Development Project Manager

Onward Energy • Charlotte, NC

7d • Hybrid

About The Position

Onward Energy is an independent power producer that owns and operates more than 6.2 GW of utility-scale wind, solar, and natural gas generation projects across the United States. Its vision is to reliably power a sustainable future.

The Development Project Manager will lead development initiatives across the company’s renewable and thermal portfolios. The role supports projects at early, mid, and late stages across multiple U.S. energy markets, working with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance projects from development toward commercial operation. The position is based in Denver, CO, or Charlotte, NC, and operates in a hybrid office environment with employees expected to work in the office three days per week.

The successful candidate will bring energy-industry project development and management experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to identify and proactively address project risks. The role reports to the Senior Manager, Development and has no direct reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies, or Engineering.
• At least 5 years of experience in project development in the energy industry.
• Demonstrated development and project management experience.
• Strong project management capabilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical-thinking, creative problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a cross-functional team.
• Ability to travel up to 30%.
• Ability to meet the stated physical requirements, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Nice To Haves

• Thermal generation experience.
• PMP or other project management certifications.
• Experience with environmental and land use permitting, regulatory markets, electric interconnection, gas supply and transportation strategies, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement, and commercial offtake structuring.
• Experience involving equipment procurement, power plant fundamentals, and contracting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with team members and external contractors.
• Advance project development activities, including environmental and land use permitting, interconnection, land rights, stakeholder engagement, and offtake activities.
• Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with load-serving entities, contractors, regulatory and government bodies, local communities, equipment suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams, including M&A, origination, environmental, engineering, and operations.
• Prepare marketing materials and bid-submission packages for competitive offtake solicitations, including responses to Requests for Proposals.
• Stay current on industry trends affecting energy development opportunities, including interconnection processes, environmental and land use permitting, tax incentives, technology developments, market structuring, and regulations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package supporting health, financial well-being, and life outside work.
• Market-competitive compensation.
• Robust medical coverage, including life insurance.
• 401(k) with a 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level