Project Manager Due Diligence/Development*

This role will be tasked with diligence and management of multiple projects to drive pre-construction support and mid to late-stage project development including, but not limited to perfection of real estate rights and title, interconnection, permitting and entitlement, and financing support The candidate should have development and or project management experience specifically in New York Community Solar including dealing with NYSERDA and customer acquisition and management.

This role can be a Sr Associate or VP role based on relevant experience

What You Will Do

Support late-stage development of commercial & industrial and community solar projects to a successful start of construction;

working with in-house and external subject matter experts

• Provide project management to ensure projects are completed within the budget and schedule identified that meets the expectations of the owner
• Working with developer counterparties to understand project development status and path to project closing
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders including landowners, utility and, federal, state, and local authorities having legal control over project permits
• Oversee local zoning and land use permitting procedures, coordinating with Town Boards, Planning Boards, and Zoning Boards to secure necessary approvalsTitle related work including coordinating surveying activities and assisting with construction-related development activities;
• Follow through on diligence requests on the project level such as questions on permits and approvals, interconnections, consultant reports, grant funding, construction, and other areas
• Manage permitting and compliance for projects, including completion and submittal of federal, state, and local permits
• Own project status tracking and provide ongoing reporting to appropriate stakeholders
• Perform routine filings and compliance work related to permitting of projects.
• Manage community solar programs and incentive applications for assigned projects
• Manage third-party community solar customer reporting and management efforts.
• Work with origination, engineering, and construction teams to organize project materials to meet agreed deadlines;
• Support due diligence for development or acquisition projects, including summarizing project perceived risks and opportunities, including quantitative assessments;

Key Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or industry equivalent
• Paralegal experience including real estate entitlements; Title work a plus
• 5+ years of project management experience (renewable energy or real estate development a plus)
• Demonstrably strong organizational skills and experience using project and task-tracking tools
• High initiative and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment with executive mentorship and limited task-level direction and supervision
• As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally manage numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities
• Experience with Procore
• Headquarters located in Westport, CT but would consider remote / hybrid with up to 30% travel

What We Can Offer You

• The opportunity to work in an entrepreneurial, self-driven environment, with a supportive team with over a 10-year track record in the space with an established capital base
• A Culture focused on excellence
• Competitive pay package
• 100% employer-paid health care coverage
• Generous 401K matching program
• Hybrid work environment
26 days ago