Distributed Solar Development, LLC (DSD) seeks a Senior Project Development Manager (Sr. PDM) to join its growing team.  DSD develops “C&I” solar and solar plus storage projects with municipalities, F500 companies, and utilities.  In addition to greenfield development work, DSD recently launched its Development Network team to provide regional development and EPC firms with access to project financing, long-term asset ownership capabilities, and other top-tier resources.

The Sr. PDM will play an integral role in expanding this business and enabling external partners to successfully develop and build projects to be added to DSD’s operating portfolio. This position will lead the Developer Network’s project development strategy and create new tools, processes, and solutions to help our partners grow their own businesses. The ideal professional  works well in a remote environment and is able to work closely and efficiently in a cross-functional team environment—with the goal of evaluating project viability and driving Developer Network projects to NTP. Prior hands-on, similar work experience is required, including having conducted detailed analysis of asset risks and C&I project development.


Role Summary/Purpose

The Sr. PDM will assist Developer Network partners and projects during the development phase of the asset. The Sr. PDM will execute project development with a focus on non-ministerial permitting, technical site development, and empowering our partners to achieve NTP on-time and on-budget.  This position will report to the Vice-President of Project Development and work closely with the Developer Network team

Remote working options considered.


Essential Responsibilities

As the Sr. PDM, you will manage the development stage for the design and eventual construction of commercial solar projects with a focus on the following aspects:

  • Create and deploy new strategies, tools, and processes to enable regional development and EPC partners to successfully achieve NTP.
  • Serve as a “light touch” overseer of each partner’s development deliverables, including surveys, interconnection, Phase 1 ESAs, Geotech, environmental analysis,  civil design, and other work  as needed.
  • Support our partners’ meetings with the AHJ for permitting activities and identify permitting path requirements.
  • Provide guidance on zoning and permitting requirements and bylaws and work with internal and external engineering to design a layout to meet these requirements.
  • 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 the project development budget and request spend as needed. Collaborate with the Construction PM to ensure seamless handoffs and consistent customer experiences. 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
  • Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, Natural Resources, Planning, or Construction Management or related field with 10 years of experience or equivalent.
  • Experience managing civil engineers, permitting expeditors, permitting attorney, and other contractors necessary for the site plan, zoning board, and county approval processes. General real-estate development knowledge
  • Demonstrated skills in project planning software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheets, etc.)
  • Demonstrated computer skills, including Salesforce, 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


Additional Eligibility Requirement  DSD will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.


Notice to Recruiters & Staffing Agencies Distributed Solar Development has an internal talent acquisition department and designated career site for individuals looking to join our team. Distributed Solar Development will not accept unsolicited resumes from any external recruiters, staffing firms, search agencies or any fee-based referrals. Any unsolicited resumes sent to directly to Distributed Solar Development, in any capacity will be considered property of Distributed Solar Development. This policy is applicable to all Distributed Solar Development locations and will be the responsibility of third parties and vendors to understand this policy. Distributed Solar Development will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.


 About Us Distributed Solar Development (DSD) is transforming the way organizations harness clean energy. With unparalleled capabilities including development, structured financing, project acquisition and long-term asset ownership, DSD creates significant value for our commercial, industrial and municipal customers and partners. Backed by world-leading financial partners like BlackRock Real Assets and rooted in our founding at GE with a 120+ year legacy of innovation, our team brings a distinct combination of ingenuity, rigor, and accountability to every project we manage, acquire, own and maintain. To learn more, visit dsdrenewables.com. Connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.  Distributed Solar Development is an equal opportunity employer.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.


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