Sr. Development Project Manager

Sundial Energy; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sundial Energy in Saint Paul, MN seeks a Sr. Development Project Manager to lead community-scale solar and energy storage development from site control through construction notice to proceed. The role requires ownership mindset, positive attitude and bias for action, with travel up to 25%.

The position focuses on interconnection, permitting, real estate and AHJ approvals, reporting to Sundial’s Co-CEO and working in-office in the St. Paul area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar, energy storage or infrastructure development.
• Proven track record of advancing projects to construction notice to proceed.
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams.
• Independent and resourceful leadership across multiple complex projects.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute community solar and energy storage projects including interconnection, permitting, real estate and environmental diligence.
• Develop strategies across states, utilities and technology types.
• Drive and own development projects with minimal oversight to meet milestones.
• Provide real-time portfolio assessments and risk-based development decisions.
• Build and maintain project cost structures and forecasts across markets.

Skills

Solar development

Cross-functional leadership

Communication skills

PM software

Travel up to 25%

Education

Bachelor's or higher in a relevant field

Tools

GIS

MS Office

PM software

Job description

Sundial Energy is seeking a high-agency Sr. Development Project Manager to lead community-scale solar and energy storage project development from site control through construction notice to proceed. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and have a positive attitude, bias for action and ownership mindset.

The Sr. Development Project Manager role drives successful outcomes across interconnection, permitting, real estate and all AHJ approvals to the point of construction notice to proceed. The position will be in-office in the St. Paul, Minnesota area and will report to Sundial’s Co-CEO.

Sundial Energy

Founded in 1999, Sundial Energy is one of the longest standing solar and energy storage developers based in Minnesota. Sundial specializes in developing community-scale solar and energy storage projects that enhance grid reliability and power the communities of the future. We have a growing national footprint and are seeking talented individuals hungry to solve challenges on the leading edge of renewable development.

www.sundialsolarenergy.com

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all activities for community solar and energy storage project developments including, but not limited to interconnection, permitting, real estate and environmental diligence, stakeholder engagement and engineering
• Create and refine development strategies across new and existing states, utilities and technology types
• Drive and own development projects, identifying and resolving critical path items with minimal oversight to achieve portfolio milestones and deliver projects successfully
• Provide real-time portfolio assessments and make risk-based decisions to ensure a capital efficient development process
• Manage portfolio reporting independently, timely and accuratelyBuild and maintain project cost structures and forecasts for each of Sundial’s markets across development and construction
• Proactively identify opportunities and threats stemming from regulatory, legislative, and competitive dynamics in the regions in which Sundial is developing projects
• Build strong relationships with vendors, local municipalities, utilities, landowners, and other stakeholders to drive successful development outcomes
• Occasional travel for site visits, representation at permitting and utility meetings, and other project and/or industry related events
• Other duties as requested and/or determined

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in solar, energy storage or infrastructure development
• Proven track record of advancing projects to construction notice to proceed, preferably in community or utility scale solar and/or energy storage across MISO, NYISO and PJM markets
• Demonstrated success managing cross-functional teams
• Independent and resourceful leader that is proficient in overseeing several complex projects concurrently and accomplishing priorities
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proficient with development tools (GIS, PM software, etc.) and Microsoft Office; AI familiarity a plus
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in commercial real estate, engineering, finance, economics, or similar fields
• Up to 25% travel may be required

Core Values:

• We are enthusiastic, humble and persevere through challenges.
• We critically think to solve problems independently and create scalable solutions.
• We own our tasks and approach objectives with urgency and a hunger to move forward that ensures tasks are accurate & fully complete.
• We act with honestly and integrity in all situations to build respect and trust with our partners and stakeholders
• Competitive salary plus performance-based bonus