Manager of Solar Project Development

Energix North America is hiring a Manager of Solar Project Development to manage a portfolio of U.S. solar energy projects from origination through construction. The role leads permitting, community and stakeholder relationships, internal coordination, project schedules and budgets, and consultant oversight.

Responsibilities:

• Research all required permits for selected sites, coordinate with local consultants and attorneys to prepare and submit permit applications and other filings
• Represent the company at permitting hearings, including providing expert witness testimonies when necessary
• Build positive stakeholder relationships with state & county officials, local residents, and industry groups to bolster support for project permitting efforts
• Provide clear guidance to the early-stage Origination teams on specific County Ordinances, local sentiment and permitting process risks/opportunities. Serve as internal/external Project Champion from Origination through Construction (EPC)
• Interface with Energix internal Development, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Project Finance, EPC, and executive team to keep projects moving forward, manage the resources required, identify and mitigate risks and manage schedule/budget
• Frequent travel to meet with customers and key stakeholders to develop relationships and shape successful outcomes for the projects
• Develop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our External Affairs Team
• Provide project budget, progress and timeline updates to management
• Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc

Requirements:

• 5+ years of project development experience
• Experience with county and state permitting processes
• Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project's life cycle
• Possess subject matter expertise in a business function related to the development process
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation and presentation skills
• Undergraduate degree in development-related field with a strong academic record
• Ability to create forms, letters and fundamental spreadsheets using MS Word and Excel, create presentations in Power Point and perform internet-based research
• Self-motivated with ability to work in a team and independently
• Safe driving record, valid driver's license
• direct utility-scale wind, BESS or solar development experience strongly preferred