Convergent Energy and Power

Project Manager II – Land Development

Convergent Energy and Power

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $110,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Lead the permitting efforts, with support from senior developers as needed, by managing consultants and service providers including permitting consultants, surveyors, engineers, outside legal counsel, etc.
  • Lead site due diligence activities, including gathering and analyzing technical data to assess site feasibility.
  • Manage consultants performing site studies, environmental reviews, and other technical evaluations.
  • Manage the preparation and submission of permitting applications, and track progress through approval.
  • Collaborate with senior team members to engage local stakeholders, including community members, government officials, and other key parties.
  • Monitor deadlines and coordinate efforts across team members to keep tasks aligned with the project schedule.
  • Travel as necessary to attend public meetings, with consultants and attorneys, to represent Convergent and each project by acting as the company’s representative and subject matter expert.
  • Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to coordinate development activities, communicate progress, and efficiently hand off entitled projects.
  • Develop project management skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, cross-functional team management, effective communication, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
  • Prepare reports and documentation as needed for internal stakeholders.
  • Monitor project progress by maintaining project documentation, tracking task completion and scheduling, and ensuring proper filing of project documents.
  • Maintain organized records of project-related documents.
  • Schedule and coordinate meetings with consultants, internal and external stakeholders.
  • Assist in managing consultant and vendor contracts, including tracking invoicing and payments.
  • Communicate on a regular basis with manager and team members, including in-person meetings held at the NYC headquarters as needed to foster strong collaboration amongst the Development team.
  • Assist in the evaluation and selection of consultants and service providers including title insurance, due diligence and permitting consultants, surveyors, and outside counsel.
  • Lead permitting processes and manage all required permitting activities with internal and external resources.
  • Work closely with senior managers, other project managers, and cross-functional teams (e.g., engineering, and legal teams) to ensure smooth project execution.
  • Take ownership of specific tasks or phases of the development process, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standards.
  • Provide regular updates and status reports to senior team members, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams.
  • Manage personal bandwidth and tasks and communicate effectively when experiencing constraints.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geosciences, or other degree relevant to land development, renewable energy, or project management.
  • Minimum 6 years of related experience in commercial land development, engineering, construction, or related field. Proven project management skills including cross-functional team management, due diligence, entitlements, budgeting, and scheduling.
  • Intermediate knowledge of land use planning, zoning, and permitting processes.
  • Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Ability to review and interpret technical reports and recommend next steps under supervision.
  • Proficiency in managing project timelines and deliverables with attention to detail.
  • Skillset to make day-to-day decisions autonomously while being responsible for managing projects in various stages of development.
  • Effectively manage responsibilities with limited oversight on day-to-day tasks.
  • Experience working with teams across departments such as engineering, legal, and finance to align project objectives and timelines.
  • Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and project management staff for updates and decision-making.
  • Proven experience engaging with external consultants (e.g., environmental, engineering, or land-use professionals) to ensure deliverables meet project needs.
  • Familiarity with managing relationships with permitting agencies, local governments, and community stakeholders.
  • As applicable, this role may involve physical activity, including but not limited to standing, walking, or lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Alignment with Convergent’s mission, values and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition.
  • 30% travel expected to progress project entitlements, including pre-application, municipal, or pre-construction meetings and for team events and company-wide meetings. Travel to remote sites may be required, which could involve driving or air travel.
Benefits
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days
  • 401K with an employer safe harbor match
  • Special Vendor Discounts on programs for:
  • Identity theft and fraud prevention
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
project managementland use planningzoningpermitting processesdue diligenceentitlementsbudgetingschedulingtechnical report interpretationenvironmental reviews
Soft Skills
organizational skillscommunication skillscritical thinkingproblem-solvingnegotiationcross-functional team managementattention to detailautonomous decision-makingcollaborationstakeholder engagement