M&A Associate

NextGenEnergyJobs; Oakland (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401k plan with company match

Open paid time-off policy

Parental leave policy

Professional development assistance

Job summary

NextGenEnergyJobs is seeking a Project Manager to lead cross-functional teams in renewable energy projects in Oakland, California. The role involves managing project tasks, maintaining schedules, and communicating effectively with stakeholders.

Candidates should have 2 to 4 years in the renewable energy industry, with a focus on project development. A Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business is required; an MBA is desired. The position offers a hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 2 to 4 years of experience in the renewable energy industry focusing on project development.
• Experience with drafting and negotiation of project contracts.
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage cross-functional teams for project development tasks.
• Maintain project management tools and track deliverables.
• Communicate with stakeholders and clients effectively.

Skills

Project management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Understanding of renewable energy

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance/Business

MBA (desired)

Job description

New Leaf Energy compensates all employees in three ways: market‑competitive base salary, plus above‑market variable compensation, plus an equity‑like program such that all employees experience the benefits of ownership.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage cross‑functional teams to complete critical project development tasks through an in‑depth understanding of real estate, project permitting, and interconnection.
• Maintain checklists, critical path schedules, and other project management tools required to keep the process organized and allow transactions to close quickly.
• Lead the creation and organization of detailed data rooms and support all project marketing, award, and closing processes.
• Track inter‑departmental deliverables and forecast project milestone dates.
• Communicate effectively and build relationships with internal stakeholders and external clients (project buyers).
• Manage the progress of permitting, interconnection, and all of the associated contracts for projects.
• Assist in the preparation and organization of legal transaction documents including LOIs and Membership Interest Purchase Agreements (MIPAs).
• Assist in the drafting and negotiation of critical project contracts, including the site lease, PPA, easements, property tax agreements, etc.
• Any other duties, as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum 2 to 4 years’ experience working in the renewable energy industry with a focus on project development and financing.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Business or a related field; MBA desired.
• Strong attention to detail and project management skills required.

Benefits

New Leaf Energy’s benefits include:

• Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental and vision.
• A 401k plan with immediate vesting and a company match (100% of the first three percent of your pay; 50% for the next two percent you contribute).
• An open and self‑managed paid time‑off policy.
• A hybrid work location policy that supports working from home for part of the week.
• A parental leave policy for both birthing and non‑birthing parents, available immediately upon hire.
• Professional development and education assistance.