Senior Developer, Renewable Energy Project Development

Cloudbreak Energy; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary $150,000–$160,000

Commission incentives

401(k)

Health/dental/vision insurance

Generous parental leave

Flexible PTO and Sick leave

Job summary

Cloudbreak Energy is seeking a Senior Project Developer to lead the advancement of solar and solar+storage projects from site control through NTP and, where applicable, construction.

You will support overall management of all pre-construction work, including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary design coordination, permitting, and coordination with utilities and contractors. Strong communication, organization, and independent task management are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in project management and/or construction management of large-scale energy projects or programs
• Ability to manage multiple projects, third party relationships, and stakeholders simultaneously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High level of organization
• Ability to forecast and maintain project timelines
• Self-directed and highly motivated
• Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills

Responsibilities

• Lead full-cycle permitting of projects, including presenting to permitting authorities
• Conduct permitting research, title work, and manage planning & zoning challenges
• Serve as primary liaison with utilities for awarded projects
• Manage interconnection process, forecast budgets, analyze infrastructure, submit materials
• Assist with preparation of bid materials for RFPs
• Prepare site designs and engineering reports with internal or contractor support
• Oversee third-party contractor relationships, project scope, schedule and budget
• Lead site owner relationship management from site control to final equity exit

Skills

Communication skills

Self-directed

Motivated

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Multi-project management

Job description

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 Coloradans, 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.

The Position

The Senior Project Developer will be working closely with our leadership team to spearhead the advancement of renewable energy projects, primarily solar and solar + storage, from site control to NTP and, where applicable, construction. This position will be responsible for supporting the overall management of all project development work including land research, site diligence, environmental services, preliminary design coordination, permitting, and the general pre‑construction related work. This will involve working with utilities, the Cloudbreak team, and third party contractors to prepare materials required by relevant permitting authorities. Excellent communication and organizational skills, resiliency, independent task management, and grit are a must.

Job Responsibilities

Responsibilities

The Senior Project Developer will report to the Chief Operating Officer, and manage the current and future team of Operations analysts and associates. The responsibilities of the senior developer will include but not be limited to:

• Lead 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

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
• 5+ 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

Benefits

• $150,000 – $160,000 base salary
• Commission incentives
• 401(k)
• Excellent health/dental/vision Insurance
• Generous parental leave
• Flexible PTO and Sick leave

EEOC

Cloudbreak is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, citizenship, marital status, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, veteran status, national origin, or any other status protected by law or regulation.