Project Development Manager

X-ELIO; Palermo; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading renewable energy company in Palermo is seeking a Project Development Lead to oversee the full lifecycle of renewable energy projects, from permitting to construction readiness. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in project development in the Power or Renewable sector. This role offers career development opportunities and a yearly bonus based on objectives.

Servizi

Career development

Yearly bonus based on objectives

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Competenze

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in project development.
• Previous experience in a Power/Renewable Energies/PV developer company.
• High level of spoken and written English.

Mansioni

• Lead renewable energy project development from concept to construction readiness.
• Manage permits, budgets, and coordinate with teams.
• Support land acquisition and negotiate with stakeholders.

Conoscenze

Management of Project Development

Budget Control

Negotiation

Knowledge of PV sector regulations

Formazione

BS in Engineering, Law or Economics

Descrizione del lavoro

Overview

We are X-ELIO, a Brookfield-owned company and a global leader in the renewable energy sector. With over 3 GW of renewable projects (solar / BESS) built, we operate in 12 countries and have a development pipeline of 12 GW of solar and 14 GW of BESS capacity. Reporting to: Country Manager Italy. Based in: Palermo, Sicily (Italy).

The selected professional will be responsible for leading the full lifecycle of renewable energy project development, from initial concept to construction readiness. This includes securing permits, coordinating with legal and engineering teams, managing budgets, and ensuring documentation quality. They will also support land acquisition efforts by identifying suitable sites and negotiating with stakeholders.

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At X-ELIO, we embrace diversity and inclusivity. We welcome applicants from all walks of life and are committed to a fair and unbiased hiring process that respects individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, religion, or any other personal characteristics. We encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to submit their applications.

What will you do

• Project Development

• Manage project development from scratch to readiness for construction, obtaining necessary permits and authorizations.
• Coordinate with Legal and Engineering Departments, ensuring legal compliance and optimizing project layout.
• Create and control budgets, overseeing project costs and expenses.
• Review and supervise documentation for quality and adherence to specifications and budgets.
• Support construction, maintain communication with authorities, and handle stakeholder reporting.

• Support Land Acquisition

• Coordinate with the Land Acquisition Manager during the search for suitable lands to develop photovoltaic or agrivoltaic projects in central and northern regions of Italy.
• Liaise and negotiate with land mediators and brokers.
• Lead negotiations involving land, services and interconnection agreements.
• Perform environmental and constraint screenings of identified lands to confirm feasibility for new initiatives.
• Coordinate with Compliance Department to run background checks on landowners and third parties.

What do we need

• Engineering, BS in Law or Economics.
• At least 3 years of similar experience.
• Previous experience in a Power / Renewable Energies / PV developer company.
• Knowledge of PV sector regulations and policies in Italy.
• High level of spoken and written English.

What do we offer

• Career development in a leading international environment.
• Yearly bonus based on objectives.
• Ticket Restaurant.
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