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
Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, and maintenance, with a focus on local permitting
Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar development
Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, in collaboration with the legal team
As needed, assist the Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities
Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
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.)
Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
Requirements
arcgis
google earth
microsoft office
3+ years
permitting
public speaking
Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
3+ years of experience in renewable energy development
Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects
Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies, even in oppositional settings
Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant
Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally
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
Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are preferred
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
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
Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
Benefits
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
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
Professional development and educational reimbursements