Energy Infrastructure Development Project Manager

Coquí Power; Dorado (PR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Coquí Power is seeking a Development Phase Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional initiatives across Puerto Rico. Emphasis will be on environmental evaluation and permitting programs and refining project designs.

The role reports to the Director of Development and requires managing schedules, permit applications, and milestone progress toward construction readiness. Based in Puerto Rico, relocation and travel to project sites may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, construction management, business, or a related field required.
• Experience in project development, permitting, or management for complex capital projects.
• Familiarity with Puerto Rico permitting processes strongly preferred.
• English and Spanish fluency required.
• Proficiency with project management tools; PMP certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage site selection, environmental and technical study programs, and corresponding permitting workstreams across the development portfolio.
• Prepare and maintain integrated project development schedules, critical paths, milestone trackers, and portfolio-level reporting.
• Coordinate with engineering, interconnection, and offtake teams to optimize project designs and layouts for permitting readiness.
• Coordinate with permitting consultants and environmental specialists to prepare accurate applications.
• Serve as day-to-day coordinator for internal teams and Puerto Rico authorities on permitting.
• Track status and compliance of all permits across development to pre-construction.
• Integrate site diligence, environmental studies, engineering, utility interconnection, and construction-readiness with permitting.
• Maintain visibility across projects and drive accountability for deliverables.
• Identify risks and mitigation plans; communicate with Director of Development.
• Prepare weekly updates and portfolio dashboards.
• Support transition from development to construction by handing over permit conditions and docs.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, planning, construction management, or a related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Coquí Power is seeking a Development Phase Project Manager to lead planning, coordination, and execution of cross-functional initiatives across Puerto Rico. Emphasis will be on environmental evaluation and permitting programs and refining project designs.

The role reports to the Director of Development and requires managing schedules, permit applications, and milestone progress toward construction readiness. Based in Puerto Rico, relocation and travel to project sites may be needed.