Development Project Manager

Southwest Generation Operating Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Onward Energy is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead utility-scale project development across renewables and thermal portfolios. You will drive schedules, budgets and environmental/permitting activities while building relationships with load-serving entities and regulators.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy project development and a collaborative, proactive mindset. The team operates in a hybrid office environment with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering.
• Demonstrated development and project management experience.
• 5 years of experience in project development in the energy industry.
• PMP or other project management certifications (a plus).
• Thermal generation experience (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with team members and external contractors.
• Advance all aspects of project development: environmental and land use permitting, interconnection, land rights, stakeholder engagement, and offtake activities.
• Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with load serving entities, contractors, regulatory and government bodies, local communities, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams including M&A origination, environmental engineering and operations, including preparation of marketing materials and bid submission packages for participation in competitive offtake solicitations.
• Stay well informed and up to date on industry trends impacting current and future energy development opportunities, including interconnection processes, environmental and land use permitting, tax incentives, technology developments, market structuring and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Development Project Manager
Reports To: Senior Manager Development
Direct Reports: None
Functional Unit: Development
FLSA Status: Exempt
Position Type: Full Time
Location: Charlotte NC or Denver CO

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power producer that owns and operates over 62 GW of utility scale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the US. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Corporate Offices in Denver, New York and Charlotte. We are where renewable meets reliable. See www.onwardenergy.com for more information.

THE OPPORTUNITY

This lean development team is at the heart of Onward Energy's growth strategy. This is a unique opportunity to work at a strong stable company and help build out the development team. The Development Project Manager will lead project development initiatives in both the renewable and thermal portfolio. Onward's pipeline includes early, mid and late stage projects in CAISO, WECC, ERCOT, MISO, ISO NE and the Southeast. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of experience driving utility scale projects from inception to COD. Key skills include environmental and land use permitting, understanding of regulatory markets, electric interconnection process, gas supply and transportation strategies, land acquisition, stakeholder engagement and commercial offtake structuring. Experience involving equipment procurement, power plant fundamentals and contracting is valuable. The right hire is a self-starter who identifies project risk and proactively works to solve it. Preferred candidates bring a mix of ambition, collaboration, exceptional interpersonal skills and grit.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Develop and manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with team members and external contractors. Advance all aspects of project development: environmental and land use permitting, interconnection, land rights, stakeholder engagement, and offtake activities. Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with load serving entities, contractors, regulatory and government bodies, local communities, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders. Support cross-functional teams including M&A origination, environmental engineering and operations, including preparation of marketing materials and bid submission packages for participation in competitive offtake solicitations (i.e. responses to Requests for Proposals). Stay well informed and up to date on industry trends impacting current and future energy development opportunities, including interconnection processes, environmental and land use permitting, tax incentives, technology developments, market structuring and regulations, etc. Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Ambitious, high energy detail oriented project developer. Bachelors in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering. Demonstrated development and project management experience. PMP or other project management certifications (a plus). 5 years of experience in project development in the energy industry. Thermal generation experience (a plus). Strong project management capabilities, organizational skills and attention to detail. High drive paired with highly collaborative work ethic. Exceptional verbal and written communication skills. Strong critical thinking, creative problem solving and analytical skills. Ability to work well both independently with minimal supervision and as part of a cross functional team. Highly ambitious and collaborative.

THE TEAM

The Onward Energy team is collaborative, dedicated, hard working and down to earth. The management team is comprised of seasoned industry professionals supported by experienced project operators and advisors. We invest in team members who are intellectually curious, take ownership and want to grow into trusted development professionals and future leaders of our industry.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation
• Ability to stand, walk, talk, hear, and close and distance vision capability
• Ability to sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, and/or crouch
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Ability to travel up to 30 miles
• Able to score higher than 100 in bowling

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

Onward Energy is currently implementing a hybrid office environment. Employees are expected to work in the office three days per week. The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop, computer, phone and scanner, photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

• Onward Energy offers employees a comprehensive benefits package that supports your health, financial well-being and life outside of work
• In addition to market competitive compensation
• Onward provides robust medical coverage, including life insurance
• Onward provides a 401(k) with 100% company match on contributions up to 6% of pay

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability EEO STATEMENT Onward Energy is an Affir