Job Description
The Development Associate Manager will lead and support the development of large-scale renewable energy and storage projects, managing the full project lifecycle from siting and permitting to financing and handover to construction, primarily across California. The role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, managing project budgets and schedules, and identifying new market opportunities in the renewable energy sector.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the development of large-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects from siting to handover to construction.
- Conduct due diligence on project portfolios, identify opportunities and risks, and prioritize development efforts.
- Oversee project agreements including PPAs, EPC contracts, and other critical contracts.
- Coordinate project financing efforts and support negotiations with financial and technical stakeholders.
- Evaluate project sites, design options, technology choices, and procurement strategies in collaboration with internal teams and external consultants.
- Manage project budgets, schedules, and forecasts, ensuring alignment with development milestones.
- Lead cross-functional project teams throughout the project lifecycle.
- Identify new market opportunities and greenfield project prospects across the US.
Requirements
- A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- At least 5 years of professional work experience.
- A minimum of 2 years of project development experience in the Energy industry.
- Proven problem-solver with a track record of successfully getting projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP).
- Experience with project real estate rights, land contracting, title resolutions, and ALTA surveys.
- Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules, and market trends that impact project development in the target markets.
- Familiarity with project grid interconnection elements, interconnection studies, interconnection agreements, and processes.
- Proficiency in managing project budgets and schedules.
- Proven experience with project agreements such as Module Supply Agreements (MSAs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) agreements.
- Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and a demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
- Self-starter with proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience and expertise with MS Office (Word, Excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to travel up to 30% domestically.
- Location in the San Francisco Bay Area or San Diego, CA, with a hybrid office setup.
Benefits & Perks
Compensation/salary range: $110,000 - $150,000 with discretionary annual bonus and long-term incentive plan
Work schedule: Hybrid office setup with up to 30% domestic travel
Work environment perks: Hybrid office setup, flexible work arrangements, monthly reimbursement for phone and internet, parking with company contributions, device purchase support
Additional benefits: 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents; 401(k) with company match; generous paid time off including 11 paid holidays and 12 weeks paid parental leave; life, AD&D, long-term disability coverage; flexible spending accounts for medical, dependent care, and transit; mental, physical, and social wellness support with company contributions; pet insurance plans; community engagement and mentorship programs
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