Project Developer, Renewable Energy Project Development

Cloudbreak Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 97,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision Insurance

Generous parental leave

Unlimited PTO

Commission incentives

401(k)

Job summary

Cloudbreak Energy Partners in Boulder, CO is seeking a Project Developer for Renewable Energy Project Development on a full-time basis. This role leads permitting, interconnection, and project development from concept to project exit, coordinating with utilities, contractors, and local authorities.

You will manage multiple projects, forecast timelines, and communicate clearly with stakeholders. The position offers a competitive base salary of $115,000 plus commission incentives, 401(k),

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• High level of organization.
• Ability to accurately forecast and maintain project timelines.
• Self-directed and highly motivated.
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and autonomous work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle permitting of projects with presentations to authorities.
• Perform permitting research, title work, and manage planning and zoning challenges.
• Serve as primary liaison with utilities for awarded projects.
• Manage interconnection process including forecasting and materials submission.
• Assist with bid materials for applicable RFPs.
• Prepare site designs and engineering reports, internal or via contractors.
• Oversee third-party contractor relationships for scope, schedule, and budget.
• Lead site owner relationships from control to equity exit.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Organization

Forecasting timelines

Self-motivated

Problem solving

Autonomous work

Fast-paced environment

Job description

CAREERS

Project Developer, Renewable Energy Project Development – Boulder, CO – Full-Time

Cloudbreak Energy Partners is one of the fastest growing renewable energy development firms in Colorado. Formed by four experienced renewable energy professionals, Cloudbreak is already one of the leading commercial and community solar developers in the Mountain West of the United States. Our mission is to accelerate the growth in domestic renewable energy capacity while also bringing its economic benefits to communities across the country. Here in Colorado, we are doing that by developing projects that save local residents and businesses money on their electric bills, generating significant tax revenue and millions of dollars in local investment, and creating well-paying, local jobs.

Our team is a tightly-knit group that has been working together in the solar industry for several years. When we aren't trying to bring the benefits of renewable energy to local communities, our team loves to ski, board, bike, hike, camp, go to concerts, and dine together.

As passionate outdoor-loving Coloradoans, we believe that climate change poses an existential risk to not just the places we love, but humanity itself. One of the most tangible ways to slow climate change is by harnessing the sun to generate renewable electricity with zero carbon emissions. If you are passionate about accelerating the transition to renewable energy and willing to roll up your sleeves to solve the hard problems, this is the place for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct full-cycle ministerial and non-ministerial permitting of projects including presentation of projects to applicable permitting authorities
• Permitting research, title work, identification and management of planning and zoning challenges and the project management of the overall project development cycle
• Functioning as primary liaison with relevant utilities for awarded projects
• Managing full-cycle interconnection process including economic and budget forecasting, analysis of utility infrastructure, and submission of all relevant materials
• Assisting with preparation bid materials for applicable RFPs
• Preparation of site designs and engineering reports (either internally or via contractors)
• Close management third party contractor relationships, with relation to project scope, schedule, and budget
• Leading site owner relationship management from site control to the firm’s final exit from a project’s equity position

Hours

• Full-time. The position is in Boulder, CO and may include up to 25% travel to project locations.

Compensation

• $115K base salary
• Commission incentives
• 401(k)
• Excellent health/dental/vision Insurance
• Generous parental leave
• Unlimited PTO

Qualifications And Experience Requirements

• Ability to manage multiple projects, third party relationships, and project stakeholders simultaneously and effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organization
• Ability to accurately forecast and maintain project timelines
• Self-directed
• Highly motivated
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills
• 2-3 years experience in project management and/or construction management of large-scale energy projects or programs
• Working knowledge of standardized project management processes and tools
• Thrives in fast-paced and autonomous work environment