Interconnection Project Manager DG

New Leaf Energy

Boston, Massachusetts

Full Time

Posted December 10, 2025

$114k - $132k

Renewable Energy Development

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Job Description

The Interconnection Project Manager DG at New Leaf Energy is responsible for managing utility interconnection processes for renewable energy projects, coordinating stakeholder communications, and ensuring smooth project development from application to completion, with a focus on regional strategy and risk management.

Key Responsibilities

Coordinate interconnection efforts between Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
Lead utility communications, meetings, and conflict resolution.
Manage the full interconnection lifecycle, including utility feedback interpretation and risk communication.
Monitor utility performance, identify risks, escalate issues, and negotiate outcomes.
Serve as subject matter expert on utility processes, tariffs, and interconnection procedures.
Handle project disputes and negotiate with utilities.
Own and manage interconnection application submittals and related documentation.
Forecast cash flow, payments, and manage financial aspects of interconnection projects.
Evaluate and onboard third-party consultants and develop project management infrastructure.
Coordinate signatures, approvals, payments, and agreements related to interconnection.

Requirements

Four years of relevant experience with preference given to those with energy and direct electric utility experience.
Bachelor's degree required.
Strong project management, reporting, and technical skills, preferably in Salesforce and Smartsheet.
Experience with Microsoft Project.
Ability to interpret utility feedback and understand implications on development, engineering, and construction efforts.
Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders in the markets.
Ability to effectively coordinate interconnection-related efforts between Engineering, Project Finance, Accounting, and Operations.
Experience leading utility interactions and meetings, including conflict resolutions.
Experience owning the full interconnection lifecycle, including interpreting and organizing utility requirements and feedback, and communicating risks to cross-functional teams.
Proactive monitoring of utility performance to identify risks to the critical path, autonomously escalating issues, and negotiating positive outcomes.
Handling project-level disputes and successfully negotiating positive outcomes with utilities.
Ownership of interconnection application submittal packages, coordinating with internal teams and external consultants.
Managing cash flow forecasting, payment amounts, target due dates, and required payment forms, requiring a strong understanding of financial accounting, cost-benefit analysis, and utility payment policies.
Understanding and applying continuous improvement tools, value stream mapping, and change management.
Evaluating, onboarding, and managing third-party consultants.
Developing and maintaining project management infrastructure, trackers, reports, and tools specific to utility regions.
Coordinating signatures, approvals, payments for applications, impact studies, and interconnection agreements.

Benefits & Perks

Market-competitive base salary

Above-market variable compensation

Equity-like ownership program

Annual cash bonus of approximately 20% of base salary

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

401k plan with immediate vesting and company match (100% of the first 3%, 50% of the next 2%)

Open and self-managed paid time-off policy

Hybrid work location policy supporting remote work part of the week

Parental leave policy for both birthing and non-birthing parents

Professional development and education assistance

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