Senior Manager, Project Development
OPEN POSITION
Location
San Diego, CA
Employment
Full-time
We invest in people with the shared ambition to create a green and sustainable future for generations to come. At IOWN we are up for big challenges and finding innovative solutions for the green energy future. Interested? Join our team!
Job description
The [Senior Manager/Associate Director], Project Development will develop utility-scale solar, storage, and wind projects {and combinations thereof) in North America from inception to site development and through financial close. This is a dynamic role in a growing organization. The [Senior Manager/Associate Director], Project Development will manage existing projects and contribute to expanding the portfolio of projects.
About Us
IOWN is a renewable energy developer and service provider headquartered in La Jolla, CA. Our focus is to expertly develop and manage utility-scale renewable energy projects (wind, solar PV, and energy storage).
IOWN has been operating in Europe since 2012, and with the strong determination stemming from the Scandinavian work ethic and mentality, IOWN entered the U.S. energy market in 2014.
We strive to be the front-runner in the development, engineering, procurement, finance, construction, sale, and operation of top-tier renewable energy assets. To achieve this, we place a high value on building a cohesive team that values execution. To be in control. To own it.
IOWN won the Best Energy Workplaces Award 2021, based on our proven efforts in providing health and wellness programs, professional development programs, family-friendly policies, flexible work options, diversity, and community engagement.
IOWN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status. For an industry that is one of the least gender-diverse sectors, IOWN is doing its best to close the gender gap, and despite the small size of 51 employees, IOWN represents over six different nationalities amongst its team.
Salary Description: $130k-$160k Annually
The above-listed salary range is required by the California Pay Transparency Act and may differ depending on the location of those candidates hired nationwide. The salary range shared in the job description is for the listed position and only pertains to the candidate if they work in San Diego, CA. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to internal pay equity, skill set, education, licenses and certifications, geographic location, essential job duties and requirements, and the necessary experience relative to the job’s minimum qualifications. An additional discretionary bonus structure or incentives may be offered as part of the overall compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, dental, and/or other benefits, dependent on the level and position offered.
Requirements
- A minimum of bachelor's degree in a business or technical discipline or equivalent experience in a related field.
- At least 3-5 years utility-scale renewable energy industry development experience with 2 years in utility-scale wind or solar.
- 1 year in standalone storage, including development, origination, permitting, interconnection, engineering, procurement, construction, due diligence and/or financial analysis.
- Experience with CAISO, MISO, ERCOT markets is strongly preferred.
- Keen understanding of supply and demand, policy/regulation, markets, and financial metrics that drive successful project development.
- Self-motivated with a high level of initiative and accountability.
- Organized, diligent, and able to track and manage multiple streams of information on an ongoing basis.
- Ownership of workflows to meet deadlines and budgets.
- Excellent written and oral communication and organizational skills.
- Strong cross-cultural relationship building and influencing at all organizational levels.
- Flexible and cooperative with a well-developed team spirit.
- Current driver's license and ability to travel is required. Maintain legally required insurance.
- Excellent computer skills working with various office equipment, computers and various programs including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, etc. and the ability to effectively work on spreadsheets, word processing, networking, and e-mail programs.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage day-to-day development tasks and services required to advance project from origination to ready-for-construction, including but not limited to site acquisition, permitting, and interconnection.
- Develop, track, and manage overall project schedule and budget during the development phase.
- Work collaboratively with subject matter experts and functional leads (including third parties) to coordinate project needs related to resource assessment, engineering, procurement, construction, financing, and power marketing.
- Lead or participate in technical and commercial due diligence of projects in all stages of the development phase, for acquisition, or sale.
- Coordinate all federal, state, and local permits and studies.
- As projects advance in the development process, work with other internal and external staff regarding off-take of power, project financial modeling, arrangements for finance, and construction and operations.
- Assist or lead teams responsible for detailed design and layouts of projects.
- Support or lead land acquisition and entitlement for assigned projects.
- Participate in creation of energy assessments and revenue stacking models by providing required project development inputs and assumptions.
- Support technology assessment and market intelligence to be incorporated in project designs and bids, inclusive of full understanding of project build and costs as well as operational costs.
- Participate or lead in bidding, evaluation, and procurement of certain services and contractors (environmental, permitting, engineering, procurement, construction).
- Assist or lead, as applicable, any contract review, negotiation, and management of contracts.
- Understand key financial drivers of projects
- Monitor relevant local and federal policy development.
- Assist power origination and transactions processes with supporting development and analytical tasks.
- Work with other internal and external teams and colleagues in the development, construction, and asset management of projects.
- Responsible for regular progress and budget reporting including written and oral status updates as required to various stakeholders.
- Participate in regular team meetings over phone, video conference or in person.
- Promote incident and injury free workplace through strict adherence to health and safety.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Why you should apply
- Competitive compensation.
- PTO and paid holidays, comprehensive medical/health plans, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, group life insurance, 401(k) corporate matching, and flexible spending arrangements.
- Company reimbursed cell phone, fitness and wellness reimbursement.
- Family-friendly policies.
- Ongoing training and use of development tools to support your personal and professional growth.
- A vision-driven, energetic, and fast-paced environment.
- Team atmosphere of diverse professionals with the common goal of developing clean energy assets.
- Freedom to take charge of your own assignments.
For questions regarding this job position or your application please contact recruitment@iownrenewable.com