Lead Project Manager, Renewable Energy Development

AKS Engineering & Forestry; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, a multidisciplinary firm serving land development, energy and infrastructure markets, seeks a Project Manager, Development Services to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States.

You will own project workstreams, coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams, and drive permitting, site control, interconnection, due diligence and project planning to successful execution.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in renewable energy development or project management.
• Experience coordinating with clients, consultants, utilities and agencies.
• Ability to manage multiple workstreams with limited oversight.
• Experience with permitting, interconnection, due diligence or environmental review.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, business, construction management, planning or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the development of utility-scale renewable energy projects from early-stage development through project readiness.
• Take ownership of assigned project workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and action items.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, landowners, agencies, utilities, and other project stakeholders to keep projects moving forward.
• Support permitting, site control, interconnection, due diligence, and project planning.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate project status to stakeholders.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a reliable point of contact for assigned projects.
• Prepare project updates, reports, and presentations for clients and internal leadership.

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry, a multidisciplinary firm serving land development, energy and infrastructure markets, seeks a Project Manager, Development Services to lead utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States.

You will own project workstreams, coordinate with clients, consultants and internal teams, and drive permitting, site control, interconnection, due diligence and project planning to successful execution.