Project Developer, EV Charging
New Leaf Energy, Inc.
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Massachusetts • United States
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Salary
💰 $125,000 per year
About the role
- Proactively identify and qualify new EV charger site opportunities through market research, GIS tools, and targeted outreach.
- Lead prospecting efforts, including direct engagement with landowners and developers.
- Prepare and negotiate site control contracts, including letters of intent and leases.
- Lead the pre-development, evaluation, and prioritization of land acquisition opportunities with a view to maximizing long-term value creation.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., attorneys, civil engineers, utilities) to ensure all necessary plans, permits, and approvals are secured.
- Guide sites through internal approval processes and ensure readiness for sale.
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue federal, state, and local incentive programs and grant opportunities for EV charging infrastructure.
- Lead the preparation and submission of competitive proposals (RFPs, RFQs) for EV charging projects, including technical writing, budget development, and stakeholder coordination.
- Monitor and track relevant policy developments and funding opportunities to inform project strategy.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with landowners, developers, brokers, local authorities, and other key real estate partners.
- Represent New Leaf Energy in all real estate-related matters, both internally and externally.
- Stay updated on market trends, industry developments, and policy/incentive efforts related to EV charging infrastructure to inform decision-making and maximize opportunities.
Requirements
- Proactive, agile, entrepreneurial mindset, well-suited to a fast-moving and rapidly scaling environment.
- Enthusiasm for electric vehicles and a passion for accelerating the transition to a sustainable future.
- 5+ years of progressive commercial real estate experience in site selection and contract negotiations, with a strong preference for experience in EV charging, renewable energy, commercial real estate development, or similar infrastructure development.
- Familiarity with real estate principles, markets, and concepts, including permitting procedures.
- Demonstrated experience negotiating real estate contracts.
- Exceptional communication (written and verbal), negotiation, and project management skills.
- Ability to work independently in a hybrid role with some travel. While we prefer candidates located in the Boston area, we will consider remote candidates with relevant experience who are located elsewhere in the U.S.
- Technologically proficient, comfortable with data-driven decision-making, and able to quickly learn new software (e.g., GIS tools, CRM).
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Real Estate, Finance, Economics, Environmental Science, or a related field.
Benefits
- Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision;
- A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute);
- An open and self-managed paid time-off policy;
- A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week;
- A parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents, available immediately upon hire;
- Professional development and education assistance.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
site selectioncontract negotiationstechnical writingbudget developmentproject managementmarket researchland acquisitionpermitting proceduresgrant opportunitiesincentive programs
Soft skills
proactiveagileentrepreneurial mindsetexceptional communicationnegotiation skillsindependent workrelationship buildingstakeholder coordinationenthusiasm for electric vehiclesdata-driven decision-making