Lead Project Manager - Renewable Energy Development

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Weekly team lunches

Job summary

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking a Project Manager, Development Services to support utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This role will initially support a large-scale project in New Mexico, with growth to additional development workstreams as the team expands.

You will own project workstreams, manage schedules, coordinate with clients, consultants, landowners, agencies, and utilities, and help drive permitting, interconnection, due diligence, and planning

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in renewable energy development, project management, consulting, engineering, or related field.
• Experience supporting utility‑scale renewable energy projects (solar, storage, wind) is preferred.
• Knowledge of permitting, site control, interconnection, due diligence, or development PM.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage utility‑scale renewable energy projects from early development through readiness.
• Own project workstreams, timelines, deliverables, and action items.
• Coordinate with clients, consultants, landowners, agencies, utilities, and stakeholders.
• Support permitting, site control, interconnection, due diligence, and planning.
• Manage third‑party consultants and vendors, including scopes of work and schedules.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate status.
• Review technical documentation and identify issues, gaps, and opportunities.
• Coordinate information across multiple disciplines and workstreams to ensure timely deliverables.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a reliable point of contact.
• Prepare updates, reports, and presentations for clients and leadership.
• Identify and resolve issues through analysis, organization, and proactive communication.
• Manage multiple projects or workstreams with attention to detail and follow‑through.
• Contribute to development of AKS’s Development Services capabilities and client relationships.

Skills

Renewable energy development

Project management

Consulting

Engineering

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, business, construction management, planning

Job description

AKS Engineering & Forestry, LLC is seeking a Project Manager, Development Services to support utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This role will initially support a large-scale project in New Mexico, with growth to additional development workstreams as the team expands.

You will own project workstreams, manage schedules, coordinate with clients, consultants, landowners, agencies, and utilities, and help drive permitting, interconnection, due diligence, and planning