Project Developer

Scope of Job

PowerFlex, an EDF power solutions company, is a leading national provider of intelligent onsite energy solutions that support cost-effective and low-carbon electrification and transportation. We deliver integrated solar, storage, EV charging, and microgrid systems, to businesses and organizations. As a single full-service provider, PowerFlex customizes clean technology solutions to help clients achieve their energy and sustainability goals. Through the comprehensive PowerFlex X platform, based on proprietary technology, PowerFlex leverages patented smart software to control, monitor, and optimize a client's distributed energy resources to reduce cost and maximize return on investment. Our technology is deployed at scale to prominent commercial customers such as Adobe, DHL, Prologis, Target, and municipalities such as County of LA. PowerFlex is a top 5 provider in each of Commercial Solar, Storage and EV Charging in the US.

The Project Developer leads the development of commercial & industrial solar, storage, and EVSE projects across the United States from project mandate to internal construction handoff. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of project development in the C&I space. The Project Developer reports directly to the Director of Customer Programs and is supported by the Account Management, Engineering, Financing, Legal and Construction teams at PowerFlex to provide customers with multi-technology turnkey projects. A successful Project Developer will effectively lead their project teams through development strategy, interconnection approval, site feasibility analysis, costing and pricing exercises, contract execution, and project finance closing.

Location

This role is open to be a hybrid role out of one of our offices (Mountain View, CA, San Diego, CA or Los Angeles, CA.)

Responsibilities

Lead the overall development of projects from customer award to NTP

Develop and articulate a well-defined strategy to achieve project milestones, supported by analysis of risk, economics, and project competitiveness.

Coordinate and collaborate with internal subject matter experts and functional groups to identify and schedule activities necessary to meet key milestones.

Provide development expertise and maintain transparency with external customers and stakeholders, facilitating a consultative sales process.

Act as a Project Development Department resource and role model within PowerFlex in demonstration of Core Values - accountability, transparency, good sense, teamwork, respect, and passion

Manage the development activities for approximately 20 project opportunities concurrently

Effectively elevate critical issues to Directors / VPs as necessary to ensure timely resolution

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Bachelor's or master's degree in business, Finance, Environmental Science, Sustainability or Energy (MBA and/or CFA accreditation/advancement viewed favorably)

4+ years of relevant analytical, development, consulting, or regulatory experience

Experience using financial modeling skills to perform financial analysis and modeling for project evaluation and decision-making

Proficient in Microsoft programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Proficient in Salesforce and ability to create useful dashboards and reports

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

Advanced understanding of federal and local state renewable energy policies

Proven track record of solar or energy project development through contract closing

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to conduct comprehensive risk, economic, and competitive analysis

Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, to provide development expertise and maintain transparency with external customers and stakeholders

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to drive projects forward, meeting key milestones and deliverables

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Long-term interest in developing and structuring complex commercial solar, storage, and EVSE projects and national project portfolios

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $114,300 - $139,700 annually. This position is eligible for PowerFlex's comprehensive Health and Welfare plans including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan and paid time off. The total compensation for this position may include an annual performance bonus (or other incentive compensation, as applicable). PowerFlex's compensation packages carefully consider a candidate's qualifications, experiences, and education in relation to the position.

Physical Requirements

Remaining in a seated position. Long hours on computer keyboard. Prolonged periods of standing and/or walking.

Working Conditions

Approximately 85% of the time is spent in the office environment, utilizing computers (frequent use of MS Word, MS Excel, Outlook, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher and Adobe etc.), telephones, and general office equipment. Possibly 15% of the time is spent traveling to conferences or meetings or field traveling to project sites.

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