Strategic Community Solar & Storage Lead

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 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.