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Scout Clean Energy · 22 hours ago

Senior Associate Project Manager, West Region Renewable Energy Development

Boulder, CO

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$90K/yr - $110K/yr

Scout Clean Energy is a company focused on renewable energy development, and they are seeking a Senior Associate Project Manager to support Project Managers in the development of multiple wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The role involves coordinating project budgets and timelines, managing contracts, and engaging with stakeholders to drive project success.

ConstructionEnergyEnvironmental ConsultingRenewable Energy

No H1B

Responsibilities

Coordinate the development of and tracking project budgets, timelines, and documentation. Present summaries to project team members. Coordinate project budgets and timelines by interfacing with subject matter experts. Track budget-to-actual and planned timeline-to-actual progress for the project(s)

Inform the assessment of projects' viability throughout the project lifecycle using analytical tools and experience. Specific to New Projects, this includes utilizing the Fatal Flaw Analysis matrix and the internal Prospector tool to identify and vet new project sites

Interface with and follow-up on day-to-day activities of all project contractors from inception to project closeout

Develop SOWs for contractors; coordinate with the contractors during the negotiation process; support the analysis of responses

Review and administer executed contracts, interact with counterparties, review invoices through the AP system

Lead in obtaining the inputs for the project budgets and financial models from subject matter experts and review with the project team. Start to learn the ability to identify input flaws

Initiate and deliver analytical support for negotiations. Lead negotiations for select commercial matters. Develop tools to handle a range of negotiating situations

Review due diligence materials, identifying gaps such that additional documentation is obtained (SCE acquisition). Coordinate obtaining any missing documents (SCE divestment)

Learn to interface with landowners, community members, and community leaders to drive project and collective success

Provide analytical and field support to identify landowners, cultivate fruitful relationships, negotiate site control agreements, identify and mitigate risk, and secure planning / use permits

Frequent travel to project sites (potential and in development) to assess opportunities and acquire valuable land rights

Identify need for and complete analysis using mapping software, demonstrating mastery of the technology. Mentor and direct more junior staff in developing their mapping skills. QC the work of others

Analyze location-specific permitting and tax requirements to assess whether the project is feasible. Understand and identify risks associated with specific tax and permitting processes and suggest resolutions to obstacles

Assist in project permitting. Ensure all the permitting and tax documentation has been obtained to file project-specific applications

Coordinate the studies required to assess project viability and/or support the permitting, financing, and operation of the project. This includes, but is not limited to environmental (bird, bat) geotech, hydrology, cultural, airspace, resource monitoring, transmission capacity, congestion, public sentiment, competition, and title. Build out a competitive analysis and understand how other competitors can impact projects

Provide information to the Development Engineering team to support the Interconnection process; monitor timelines and coordinate adherence

Gather information about site and system design alternatives by collaborating with other internal teams and conducting independent research as needed

Foundational understanding of the construction and operation of wind, solar and/or battery storage and different processes and technologies utilized

Leverage relationships with peers and more senior team members in other groups to drive project and collective success

Receive and provide productive feedback effectively and demonstrate ability to make changes based on feedback

Identify and elevate potential issues or concerns to the appropriate more senior staff. Address an increasing range of issues independently

Identify and address gaps in knowledge needed to address core business issues and commonly encountered issues and concerns. Ensure your work has zero errors prior to sharing with team members

During project handoff, coordinate data and documentation management between the Development team and other internal and external parties

Conduct analysis and solicit input needed from other teams to inform your group's strategy

Lead parts of projects that progress through Scout's Tier structure

Deliver on the goals you set annually with your manager

Embody and model Scout's mission and values in all interactions

Qualification

Contract ManagementRenewable Energy ExperienceGIS ProficiencyProject ManagementAnalytical SkillsFinancial ModelingCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsMicrosoft Office ProficiencyTeamworkInterpersonal SkillsAttention to DetailSelf-Motivator

Required

A BS or BA from an accredited college program

Self-motivator with exceptional communication skills

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Strong interpersonal skills with the desire to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment and to meet deadlines and complete time-sensitive duties

Excitement and enthusiasm in learning how to become a Project Developer

Google Earth, Excel, PowerPoint, Word proficiency

Legally authorized to work in the United States

Willing and available to travel significantly as needed (40%-60%) depending on project stage