Senior Development Manager, Community Solar

Senior Development Manager, Community Solar

23 Nov 2024
Virginia, Charlottesville, 22901 Charlottesville USA

Senior Development Manager, Community Solar

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Job Description

Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and professional Senior Development Manager to join our newDistributed Energy Resources (DER) team to help manage the growth, development and execution of our growing portfolio of community solar energy projects across the United States. Our Developers are directly responsible for managing the full life cycle of development activities includingproject area research, land acquisition and origination, permitting review and analysis, lease negotiations, the interconnection process, compilation and presentation of analysis to both internal and external stakeholders, tracking budgets and schedules, project marketing strategy, working with project consultants, and more. As a Senior Development Manager, you will leadcommunity and client relationships throughout the development process and you'll work together with our internal teams at every stage of development to help us successfully get our projects to the finish line.

Our ideal candidate will come into this role with a genuine interest in renewable energy development and at least 4years of community solar and/or utility-scale solarproject development experience. Your strength is in the early-phases of project development including site and land acquisition activities. You have a solid track record of exemplary teamwork and enjoy working on a dynamic and diverse team. You understand all things project development, can negotiate contracts, and have no problem organizing, planning, and meeting deadlines for large multi-faceted projects. You seize the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues and you thrive in an environment that requires flexibility and adaptation to constant change, shifting demands, and moving timelines. Our ideal candidate is a problem-solver and a personable self-starter who can independently complete tasks on schedule.

  • Hours / Type: Full Time, Exempt
  • Department: Distributed Energy Resources
  • Travel: Up to 40% to project areas of interest
  • Location: Apex's Headquarters in Charlottesville, Virginia

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities will include:

  • Manage various project development aspects of community solar projects across our United States portfolio
  • Work closely with the DER Team to uncover new opportunities and drive forward existing projects under development
  • Secure a network of accounts in order to reach permitting for the realization of projects
  • Manage initial site control and permitting analysis
  • Manage the local, state and federal permitting processes
  • Coordinate the project interconnection process
  • Oversee project environmental and wildlife studies in coordination with our Environmental Permitting Team
  • Organize, track, and manage project budget, schedule and proforma
  • Manage and support the negotiation of power purchase and asset agreements
  • Compile and analyze data for project stakeholders and partners
  • Work cross-departmentally to maintain clear communication at all stages of the project development process
  • Responsible for smooth collaboration between the different internal departments
  • Research, conduct self-guided analysis, produce reports, and present information clearly to senior leadership
  • Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc.
  • Travel to project site locations and attending stakeholder meetings (up to 40%)

Work Environment:

Works primarily traditional office hours in an indoor office environment. Flexible work hours allowed when work duties and business operations permit.

How You’ll Grow

At Apex Clean Energy, our professional development plans focus on helping people at every level of their career to identify and use their strengths to do their best work every day. From entry-level employees to senior leaders, we believe there’s always room to learn. We offer opportunities to help sharpen skills in addition to hands-on experience in the dynamic, fast-paced renewable energy industry. From on-the-job learning experiences to a robust multi-week onboarding experience to formal development programs, our professionals have a variety of opportunities to continue to grow throughout their career.

Qualifications

  • At least 4years leading the utility-scale solar and/or community solar project development process directly managing activities including but not limited to land acquisition and origination, permitting process, lease negotiations, interconnection process, project area research, budgets and schedules, and project strategy. 5+ years of experience strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated successful track record in project development and contract negotiations
  • Experience with commercial solar and energy storage markets
  • Strong working knowledge of project financial models
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within and lead multi-disciplinary teams on large, multi-facted, multi-million dollar projects
  • 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 assist with management, client and public presentations.
  • Strong computer and research skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Willing and able to travel 40% to project sites across our US portfolio
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States for any employer. No sponsorship is available for this position.
  • Willing to work from our headquarters in Charlottesville, VA or satellite office in Lake Elmo, MN
  • Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required upon employment

Additional Information

What Apex Can Offer You

At Apex Clean Energy, we know that great people make a great company. We value our people and offer employees a broad, best-in-class range of benefits.

  • A mission-driven, energetic environment that supports and encourages our people to do their best work every day.
  • A respect for and celebration of individuality, differences, and uniqueness
  • Collaborative and driven professional workforce committed to supporting your ideas and feedback and accelerating your potential
  • Ongoing support and guidance such as on-the-job learning, hands-on experience, and mentorship
  • Training, strategies, and tools to support your personal and professional growth
  • Team atmosphere of diverse professionals committed to making an impact as an organization
  • Opportunities to volunteer and give back to our local communities
  • Exceptional benefits such as medical and dental; 401(k) with corporate match
  • Base and bonus commensurate with experience
  • Responsible Paid Time Off plus standard company holidays
  • Benefits Offered: comprehensive high-deductible health plans, dental and vision insurance plans, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, flexible spending arrangements, company paid parking and cell phone, fitness, and wellness corporate discounts

Apex Clean Energy, Inc.is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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