Strategic Energy Development Project Manager

Onward Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical insurance

Life insurance

Hybrid work model

Market-competitive compensation

Job summary

Onward Energy in Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead project development initiatives across renewable and thermal assets. You will drive environmental permitting, interconnection, land rights, and stakeholder engagement to advance key opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of development experience, a Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering, and PMP or similar certification is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years of experience driving utility-scale projects from inception to COD.
• Bachelor's in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering required.
• PMP or other project management certifications 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 (i.e., responses to Requests for Proposals)
• Stay well-informed and up to date of 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, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Environmental permitting

Land use permitting

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Interconnection process

Regulatory understanding

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

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

Job description

Onward Energy in Denver, CO or Charlotte, NC, is seeking a Development Project Manager to lead project development initiatives across renewable and thermal assets. You will drive environmental permitting, interconnection, land rights, and stakeholder engagement to advance key opportunities.

The ideal candidate has 5–10 years of development experience, a Bachelor’s in Business, Economics, Environmental Studies or Engineering, and PMP or similar certification is a plus.