Senior Manager or Director Project Development

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Hiring Remotely in USA
Remote
Senior level
Greentech • Energy
The Role
Lead utility-scale solar and energy storage project development, including site selection, land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, consultant and vendor management, PPA support, project budgeting, and cross-functional coordination. The role requires deep CAISO and WECC market knowledge, stakeholder management, financial model review, and oversight of projects from early development through execution. This remote position requires 50–70% travel.
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Join the Origis Energy Team!

Origis Energy is accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future by Reimagining ZeroSM. As one of America’s leading renewable energy and decarbonization solution platforms, the company continues to expand and reimagine its contribution to the world’s net-zero goals. Origis Energy puts customers first to deploy a wide range of sustainable solutions for grid power generation, performance optimization, and long-term operation of solar and energy storage plants across the U.S. Founded in 2008, Origis Energy is headquartered in Miami, FL.

The Origis team, regarded as one of the leading developers in the U.S., is committed to living five core values in all interactions both with each other and external stakeholders:

Solve for Tomorrow. A role with Origis Energy puts you at the forefront of the transition to clean energy. Are you ready to bring new ideas? Do you exist to find solutions? That’s how we revolutionize energy and build a carbon-free future - through unmatched service and relentless innovation.

Rise Together. To succeed here, you’ll collaborate with others and work as one team, across various teams including solar and energy storage development, financing, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) and operations, maintenance and asset management. Are you open to diverse perspectives and prepared to work seamlessly across disciplines to reach our collective goals?

Perform at Peak. We’re seeking team members who bring authentic energy and passion to every task. How can you use your natural strengths, genuine optimism and intelligence to make your greatest contributions to Origis?

Inspire & Grow. The Origis team is comprised of knowledgeable, passionate solar and energy storage experts who bring deep expertise and solution-driven thinking to clients. A successful Origis team member encourages others and sets a high bar for growth. We have a culture of continuous improvement because each team member takes the role of both learner and mentor.

Be Resilient. The spirit in which we tackle the energy challenges and objectives of our clients means we consistently stretch for the extra mile. We all take initiative and remain adaptable, overcoming obstacles by prioritizing respect.

Position Description
Origis Energy is looking for an experienced Senior Manager or Director Project Development to join our growing, experienced project development team with the main objective of driving additional pipeline growth and project successes in both utility scale solar and energy storage. A minimum of 7 years’ renewable energy project development experience is required for the Senior Project Development Manager role and 10 years’ experience for the Director position. A deep knowledge of the CAISO and WECC market is a must. Knowledge of three or more of the following is required: solar siting and land acquisition documentation, Federal, State & Local solar project permitting, interconnection study process experience, clean energy financial modeling experience, a technical understanding of solar + storage projects, RFP assembly and response support, PPA negotiations support, project finance negotiations support and/or wholesale market/RTO market operations knowledge.

The position of Senior Manager or Director Project Development reports to the Senior Director of Development and is a regular, full-time position eligible for our generous employee benefits package; including employer-paid health insurance, paid time off, a 401(k) plan with employer matching contributions, and other great benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with other internal teams to develop and execute on annual goals for execution of existing projects, developing existing projects and siting new projects.
  • The management of all aspects of solar and storage project development
  • Manage the project permitting process throughout the development cycle for solar and storage projects
  • Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to make comprehensive presentations to management on ideal locations for new projects
  • Interface directly with landowners, internal Origis Land Team, and land consultants to secure selected sites
  • Support early-stage interconnection team with applications, following interconnection process management
  • Form comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early-stage risk analysis
  • Assist in PPA negotiations and management customer relations during development
  • Organize and share development documentation with Origis Investment, Finance and Construction teams to assure project success and profitability
  • Manage vendors and project budgets through SAP system

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS and/or BA, MBA preferred
  • 7+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience for the Senior Project Development Manager position
  • 10+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience for the Director Project Development position
  • Strong knowledge of solar development tools such as: PV Syst outputs, constrained project layouts, interconnection study results, permit studies and financial models
  • Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of solar development process and willingness to learn
  • Familiarity and comfort with landowner negotiations
  • Experience assembling project development teams and managing consultants
  • Experience in public presentations and guiding 3rd party development relations
  • Preparation of project critical path analyses and recommendations
  • Experience with reviewing and providing inputs for financial models
  • Experience and deep understanding of the U.S. utility scale solar and energy storage markets
  • Experience with interconnection from application through LGIA finalization
  • Have exceptional communication skills

Key Attributes for Success

  • Detail-oriented, highly organized
  • Strategic thinker
  • Creativity in problem solving
  • Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
  • Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
  • Have exceptional communication skills

Job Level       Senior Manager or Director
Location         Remote
Travel            This will require 50 - 70% travel

Origis Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOC). All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences as that is what makes our employees unique. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment. More information is available here.

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Request for Support or Accommodations: As part of our effort to provide equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities, we are happy to offer support and special accommodations in order for you to successfully reach us with your interest. Please reach out to us at [email protected] if you would like to request help with your application.

Skills Required

  • Minimum 7 years of renewable energy project development experience for the Senior Project Development Manager role
  • Minimum 10 years of renewable energy project development experience for the Director Project Development role
  • Deep knowledge of the CAISO and WECC markets
  • Knowledge of at least three specified areas, including solar siting and land acquisition, permitting, interconnection, financial modeling, solar-plus-storage projects, RFPs, PPA negotiations, project finance, or wholesale market operations
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • MBA
  • Experience with PVsyst outputs, constrained project layouts, interconnection studies, permit studies, and financial models
  • Experience with landowner negotiations
  • Experience assembling project development teams and managing consultants
  • Experience with public presentations and third-party development relations
  • Experience preparing critical path analyses and recommendations
  • Experience reviewing and providing input for financial models
  • Deep understanding of U.S. utility-scale solar and energy storage markets
  • Experience managing interconnection from application through LGIA finalization
  • Exceptional communication skills
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The Company
HQ: Miami, FL
115 Employees
Year Founded: 2008

What We Do

Origis Energy is international solar development and construction firm

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