Primergy · 12 hours ago
Project Development Manager
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expPrimergy is a developer, owner, and operator specializing in utility-scale solar PV and battery storage projects across the United States. The Project Development Manager will oversee the development of solar and energy storage projects, managing all aspects from initial efforts through to construction, while collaborating with various teams to minimize project risks.
EnergyRenewable EnergyBatteryEnergy ManagementEnergy StorageSolar
Responsibilities
Development of utility-scale solar power generation facilities within the United States
Manage all aspects of solar and solar+energy storage project development from initial greenfield or acquisition efforts through to the start of construction
Support and conduct due diligence on development-stage project and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritization of multiple opportunities based on risks, schedules, valuations, investment criteria, and other project metrics
Ability to communicate and sync cross-functionally, including off-take M&A, Origination, Transmission, Legal, Project Finance, Engineering, Procurement, and Construction team members regularly to minimize project risks
Identify, propose, and implement creative or alternative project development approaches that reduce exposure to permitting risks, optimize development schedules or drive additional project value
Manage and administer development services agreements with local or regional development partners
Work with finance department during financial feasibility analysis, evaluation, and during the project debt and tax equity financing processes
Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for assigned development projects
Travel to site locations to meet with landowners and evaluate sites
Negotiate tax abatements, land use agreements, mitigation settlements, and various other agreements
Engage community, local, state, and federal institutions for project support
Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline, value optimization, and budget
Secure permits and ensure environmental compliance throughout the development, construction, and operation of projects
Coordinate and provide input to project interconnection requests, load-flow and congestion studies, and other necessary aspects of securing project transmission
Provide market intelligence feedback to the M&A team to inform on the development and acquisition strategies
Highly energetic and results-driven with a teamwork attitude
5% - Other duties as assigned
Approximately 30% travel required
Qualification
Required
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
4+ years of relevant renewable energy development experience
Experience with and understanding of project development
Honesty and integrity
Resourceful and accomplished research skills ‐ ability to effectively utilize publicly available materials
Ability to succinctly communicate and summarize complex issues into actionable deliverables
Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment
Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership, and organizational skills
Requires intimate knowledge of the power and renewable energy market dynamics
Requires the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends influencing the continued adoption of renewable energy
Commercial mindset, strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills are required
Ability to quickly step into new tasks and adapt to new circumstances in a dynamic environment
Preferred
Solar development and energy storage development experience is preferred
Data Center Siting and/or Data Center development experience preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation
Company
Primergy
Primergy is a full-service energy developer, owner, and operator focused on deploying utility-scale solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage projects across the United States.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$1.54BKey Investors
Rabobank
2024-11-04Debt Financing· $225M
2024-10-17Debt Financing· $350M
2024-03-11Debt Financing· $588M
Leadership Team
Ty Daul
Chief Executive Officer / Member Board of Directors
Adam Larner
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2025-07-22
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