Role Summary/Purpose:
The Development Project Manager will assist the project during the development phase of the project and will be a focal point for Distributed Solar Development projects. The Development Solar Project Manager will execute project development with a focus on non-ministerial permitting and technical site development. This position will report to the Managing Director of Project Management.
Remote working options considered.
Essential Responsibilities: As the Development Solar Project Manager, you will manage the development for the design and build out of commercial solar projects with a focus on the following aspects:
Manage and contract external engineering firms for survey, Geotech, environmental conditions civil design, etc as needed.
Hold initial meetings with the AHJ for permitting activities and identify permitting path requirements.
Manage the civil engineer, permitting expeditor, permitting attorney etc. as applicable for the site plan, zoning board, county approval processes.
Review and interpret zoning and permitting requirements and bylaws and work with internal and external engineering to design a layout to meet these requirements.
Submit permit packages, abutters notices and permitting checks with the assistance of the Project Coordinator.
Present at Planning and Zoning Board meetings.
Work with and drive legal counsel to Identify easements, complete title searches and any associated activities required to build the project and complete interconnection
Order title searches, insurance policies, and reviews for all “fund” projects.
Work with Sales, Engineering and Project Finance and host customer as needed to drive development activities forward.
Attend customer meetings and site visits as needed.
Manage surveys, geotech, underground detection, structural analysis, phase 1 esa’s etc as needed for non carport projects.
Manage the project development budget and request spend as needed.
Work with the Carport Product Manager to assist in permitting activities for carport projects
Complete handoff to Construction PM after contract execution .
Assist in the project design process with internal and external engineering resources to provide construction ready drawings to the Construction PM.
Lead PM function during development phase until the project is handed over to the Construction PM.
Qualifications/Requirements/Desired Characteristics
Exceptional Communication Skills
Project management or development experience in the solar, construction or real estate industries.
Ability to work remotely and independently and be a self-starter
General Construction experience
High level of project construction knowledge and subcontractor relationships
Ability to travel
Ability to present articulately in front of non-ministerial boards
Bachelors Degree in Engineering or Construction Management or related field with 10 years of experience or equivalent.
General real-estate development knowledge
Demonstrated skills in project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Primavera, etc.)
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
Project management or other experience in power generation industries
Experience dealing with federal, state and local agencies for various permits and entitlements
Financial forecasting and project scheduling experience