• Medical
• 401K

Salary:

$106,000.00 – $176,000.00/year