Position Details

Our client is looking for an experienced project developer to manage solar project development in NYISO from green-fielding efforts through permitting until the start of construction. Reporting to the Northeast Regional Team Lead, the successful candidate will lead cross-functional project teams that consist of internal staff and external consultants with expertise in engineering, meteorology and resource assessment, permitting, environmental studies, real estate/title, and transmission. Previous experience in utility-scale solar, storage or wind development is strongly preferred including New York permitting experience (SEQRA, Article X and/or Section 94-c permitting). Good judgment and strong project management, negotiation, and leadership skills are key valued attributes for this position.

Responsibilities

• Site acquisition including landowner lease/purchase option negotiations

• Coordination of local, state, and federal permitting processes

• Coordination of project environmental and wildlife studies

• Creation and management of a project public relations plan

• Negotiation of local tax abatement

• Creation and management of an overall project strategy plan

• Project schedule, critical path, and critical issues management and reporting

• Project budget and cash flow projection, management and tracking

• Coordination of the project interconnection process

• Support in the identification and screening of project opportunities

• Coordination of preliminary project design and pro forma financial model

• Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset sale agreements

• Remain apprised of and communicate with the team on relevant regulatory or legislative matters at the local or state level

• Must be willing to travel 25%+ of time (primarily upstate New York)

Job Requirements

• 4-year college degree required, advanced and/or technical degree preferred

• Project development/management experience required

• 3+ years of development experience in the renewable energy industry required

• 5+ years development experience in the renewable energy industry preferred

• Knowledge of regional environmental and site permitting processes required

• Proven track record in project management and permitting success preferred

• Knowledge of renewable energy industry specific regulatory and legislative frameworks included tax abatement preferred

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office – Excel, Word, Power-Point, etc. required

• Microsoft Project, Primavera, or similar software experience preferred

• Leadership traits are key; must have the ability to successfully lead cross-functional and dynamic project teams in a matrix organization