Development Project Manager I- Houston, TX or Overland Park, KS

Company: EDP Renewables
Location: Olathe
Posted on: January 16, 2020

Job Description:

The Development Project Manager I is responsible for the development of wind/solar powered generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction.Main accountabilities: Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of wind/solar farmsOversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilitiesObtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind/solar power projects Identify prospective projects with suitable wind/solar resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project developmentParticipate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding wind/solar industry issuesMonitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third partiesManage the environmental study and permitting processSupport the financial analysis and modeling of the projectManage project level expenditures and invoice processingDevelop project budgetsParticipate in interconnection agreement negotiationsWork with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teamsProvide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documentsResearch energy market and competition on an ongoing basisCommunicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional teamNegotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and DecommissioningAdditional duties as required Direct reports:-- NoneTravel: up to 65% Minimum requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred2 - 5 years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industryProficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred Behavioral requirements: Strong organizational and multitasking skillsStrong written and verbal communication skillsHigh attention to detailExcellent Interpersonal and teamwork skillsAbility to work productively with limited supervisionTime-management skillsStrong interest in environmental issues and renewable energyAbility and willingness to travel and work overtime as neededFamiliarity with wind/solar power project development preferred Physical demands & working conditions: Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environmentSpeech/Reading:-- Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formLifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 poundsVision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule formSafety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

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