Project Manager - Development Services

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

At AKS, we are growing and building for the future. We bring together multidisciplined experts across the land development, energy, and infrastructure markets to take on bigger challenges and deliver solutions that make a real difference. Our teams combine creativity, technical excellence, and a collaborative, hands-on approach to solve complex problems and deliver results our clients and communities can count on. We take pride in our work and our ability to provide opportunities for our teams, support each other’s growth, and look ahead to what’s next. When you join AKS, you will find opportunities to take ownership of meaningful projects, learn, lead, and make an impact from day one. We are looking for a Project Manager, Development Services to join our growing team and support utility-scale renewable energy projects across the United States. This role will take ownership of key development projects and workstreams, partnering with clients, consultants, and internal teams to help move complex renewable energy projects from development through execution.

What You’ll Do

• 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 key areas of renewable energy development, including permitting, site control, site identification, interconnection, due diligence, and project planning.
• Manage third-party consultants and vendors, including scopes of work, schedules, deliverables, and overall performance.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, track milestones, identify risks, and communicate project status to internal and external stakeholders.
• Review technical and project documentation and help identify potential issues, gaps, and opportunities.
• Coordinate information across multiple disciplines and workstreams to ensure project deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Participate in client meetings and serve as a reliable point of contact for assigned projects and workstreams.
• Prepare project updates, reports, presentations, and other materials for clients and internal leadership.
• Help identify and resolve project issues through thoughtful analysis, organization, and proactive communication.
• Manage multiple projects or workstreams simultaneously while maintaining strong attention to detail and follow-through.
• Contribute to the continued development of EPS's Development Services capabilities, processes, and client relationships.

Who You Are

• 2-5 years of experience in renewable energy development, project management, consulting, engineering, or a related field. We are flexible on experience for the right candidate.
• Experience supporting utility-scale renewable energy projects, including solar, battery energy storage, wind, or other large-scale energy infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of one or more areas of project development such as permitting, site control, site identification, interconnection, due diligence, environmental review, or development project management.
• Experience working with consultants, developers, utilities, agencies, or other external project stakeholders.
• Ability to manage schedules, deliverables, competing priorities, and multiple workstreams with limited oversight.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with clients and project stakeholders.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Comfortable taking ownership of projects and workstreams and seeing them through to completion.
• Strong business judgment and the ability to recognize when an issue needs to be elevated or addressed.
• Experience working for a consulting, engineering, development-services, or similar professional services organization is preferred.
• Experience with New Mexico renewable energy development is preferred, but not required.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, environmental science, business, construction management, planning, or a related field is preferred.

Why AKS?

• Meaningful Growth: Whether you're just starting out or looking to advance, we offer hands-on training, mentorship, and clear paths for professional development so you can grow with purpose.
• Real Collaboration: Join a team that brings diverse perspectives together to solve complex challenges with creativity, curiosity, and a shared commitment to quality.
• Respect for Your Time: We value work-life balance and offer generous PTO and a supportive environment that helps you manage both personal and professional responsibilities.
• Benefits That Care: You’ll have access to health coverage that supports your total well-being, plus a 401(k) match, paid holidays, and more resources to help you thrive.
• Weekly Team Lunches: Take a break and recharge with your teammates, we believe food brings people together.
• Culture That Connects: We invest in experiences that build strong teams and strong communities.
• A Place People Love to Work: We’ve been named one of the Top Workplaces year after year.

Join us and be part of a team that values your contributions, celebrates initiative, and is committed to doing things the right way for our employees, clients, and communities.