Lead and manage all aspects of utility-scale solar and storage projects from Greenfield to the Notice to Proceed for construction.
Create and manage project schedule and development budget to coordinate internal and external stakeholders and complete development milestones (PPA, interconnection, permitting, site control, real estate curative work).
Manage relationships with landowners, permitting agencies, regulatory authorities, interconnection utilities, and PPA offtakers.
Fulfill and/or oversee activities specific to real estate, title, environmental, and permitting.
Protect the financial results of development projects by evaluating financial model feasibility, negotiating project-related expenses, and providing insight on project financials.
Conduct project due diligence and provide risk analysis to business development and origination teams on potential project acquisition opportunities.
Coordinate internal and external legal departments in reviewing and drafting land agreements (lease and purchase agreements, easements), title due diligence, and consultant services agreements.
Collaborate cross-functionally across departments to meet project timelines and deliverables.
Demonstrate the Clēnera Core Values of Caring, Committed, and Courageous.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, mathematics, business, finance, economics, or related field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience leading renewable development projects from start to finish.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and an ability to learn company-specific software programs, tools, processes, and machines.
Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Exceptional organizational skills.
Demonstrated success in managing relationships with a number of different kinds of stakeholders, especially landowners.
High-degree of self-motivation with the ability to effectively solve problems with little direction.