APR Renewables · 5 days ago
Director of Development - Distributed Generation (Renewable Energy)
United States
Full-time
Remote
Director/ExecutiveAPR Renewables is looking for a Director of Development to lead the development of distributed generation projects and portfolios in select markets throughout the country. The role involves managing day-to-day development activities for renewable energy projects, including land acquisition, permitting, and marketing to investors.
Renewables & Environment
Responsibilities
Performing research on the best markets for new solar and energy storage installations by analyzing net metering laws, community solar programs, available state-based incentives, and utility RFPs throughout the country
Coordinate real estate due diligence activities, including review of title commitments, ALTA surveys and lease, easement and crossing agreements
Manage land acquisitions, interconnection processes, project permitting, and securing state incentives and eligibility for participation in state-based programs
Coordinate and guide the real estate/land acquisition team on target greenfield sites
Work with the team to identify, generate the deliverables, apply, and obtain certain local, state and/or federal required permits and all other authorized approvals necessary to construct and operate a renewable energy project on a particular site
Deliver projects on time and within the projected budget
Collaborate with the team to select and negotiate terms for vendors and consultants who participate in the development process
Develop and maintain business relationships with key consultants and vendors
Maintain and provide suggestions for project development tracking and reporting
Play a critical role in the marketing and sale of development assets to IPP investors at NTP
All other duties assigned by management
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree or higher in business, planning, engineering, real estate, finance, or relevant field
Project development experience in the renewable energy and solar industry focused on behind the meter and community solar
Deep knowledge of net metering laws and community solar programs in multiple states
Deep knowledge of real estate due diligence best practices and ability to review and negotiate site control documents
Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously with varying complexities and urgencies presented day-to-day
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, multi-task, make decisions, prioritize, and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment
Strong organizational skills
Strong interpersonal skills – able to work and communicate effectively with a cross-functional internal team, vendors, consultants, various project stakeholders, authorities having legal control, utilities, state agencies etc
Proficient in computer skills including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Willing to travel up to 25% of the time
A valid driver's license required
Preferred
Knowledge of GIS is a strong plus
Benefits
Medical/Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
HAS/FSA Plans
401K
Flexible Paid time Off (vacation and sick days)
Paid Holidays
Work-related travel reimbursement
Company-provided laptop/tablet
Company
APR Renewables
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageCompany data provided by crunchbase