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Bachelor’s Degree in business, engineering, environmental science, law or construction management
10+ years of experience in Project Management/Development/Construction/Engineering/Legal, preferably in solar development or utility infrastructure projects.
Experience with a solar developer preferred.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to evaluate priorities and multi-task accordingly while keeping others apprised of status with respect to deadlines
Ability to identify problems and discrepancies, independently perform research and analysis of causes, and recommend corrective actions
Ability to work on multiple projects across various design and construction phases.
Must be detail and results-oriented with an ability to work in a cross-functional, fast paced, and constantly evolving environment as well as extended hours, as required
Team player to work in concert with the development team, finance team and engineering and procurement teams.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Schedule software (MS Project) experience a plus.

💡 Responsibilities

Overall commercial lead during the development, engineering, and construction of a complex portfolio of projects that includes battery storage stations, PV fields and/or high voltage work from the construction perspective.
Develops strategy with the project team to support company, project, and client goals on portfolio.
Prepare and present polished presentations to executives for major stage gates and risk review or work with assigned Directors and Managers to develop said presentations which align with internal company standards and governance structures.
Develop strategy for needs of internal support team for each project within this Sr. Directors portfolio: direct-report Project Directors, Project Managers, external consultants, and cross-functional team members.
Align portfolio processes with internal project controls, control cost, cash flow, and schedule.
Be key point of contact in relationships with EPCs, equity partners, and other key counterparties involved in the projects that are within this role’s scope.
Manage Owner Furnished Equipment deliveries and connections to other project-level contracts and ensure team follows internal processes and procedures from our procurement contracts.
Manage commissioning of PV + solar projects to ensure the project is successfully meeting milestones in LGIA, PPA, and financing agreements.
Lead negotiation and execution of all change orders, amendments, and consultant contracts during construction.
Ensure team compliance with internal processes and develop new processes to help standardize internal approach.
Develop and maintain project budgets, cashflows and milestone dates in internal reporting tools.
Coordinate with Pre-Construction team on transition from contracts executed.
Provide feedback and lessons learned on contract terms and exhibits.
Work with preconstruction and execution management teams to ensure seamless transitions.
Support Preconstruction team through RFP review, construability review, and budget/schedule input.
Work closely with procurement team to ensure equipment packages are coordinated with EPC partners.
Ensure contractors and consultants provide key technical deliverables for permitting efforts and financing processes.
Manage LNTP scope onsite before full start of construction.
Coordinate with internal team on project diligence answers during financing processes.
Support on early-stage projects, bringing strategic project management and construction management to early-stage project decisions.
Provide guidance and mentorship to Project Managers, Directors and other junior team members.
Manage multiple projects on different phases of development and construction at the same time.
Lead project managers working on portfolio of projects that this Sr. Director is responsible for.

LeadershipProject ManagementPeople ManagementProject CoordinationFinancial ManagementCommunication SkillsAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelProblem SolvingAgile methodologiesMentoringNegotiationOrganizational skillsTime ManagementWritten communicationRelationship buildingMS OfficeRisk ManagementTeam managementStakeholder managementStrategic thinkingProcess improvementBudget managementPowerPoint

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🔥 Sr. Paralegal, Real Estate

Posted 23 days ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

💸 107958.0 - 119953.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable Energy

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree, paralegal certificate preferred
5 years of real estate paralegal experience
Transactional experience with closing mechanics
High accuracy and attention to detail
Proficiency in Microsoft Office/Suite

💡 Responsibilities

Order and review title commitments and surveys
Prepare and coordinate real estate agreements
Assist with closings and post-closing requirements
Prepare and administer contract critical dates and closing checklists
Conduct analysis for crossing consents and agreements

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🔥 Sr. Manager, Execution Management

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

💸 173454.0 - 192727.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable Energy

🔧 Requirements

5 years of cross-functional project management, with at least 3 years specifically in utility-scale renewable energy project development and construction.
Strong understanding of project accounting and the ability to construct execution-focused cash flows and financial liability schedules.
Proven ability to synthesize complex information from multiple stakeholders, pursue ideal project strategies, and effectively communicate recommendations to senior leadership.
Demonstrated ability to manage project costs, timelines, and external dependencies while mitigating risks and maximizing opportunities.
Basic understanding of project scheduling, including the interrelationships between photovoltaic, high-voltage, and battery energy storage system milestones.
Proven ability to coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, drive consensus, and achieve results in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated ability to identify and address complex challenges, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality results with light supervision.
Detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility and ownership of work product.
Highly proficient in MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, P6, and SmartSheets.
Familiarity with utility-scale EPC contracting and execution, major equipment procurement, technology risks, bankability, project financing processes, sale activities, due diligence, CapEx models, and general project lifecycle engineering activities.

💡 Responsibilities

Actively participate in the project strategy development phase, providing execution-focused insights and contributing to the creation of critical path schedules and cash flow assumptions.
Assume a leadership position of the project upon offtake, aligns cross-functional teams around project objectives and timelines, develops and implements comprehensive strategy sessions, execution plans, including tailoring detailed project schedules, aligning on equipment assumptions, and ensuring stakeholders are aligned on development and execution requirements, risks, and opportunities.
Foster a collaborative environment among engineering, procurement, and construction teams to ensure alignment of project scope, schedule, and budget.
Oversee the development and management of the project schedule, while having subject matter experts provide inputs, including identifying and resolving dependencies and critical path activities.
Conduct regular project status reviews, identifying potential risks and opportunities, and developing mitigation plans.
Maintain accurate project budgets and forecasts by regularly seeking input from SMEs and project stakeholders.
Monitor project expenditures and works with stakeholders to identify cost-saving opportunities.
Oversee project cash flow forecasting by coordinating among SMEs, ensuring that financial reporting aligns with project schedule requirements.
Build and maintains strong relationships with internal stakeholders.
Foster a culture of innovation, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

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🔥 Sr. Director, Asset Management

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 United States

🧭 Full-Time

💸 182538.0 - 202820.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable Energy

🔧 Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance, engineering, or business
At least 3 years managing renewable generation facilities
Knowledge of power purchase agreements and project finance

💡 Responsibilities

Develop profit maximization strategies for assets
Oversee financial performance and reporting
Coordinate across teams for asset onboarding and optimization

Project ManagementData AnalysisFinancial ManagementComplianceBudgeting

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🔥 Director, Development (Southwest)

Posted about 1 month ago

📍 USA

🧭 Full-Time

💸 184289.0 - 204765.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable energy

🔧 Requirements

Strong market experience in the Southwestern or CAISO markets.
Extensive knowledge of the full-cycle of utility-scale renewable power generation development.
Detailed understanding of the interconnection process and practical experience in navigational challenges.
Solid understanding of economic drivers for renewable energy projects.
Ability to effectively communicate analysis and recommendations.
Highly proficient in advanced MS Excel, Project, Word, PowerPoint, and Google Earth.
Must be detail-oriented with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

💡 Responsibilities

Greenfield development of utility-scale solar power generation facilities.
Communicate and synchronize cross functionally regularly to minimize project risks.
Direct and manage tax abatements, land use agreements, mitigation settlements, interconnection agreements, offtake agreements, and other agreements.
Direct and manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects.
Travel to site locations to evaluate sites.
Support land use, environmental permitting applications, and preliminary engineering.
Coordinate the real estate title curative process with internal and external teams.
Support the interconnection process including diligence and negotiations.
Engage community, local and state institutions for project support.
Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget.

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🔥 Analyst, Land Acquisition

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 West Coast (USA)

🧭 Full-Time

💸 71139.0 - 79043.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable energy

🔧 Requirements

Highly proficient in MS Office Suite, especially MS Excel and MS Word.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Basic understanding of real estate development.
Ability to read and understand real estate contracts.
Resourcefulness and a meticulous eye for detail.
Strong analytical and organizational skills.
Self-motivated with eagerness to learn and take initiative.
Passion for green energy and responsible development.
Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of 1-2 years of real estate or energy development experience.
Experience with Google Earth and GIS databases is a plus.

💡 Responsibilities

Track and generate payment spreadsheets and databases to ensure timely and accurate payments related to real estate agreements.
Ensure project files and databases are organized and up to date.
Assist in due diligence tracking and project status reporting for development pipelines.
Conduct site analysis and investigate land ownership and development criteria.
Support title matter reviews for financing projects.
Coordinate efforts among various project stakeholders.
Assist in negotiation and execution of various agreements.
Maintain spreadsheets and documents related to project development.
Help with special projects and reporting for other functional groups.

Data AnalysisAnalytical SkillsMicrosoft ExcelAttention to detailOrganizational skills

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🔥 Manager, Project Finance

Posted about 2 months ago

📍 West Coast, USA

🧭 Full-Time

💸 162332.0 - 180369.0 USD per year

🔍 Renewable energy

🔧 Requirements

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in project finance, corporate finance, or investment banking within renewable energy or a similar industry.
Proficiency in project finance structures, including partnership flips, construction financing, and back-leverage.
Strong communication skills with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
Adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic work environments.
Advanced Microsoft Excel modeling expertise.

💡 Responsibilities

Identify potential project investors within the equity fund and banking communities and develop strategies to build the utility-scale solar and storage project pipeline in North America.
Lead financial modeling analysis and provide support for contract negotiation.
Create and maintain complex project finance models for various stages of project development.
Synthesize and model construction loans, tax equity bridge loans, and sponsor equity.
Review project documentation and integrate assumptions into financial models.
Run sensitivities in models and quantify impact on returns.
Create marketing materials for fundraising efforts.
Manage closing processes and coordinate reviews across multi-functional teams.

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