Libby Frambes
Consultant, Denver
The company, my client, is expediting the transition to renewable energy by integrating intelligent energy resources into existing and new infrastructure. As a national energy partner and an independent power producer, they develop, construct, own, operate, and maintain integrated solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle charging assets for their commercial and industrial customers. They use their expertise, financial strength, and proprietary technology to offer configurable, standardized systems that meet the unique needs of their partners. By leveraging these systems, their clients can realize greater value from their assets, take ownership of their energy profiles, and become active participants in the renewable energy transition.They are looking for passionate, collaborative, and innovative thinkers who want to make a difference by creating a better future. The position of Senior Project Developer is open for experienced professionals who can support the origination, development, and delivery of projects by collaborating with the team and guiding development strategies that offer the most significant customer impact and highest commercial value.The ideal candidate is a problem solver, learner, and results-oriented person who can work on multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and mobilize resources. They have excellent communication skills and can present complex information to various stakeholder groups in a logical and accessible way. They are proficient in using enterprise software and have experience in developing and delivering ISO-level battery energy storage systems.The successful candidate will be responsible for developing projects with existing and new partners, managing project schedules and budgets, reviewing the target IRR with the finance team, guiding projects through the interconnection process, and working with engineering, utilities, and customers to ensure development milestones are met. They will also identify and suggest improvements to business processes and best practices, evaluate community solar acquisitions, and work collaboratively with various stakeholders.My client offers an opportunity to transform the energy industry, growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities, and an extremely flexible work environment. They also provide excellent benefits, including health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, STD, LTD, AFLAC, pet, legal, commuter, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and more.
My client is a renewable energy developer and independent power producer that partners with medium-to-large commercial and industrial real estate groups and third-party renewable energy developers. They accelerate the transition to renewable energy by making it easy and profitable to integrate smart energy resources into new and existing buildings and infrastructure. They develop, construct, own, operate, and maintain integrated solar, battery storage, and electric vehicle (EV) charging assets for commercial and industrial customers. Their standardized yet configurable systems meet partners' unique needs, allowing commercial and industrial property owners, operating companies, and their customers to extract greater value from their assets, take increased responsibility and ownership of their energy profile, and ultimately become part of the clean energy transition.My client is looking for a passionate, collaborative, and innovative Sr. Project Developer with experience in developing solar energy projects to support the origination, development, and delivery of projects on-time and on-budget. The Sr. Project Developer will collaborate closely with colleagues at all levels of the organization to guide development strategies that will have the greatest customer impact and highest commercial value.The Sr. Project Developer will develop projects with existing and/or new customers/partners, perform project-level development to NTP, manage project schedules and budgets, review the target IRR with the Finance team to ensure goals are being met, guide projects through the interconnection process, and ensure development milestones are met. They will partner with Legal to ensure projects obtain site control and have a clear title review, collaborate with development partners and/or act individually to obtain special use permits and all other non-ministerial permits, and develop a building permit matrix with the PM team. They will ensure survey work is completed and necessary permits, real estate, and grid interconnection agreements are secured, work closely with account managers to ensure smooth collaboration and development of parcels with real estate owners, work collaboratively with the Construction teams and assist in developing SOW and EPC contracts, and identify and suggest improvements to business processes and best practices.The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, or related field, preferred with an MBA and/or advanced cost accounting experience. They should have 6+ years of Community Solar Development experience, including distributed energy projects with a focus on in-front-of-the-meter solar projects in New York. They should also have a demonstrated success in conceptualizing and developing renewable energy solutions, an understanding of all aspects of solar power development, including sitting, interconnection, permitting, construction, and financing, as well as utility/energy/grid transformation. Additionally, they should have direct experience in distribution-grid level project development, obtaining site control, acquiring interconnection services agreements, and working with Procurement to manage equipment supply chains for hitting COD goals.The Sr. Project Developer will have experience developing and delivering ISO-level battery energy storage systems, experience in ERCOT, MISO, and SPP in TX strongly preferred, and experience using enterprise software like Salesforce, Procore, and Netsuite and participating with the Software Development team to capture project information for management. They should have proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook) and/or Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar), Adobe CS, and Microsoft Project, and be willing and able to travel locally and nationally 50% or more to meet with real estate owners, energy co-developers, and suppliers and visit project sites.My client offers an opportunity to play a significant role in transforming the energy industry, growth, development, learning, and advancement opportunities, an extremely flexible environment where your voice, thoughts, and ideas are valued and heard, and excellent benefits. The preferred locations for the Sr. Project Developer are Houston, TX; Los Angeles, CA; Boulder, CO; or Marlborough, MA, but remote work will also be considered.
This client is seeking an experienced project developer to manage utility-scale renewable energy projects in the Central United States. As one of the largest and most technologically advanced utility-scale solar and energy storage project development companies in the United States, our client's portfolio boasts more than 23 GW of renewable energy projects. With a full-service model that manages all aspects of development for customers, partners, and project host communities, our client is committed to helping decarbonize the energy grid by replacing electric power generation with renewable sources and delivering cost-competitive electricity to the marketplace.In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for leading cross-functional project teams through the entire development process, from obtaining site control through permitting to the start of construction. Reporting to the Central U.S. Regional Team Lead, the candidate will be leading a team of internal staff and external consultants with expertise in engineering, meteorology and resource assessment, permitting, environmental studies, real estate/title, and transmission. This is a great opportunity for someone who has previous experience in utility-scale solar, wind, and/or energy storage development and wants to work with a company that is committed to renewable energy and sustainability.The core responsibilities of the job include site acquisition, site control documents, and real estate curative negotiations, creation and management of an overall project strategy plan, project schedule and critical path management, site acquisition including landowner lease negotiations, coordination of local, state, and federal permitting processes, coordination of project environmental and wildlife studies, creation and management of a project public relations plan, project budget and cash flow projection, management and tracking, coordination of the project interconnection process, support in the identification and screening of project opportunities, negotiation of local tax abatement/incentives, proactive coordination of preliminary project design, and support in the negotiation of power purchase and asset sale agreements. The successful candidate must have excellent entrepreneurial, interpersonal, verbal/written communication, good judgment, project management, negotiation, and leadership skills.The job requirements include a 4-year college
Position: Renewable Energy Project DeveloperLocation: Preferred locations: Denver; remote work consideredOur client, a leading developer, owner, operator, and financier of solar and solar + storage projects, is seeking a highly motivated Renewable Energy Project Developer to join their dynamic team. As a Project Developer, you will be responsible for driving the development of distributed-generation solar projects, with a focus on community solar. You will oversee site acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and other key development activities, working closely with landowners, utilities, local government units (LGUs), and internal teams to ensure successful project implementation.Key Responsibilities: Lead site acquisition efforts, negotiating and securing site control agreements for the lease or purchase of land in compliance with client requirementsCoordinate with third-party engineering firms to conduct due diligence and obtain necessary project deliverables, such as technical reports and engineering studiesNavigate the interconnection process with utilities, monitoring milestones, due dates, fees, and requirements to ensure timely and successful interconnection of solar projectsObtain land use permits and other pre-construction approvals from LGUs, including thorough research and understanding of LGU ordinances and regulations related to solar projectsPrepare projects for construction commencement in coordination with the construction team, including site preparations, procurement of materials, and schedulingFoster and maintain positive relationships with landowners, utilities, and LGUs throughout the development lifecycle, addressing any issues or conflicts that may ariseMonitor and analyze market factors, including new legislation/regulations, market trends, and competitor activities, to inform development strategies and identify new opportunitiesPrepare budget requests and financial analyses to obtain internal approvals for major project expenses, and track project costs to ensure adherence to budgetsCollaborate and coordinate with key functional teams, including Site Selection, Origination, Legal, Finance, Construction, and Asset Management, to ensure smooth project development and implementation Core Proficiencies: Demonstrated experience in renewable energy project development, including site acquisition, permitting, interconnection, and other development activitiesAbility to research and quickly grasp new processes, such as understanding and interpreting LGU ordinances or utility interconnection application processesExcellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with diverse stakeholders, such as landowners, utilities, and government officialsStrong relationship-building skills, with the ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders through effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolutionStrong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently to resolve issues and make decisions, while also knowing when to seek support from team members or upper managementDetail-oriented and self-motivated, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environmentHighly organized, with a keen attention to detail and accuracy in documentation and record-keepingEnthusiasm and passion for the renewable energy industry, with a strong commitment to sustainability and clean energy solutions Our client is an equal opportunity employer, promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. They value diverse teams and perspectives as they lead to better outcomes and innovative thinking, which are essential to their long-term success.