Project Development Manager

Sol Systems is seeking a Project Development Manager to join our Sol Customer Solutions team. This person will be a part of our growing Development group, managing development of contracted commercial PV projects across the US. This individual will work cross-functionally across and in close coordination with multiple business and support groups, while managing 3rd party consultants and stakeholders to secure necessary approvals and permits to facilitate construction and operations of solar PV systems. This is a great opportunity for those with interest and experience in solar development to gain further exposure in the renewable energy sector with a fantastic company.

Sol Systems is an Energy and Impact transition partner with a national footprint and a diverse customer, investor, and partner base. We have financed or developed over $2 billion of solar energy assets to date. As a leading renewable energy developer, financier, trader and operator, Sol empowers entrepreneurs to have a meaningful impact on the world with a focus on catalyzing the development and operation of sustainable infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the project team to develop commercial solar and storage assets from award to construction start.  Include creating development plans and creating/maintaining schedule and budget throughout the development phase.
• Solicit, qualify, and manage external consulting and engineering resources to develop an asset in a manner that meets timelines and budgets, and mitigates development and construction risk in concert with prudent industry standards.
• Work with the Origination team to qualify new opportunities with respect to risk, cost, and timeline to obtain all required permits and approvals to construct the proposed project. 
• Outline, through previous experience and new research, the process that will enable a project to achieve “right to build and operate”. This may include discretionary and/or environmental permitting and approvals at local, state, and/or national levels, interconnection, and site control.
• Building strategic partnerships with development partners and consultants to expand capabilities and increase knowledge base.  Research and network within new markets to understand the solar project development process.
• Collaborate and coordinate with finance, engineering, construction, and asset management teams to ensure that key requirements, stakeholders, and milestones are built into execution plans, and internal alignment is achieved as we approach notice to proceed.

A successful candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant engineering, science, management discipline or related field
• Experience in land development for energy projects and securing discretionary/environmental permits.
• Is resourceful, curious, and willing to explore all avenues and means to engage decision makers and engage in local process to help define the development plan for any given asset
• Proactively engage and inform internal and external stakeholders and comfortable making decisions or recommending decisions in order to mitigate risk or progress projects forward
• Ability to effectively collaborate with multiple disciplines including finance, engineering, construction, operations, and project origination.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 25% of time to support projects and attend meetings and conferences

Location & Hours: This is a full-time role and will be based either in our Washington, DC headquarters, or in the Mid-West. 

Commitment & Compensation: Compensation will be commensurate with experience. In addition, the SCS team provides competitive health insurance, retirement benefits, fitness reimbursement, professional development benefits, parental leave, paid vacation, sick and federal holidays.

To Apply: Please submit a resume, cover letter and salary requirements.

Deadline: We hope to hire for these positions immediately and will review applicants on a rolling basis.

Sol Systems is an equal-opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, orientation, creed, or other traits. Sol Systems supports and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply.