Manager of Project Development, East

We seek a Manager of Project Development to develop stand-alone utility-scale energy storage and renewable hybrid projects from market assessment to site development and through financial close throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern US. This is a high-visibility role in an organization with an established portfolio. The successful candidate will be immediately assigned a portfolio of projects to manage while contributing to regional expansion. 

Responsibilities: 

• Lead development of utility-scale projects in the East region to successful financial close, working with in-house and external subject matter experts;
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders, including landowners, utility personnel, and federal, state, and local authorities having jurisdiction over project consent;
• Task and oversee the work of Aypa’s internal subject matter experts in real estate, transmission, and interconnection, project engineering, legal and finance;
• Provide acquisition support;
• Source and manage consultants and other service providers to achieve project goals, including technical, land use, environmental consulting, and public relations;
• Aid in hiring, directly managing, and mentoring one or more development analysts;
• Work with origination and development teams to organize project materials, conduct and document outreach efforts, and assist with bilateral and RFP-based power marketing;
• Provide coordination and support to the Commercial team on vetting market and off-taker potential;
• Gather and organize development inputs to project financial models from internal and external resources, including development incentives, sales, and property tax regimes, and permitting rules;
• Perform primary research and documentary support that informs actionable project development strategies in the region;
• Own project status tracking and provide regular reporting to the regional development lead and executive team;
• Support due diligence for development or acquisition projects, including summarizing project facts, perceived risks, and opportunities, including quantitative assessments;
• Provide input into the company's business plan and development strategy;
• Monitor policy development;
• Other duties as assigned or required. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree;
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in utility-scale renewable project development;
• Project development experience in PJM, NYISO, and/or ISO-NE required;
• Successful track record of executing complex energy projects and transactions;
• Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic;
• Experience in planning, overseeing, and personally executing numerous projects simultaneously while working well under pressure and adjusting to changing priorities. 

Compensation and Location: 

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, and other health/wellness benefits
Location: The ability to work in the United States is a requirement. This is a remote role; candidates must be located in the Northeast.
Travel: Candidate must be willing to travel 50% within the region to support development needs.