Senior Project Developer
About The Position
PowerFlex, an EDF Renewables company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support carbon-free electrification and transportation. The Company delivers integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. The Senior Project Developer (“Senior PD”) leads the development of commercial & industrial solar, storage, and EV charging projects across the United States. This role requires a combination of leadership, strategic thinking, and hands-on project management expertise to drive success for both the team and key accounts. The Senior PD reports directly to the Director, Customer Programs and is supported by the Analytics, Engineering, Financing, Development Coordination, Permitting, Legal and Construction teams at PowerFlex to provide customers with multi-technology turnkey projects. A successful Senior PD will ensure the successful delivery of complex projects by maintaining high standards of quality, timelines and client satisfaction.
Requirements
- Bachelors or master’s degree in business, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Energy (MBA and/or CFA accreditation/advancement viewed favorably)
- 6+ years of relevant analytical, development, consulting, or technical experience
- Advanced understanding of federal and local state renewable energy policies
- Advanced understanding of finance and ability to translate those concepts
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate across internal teams and meet deadlines
- Proven track record of solar or energy project development through contract closing
- Strong working comprehension of Salesforce and ability to create useful dashboards and reports
- Long-term interest in developing and structuring complex commercial solar, storage, and EVSE projects and national project portfolios
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the mid to late stages of solar, storage, and EV charging project development, from project mandate to internal construction handoff.
- Manage the overall development of projects from customer award to NTP
- Oversee high-priority accounts and projects that require advanced expertise and a senior-level perspective
- Take a leadership role in managing the project pipeline for key accounts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and client expectations.
- Develop and implement strategic plans tailored to the needs of key accounts, focusing on long-term success and relationship building.
- Mentor junior project developers, ensuring professional growth.
- Lead projects through key milestones by drafting clear recommendations backed by analysis of risk, economics, and project competitiveness
- Act as an Account Management team resource and role model within PowerFlex in demonstration of Core Values – accountability, transparency, good sense, teamwork, respect, and passion
- Manage the development activities for ~20-30 project opportunities at any given time
- Effectively elevate issues to Directors / VPs as necessary
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off
- annual performance bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
