Manager, New Technology Development

Invenergy LLC; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 118,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Invenergy LLC, headquartered in Chicago, is seeking a Manager of Development to oversee data center project development across the United States from its Chicago office. You will lead multi-stage development efforts, coordinate with landowners, regulators, and customers, and ensure alignment with long-term corporate goals and strategies.

The role requires substantial experience in renewable energy project development, the ability to manage budgets and schedules, and travel about 25% of the time.

Qualifications

• BS/BA from an accredited college program.
• 6+ years’ work experience in renewable energy or related field.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Willingness to travel ~25% of the time.
• Eligible to work in the United States without employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of data center projects in the United States.
• Lead development activities in early, mid, and late stages of the project.
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives.
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments and site reconnaissance.
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Lead efforts to obtain local, state and federal permits.
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Oversee project design.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Skills

Leadership

Public speaking

Report writing

Project management

Negotiation

Education

BS/BA in related field

Job description

Job Description

Invenergy is North America’s largest privately held developer, owner, and operator of power infrastructure. With 25 years of trusted execution, we deliver reliable, affordable energy through a diverse portfolio that includes natural gas, solar, land-based wind, energy storage, transmission, and domestic manufacturing. Headquartered in Chicago, we develop, own, and operate large scale projects that power communities and support the energy future.

This position will be open for application for at least 3 calendar days from the posting date. This position will remain open for application based on business need, which may be before or after the 3-day posting window.

Position Overview

As a Manager, Development, you will manage the development of data center projects across the US. The position will be at Invenergy’s Chicago office.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of data center projects in the United States.
• Lead development activities in early, mid, and/or late stages of the project
• Align projects with long-term company strategy and initiatives
• Identify development prospects, including market assessments, fatal flaw identification and initial site reconnaissance
• Secure site control for development prospects, including negotiating leases, easements and other agreements with landowners.
• Coordinate landowner communication efforts.
• Take a lead role in obtaining certain local, state and/or federal permits
• Represent Invenergy LLC with customers, landowners, state and local officials and other stakeholders.
• Initiate and manage generation interconnection activities.
• Oversee project design.
• Assist project budgeting and scheduling.
• Manage tasks according to budgets and schedules, including coordinating internal and external technical support.

Minimum Qualifications

• A BS or BA from an accredited college program.
• 6+ years’ work experience in the renewable and clean energy industry or relevant work experience.
• A valid driver's license
• Travel as needed, anticipated 25% of the time
• Eligible to work in the United States without the need for employer visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Business or Engineer, Master’s Degree or MBA is a plus
• Ability to manage the development and strategic process for BESS, wind and/or solar energy projects.
• Strong organizational, networking, leadership, time management, and accounting skills.
• Strong public speaking and personal skills.
• Ability to write effective, concise reports.
• Familiarity with solar project development, real estate development, transmission and power project engineering are advantageous.
• Several years of experience in similar role preferred.

Base Pay

$118,000.00 - 155,000.00 USD Annual
Bonus: 25% - 40%

The base pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target salary for the position. Invenergy considers a number of factors when determining base pay offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education and skills.

In addition to base pay, the total annual compensation package may also include eligibility to participate in our bonus program(s) which are designed to reward individual and company performance. Your recruiter can share more about bonus eligibility for this position during the hiring process.

Invenergy offers a variety of other benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401k, paid time off, etc.

Invenergy LLC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or disability.