Project Developer - Renewable Energy
- Posted 09 July 2019
- LocationChicago
- Discipline Renewable Energy & Infrastructure
- Contact NameHarry Davies
Job description
The Opportunity
The Green Recruitment Company is currently working with an energy innovater who provide power generation and storage solutions at scale around the world to create a cleaner energy future. As a Renewable Development Manager, you will manage the development of utility-scale solar and wind energy projects throughout the United States. This position will be located in the Chicago headquarters.
The Role
- Managing renewable energy projects within the United States
- Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project
- Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives
- Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
- Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
- Liaise with all key stakeholders including internal and external.
- Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits
- Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
- Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.
Required Skills
- Degree in a relevant field. A master’s degree or MBA is a plus.
- 4-8 years’ experience in Renewables.
- Ability to manage the development and strategic process for wind and/or solar energy projects
- Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
- Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.