Renewable Energy Project Development Manager jobs in United States
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BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy ยท 1 month ago

Renewable Energy Project Development Manager

positionFort Lauderdale, FL
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$90K/yr - $110K/yr
date5+ years exp

Blue Sky Utility, in partnership with Nofar USA, is a leading renewable energy developer specializing in solar and battery energy storage systems. The Project Development Manager is responsible for advancing projects from the Ready-to-Build stage through Notice to Proceed and ultimately to Commercial Operation Date, ensuring project success by coordinating across internal and external stakeholders.

Civil EngineeringConstructionConsultingProject ManagementRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of project development from RTB through NTP and COD
Coordinate closely with internal teams including engineering, finance, construction, and legal to ensure milestone alignment and timely project progression
Lead permitting, interconnection, and environmental review processes with utilities and local jurisdictions
Oversee due diligence, title review, and zoning compliance activities
Facilitate engagement with lenders, consultants, and other third-party stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and project financing
Manage relationships with landowners, municipalities, and permitting authorities throughout the development lifecycle
Track project risks, critical paths, and interdependencies, proactively resolving issues to maintain schedule and budget integrity
Support and improve internal processes for development execution, reporting, and project handoffs
Collaborate with the EPC team to ensure smooth transition from development to construction

Qualification

Renewable energy project developmentLand developmentUtility interconnectionProject finance processesStakeholder managementCross-functional team coordinationCommunication skillsNegotiation skillsProblem-solving skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or related field
Minimum 5 years of experience in renewable energy project development, including solar and/or battery storage projects
Deep understanding of land development, permitting, utility interconnection, and project finance processes
Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously
Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills
Highly organized and detail-oriented, with a proactive and solutions-driven mindset
Comfortable working in a hybrid environment; must be located within commuting distance to Fort Lauderdale, FL

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Short-term disability
Life insurance
401(k) with a generous 6% company match

Company

BlueSky Utility - Powered by Nofar Energy

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BlueSky Utility is a leading distributed-generation solar and energy storage developer and independent power producer (IPP).
dateFounded in 2015
location
Napa, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://blueskyutility.com/

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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Raphael (Rafi) Durst, CPA
CFO
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Johann Smit
Chief Operating Officer
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