Project Developer - Midwest

Description

• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
• Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
• Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar development
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
• Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with Pivot’s Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental, geo-tech, topo, grid compatibility, etc.)
• Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, in collaboration with the legal team
• Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, and maintenance, with a focus on local permitting
• As needed, assist the Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities

Requirements

• Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies, even in oppositional settings
• Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision-making
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy development
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
• Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are preferred
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects
• Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally

Benefits

• PTO for volunteering in the community
• Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
• Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
• Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
• Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
• 401(k) matching
• Generous parental leave
• Professional development and educational reimbursements
• Public transit reimbursement
• Home Office set up stipend for new employees
• Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance