Renewable Energy Development Project Lead

Southwest Generation Operating Company; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive compensation

Robust medical coverage

401(k) with company match

Job summary

Onward Energy is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead utility-scale project development across renewables and thermal portfolios. You will drive schedules, budgets and environmental/permitting activities while building relationships with load-serving entities and regulators.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy project development and a collaborative, proactive mindset. The team operates in a hybrid office environment with three days in the office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering.
• Demonstrated development and project management experience.
• 5 years of experience in project development in the energy industry.
• PMP or other project management certifications (a plus).
• Thermal generation experience (a plus).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage project schedules and budgets in collaboration with team members and external contractors.
• Advance all aspects of project development: environmental and land use permitting, interconnection, land rights, stakeholder engagement, and offtake activities.
• Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with load serving entities, contractors, regulatory and government bodies, local communities, equipment suppliers and other stakeholders.
• Support cross-functional teams including M&A origination, environmental engineering and operations, including preparation of marketing materials and bid submission packages for participation in competitive offtake solicitations.
• Stay well informed and up to date on industry trends impacting current and future energy development opportunities, including interconnection processes, environmental and land use permitting, tax incentives, technology developments, market structuring and regulations.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering

Job description

Onward Energy is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead utility-scale project development across renewables and thermal portfolios. You will drive schedules, budgets and environmental/permitting activities while building relationships with load-serving entities and regulators.

The role requires 5–10 years in energy project development and a collaborative, proactive mindset. The team operates in a hybrid office environment with three days in the office.