Responsibilities
Project Development & Ownership
- Own the development of approximately 30–40 commercial solar projects from contract execution through NTP, driving projects toward development milestones and construction readiness.
- Develop and execute project strategies across interconnection, engineering, zoning, incentives, legal, finance, and other development workstreams.
- Maintain a comprehensive understanding of project critical paths, risks, contractual requirements, economics, and key deadlines, proactively developing solutions and mitigation strategies where projects are at risk.
- Lead complex project escalations, developing recommendations and engaging senior leadership when appropriate.
- Prepare project and portfolio updates, recommendations, and presentations for senior and executive leadership.
Cross-Functional Leadership
- Drive alignment across Engineering, Interconnection, Legal, Finance, Preconstruction, Policy, and other internal teams to resolve complex development issues and advance projects efficiently.
- Navigate technical, commercial, schedule, and financial tradeoffs to develop practical paths forward for projects.
- Partner with legal, business development, pre-construction, interconnection, engineering, project management, and finance teams to de-risk projects and position them for a successful transition into construction.
Portfolio Strategy & Continuous Improvement
- Evaluate project health, priorities, risks, and timelines and make recommendations regarding portfolio strategy and prioritization.
- Identify recurring development bottlenecks and lead initiatives that improve processes, workflows, project throughput, and predictability.
Team Leadership & Mentorship
- Serve as a resource and informal mentor to Project Development Analysts, providing strategic guidance and helping strengthen project development judgment, problem-solving, and communication across the team.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, environmental studies, or a related field.
- 4+ years of renewable energy project development experience.
- Experience developing commercial distributed-generation solar projects in New Jersey strongly preferred, including familiarity with New Jersey utility interconnection, municipal approvals, and state solar incentive programs.
- Demonstrated ability to independently manage a large portfolio of projects through multiple stages of development while balancing competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong understanding of the technical, commercial, legal, and financial considerations that influence solar project development.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to evaluate incomplete information, identify risk, and develop a recommended path forward.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex issues and influence cross-functional stakeholders and senior leadership.
- Highly organized, collaborative, and comfortable operating with significant autonomy in a fast-paced environment.