Energix North America ยท 3 weeks ago
Manager of Solar Project Development
Arlington, VA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expEnergix North America is a fast-growing company specializing in solar energy projects. The Manager of Solar Project Development will oversee the development of a portfolio of solar projects in the US, managing stakeholder relationships and ensuring projects progress from origination to construction.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Hiring Manager
Efrat Minivitzki Thein
Responsibilities
Research all required permits for selected sites, coordinate with local consultants and attorneys to prepare and submit permit applications and other filings
Represent the company at permitting hearings, including providing expert witness testimonies when necessary
Build positive stakeholder relationships with state & county officials, local residents, and industry groups to bolster support for project permitting efforts
Provide clear guidance to the early-stage Origination teams on specific County Ordinances, local sentiment and permitting process risks/opportunities. Serve as internal/external Project Champion from Origination through Construction (EPC)
Interface with Energix internal Development, Engineering, Environmental, Legal, Project Finance, EPC, and executive team to keep projects moving forward, manage the resources required, identify and mitigate risks and manage schedule/budget
Frequent travel to meet with customers and key stakeholders to develop relationships and shape successful outcomes for the projects
Develop and execute project marketing strategy in close collaboration with our External Affairs Team
Provide project budget, progress and timeline updates to management
Oversee project consultants: environmental, engineering, transmission, etc
Qualification
Required
5+ years of project development experience
Experience with county and state permitting processes
Strong work ethic and ability to productively take ownership of projects while communicating collaboratively throughout the project's life cycle
Possess subject matter expertise in a business function related to the development process
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong negotiation and presentation skills
Undergraduate degree in development-related field with a strong academic record
Ability to create forms, letters and fundamental spreadsheets using MS Word and Excel
Create presentations in Power Point and perform internet-based research
Self-motivated with ability to work in a team and independently
Safe driving record, valid driver's license
Must be able to walk over undeveloped land unassisted, travel unassisted and work at a computer for long periods of time
Ability to work evenings to attend meetings and community events
30-50% travel in region will be required during business hours in support of the position responsibilities
Preferred
Direct utility-scale wind, BESS or solar development experience strongly preferred
Company
Energix North America
Energix is headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, and is the subsidiary of an Israeli publicly traded renewable energy company (TASE:ENRG).
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageRecent News
2023-07-16
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