Renewable Energy Project Manager

1 month ago

Chicago, Illinois, United States Apex Clean Energy Full time
Job Description

Apex Clean Energy is seeking a highly skilled Development Manager to lead the development of utility-scale wind and solar energy projects. As a key member of our Project Development team, you will be responsible for overseeing the lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from early-stage development to construction.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in project development, with a focus on utility-scale renewable energy projects. You will have excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage and lead the development process of utility-scale wind and/or solar energy projects
  • Represent Apex with federal, state, and local officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and other stakeholders throughout the project development process
  • Oversee and manage state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for utility-scale electric generation projects
  • Manage the preparation and delivery of permitting documentation
  • Interpret technical engineering and environmental reports and studies to determine project impact and pertinence towards application requirements
  • Provide reports to management including updates on project status and changes to regulations
  • Manage project financial models, project design, and generation interconnection activities
  • Lead landowner lease negotiations and relationships in projects involving large numbers of landowners
  • Help to coordinate the project interconnection process
  • Compilation and analysis of data for project stakeholders and partners
  • Organize and supervise project budget, schedule, and proforma
  • Support the negotiation of power purchase and asset agreements
  • Develop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our Public Affairs Team

Requirements:

  • Undergraduate degree in development-related field with a strong academic record
  • 3+ years of project development experience; direct utility-scale wind or solar development experience strongly preferred
  • Solid track record in project management and contract negotiations
  • Knowledge of commercial wind & energy storage markets
  • Understanding of renewable energy financing options and project financial models
  • Experience with county and state permitting processes
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and lead multi-disciplinary teams while earning buy-in from team members to ensure on-time and on-budget delivery of projects
  • Experience managing land agents and/or independent contractors
  • Strong organization skills and ability to handle time to meet frequently changing deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
  • Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project's life cycle
  • Adept at problem-solving
  • Articulate with the ability to lead and assist with management, client, and public presentations
  • Exceptional planning and organizational skills
  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills
  • Strong passion for renewable energy
  • Exemplary standards of safety, honor, ethics, quality, communication, and productivity
  • Willing and able to travel 40-50%
  • Driving is an essential function of this job. This position must possess and maintain a current, valid driver license
  • Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA, our satellite office in Lake Elmo, MN, or in a sensible remote location that can accommodate project needs and travel

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