Project Development Associate/Manager

SB Energy • Redwood City, CA

106d • $110,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Development Associate/Manager will lead and support the development of large-scale renewable projects across California (CAISO power market). The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the development of renewable energy and energy storage projects prior to execution into construction. The position will collaborate with the Strategy & Investments, Engineering, Capital Markets, Procurement, and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle from origination to NTP (notice-to-proceed).

Requirements

• A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in related field.
• 8+ years of professional work experience.
• Minimum 4 years of project development experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to NTP.
• Experience with project real estate rights, land contracting, title resolutions and ALTA surveys.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules and market trends that impact the project development in the target markets.
• Familiar with project grid interconnection element, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements and process.
• Proficient with managing the project budget and schedule.
• Proven experience with project agreements such as MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
• Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
• Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Experience and expertise with MS Office (word, excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the development of large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project siting / acquisition, through permitting, design, interconnection approvals, contracting, financing and handover to construction.
• Manage and conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions, identify opportunities and risks, and define priorities among multiple project portfolios based on development metrics.
• Identify, structure transactions with, and oversee co-development partners to grow the overall development pipeline.
• Oversee project pro-forma models.
• Support the negotiation of critical project agreements including Module Supply Agreements, PPAs, IAs, EPC contracts and O&M agreements.
• Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts.
• Collaborate with internal team and external consultant to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies.
• Manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts and surveyors.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.
• Identify new market and greenfield opportunities across the US.

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental & Vision (for employees and dependents)
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off + 11 Paid Holidays
• 12 Weeks Paid Parental Leave
• Life, AD&D & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Medical, Dependent Care, Transit & Parking (with company contributions)
• Mental, Physical & Social Wellness Support (with company contributions)
• Flexible Work Arrangements & Hybrid Office Setup Benefits
• Monthly Reimbursement for Phone, Internet & Data
• Optional Legal & Pet Insurance Plans
• Device Purchase Support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees