Chaberton Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Development Manager
Rockville, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$120K/yr - $140K/yr
3+ years expChaberton Energy is a public benefit corporation focused on developing sustainable infrastructure and renewable energy projects. The Senior Development Manager will lead the development of solar projects, managing teams and workflows to ensure successful project delivery.
EnergyRenewable EnergySolar
Responsibilities
Advance the development of a portfolio of 15-30 projects inside key markets with leadership responsibilities over a team of 1-2 development or associate development managers
Leverage information from project analyses to maximize solar productivity and project value (triple bottom line)
Lead a bench of outside vendors including bidding, contracting, and reviewing deliverables with expertise specific to the key markets
Identify issues, conduct analyses, recommend, and implement approved solutions to ensure project delivery
Improve and advance development process workflows and promote excellence in execution of processes among development team members, the broader Chaberton organization, and key vendors
Adapt and revise project pathways based upon critical path analyses to improve schedule outcomes and work individually and through direct reports to implement solutions
Coordinate commercial and marketing efforts for assigned projects
Audit and revise prepared presentations for project reviews and decision-making meetings
Represent Chaberton’s values of Creativity, Excellence, and Humanity in public forums and industry conferences
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical field or comparable experience
At least 3 years' experience in project engineering or project management role
Strong communication and presentation skills. Able to summarize complex issues and convey information effectively
Able to review and interpret technical documents and construction drawings
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Resourceful, curious, and proactive problem-solving attitude
Able to lead across multiple disciplines including sales, engineering, permitting, and project origination
Strong leadership skills with ability to drive team outcomes to meet / exceed milestones
Ability to travel routinely to include site supervision (as Owner's representative)
Preferred
Master's degree in relevant field or 5 years' direct, relevant professional experience
Direct construction or pre-construction Solar project management experience
Experience with Google Earth, GIS tools, PVSyst, PVWatts, Helioscope, and other solar industry engineering tools
Experience implementing or improving project management processes
Prior leadership experience of two or more team members
Benefits
Flexible work schedule balancing in-office/remote (compatible with work responsibilities)
Professional Development Stipend
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance Plans with HSA & FSA Options
401k with Employer Safe Harbor Contribution
15 days PTO with flexibility
12 paid holidays per year
Parental leave
Company
Chaberton Energy
Chaberton Energy is a solar specialized company that develops sustainable infrastructure and renewable projects.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Stefano Ratti
Founder & CEO
Reason Abajuo
Chief Legal Officer
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