Project Development Manager (PM2 - Central - Hybrid remote)

Job Description

Passion. Commitment. Impact.

Across eight offices and hundreds of sites across North America, the team at EDP Renewables is re-writing the business of renewables. From creating a more inclusive, shared, and greener world to implementing 21st-century technologies spanning wind, solar, storage, distributed generation, and hydrogen, we’re at the center of the clean energy transition. Powered by our slogan of “We Choose Earth”, we believe sustainability and creating resilience apply not only to the energy grid but also to the way we empower our award-winning team.

Role Overview:

The Development Project Manager (formerly known as PM2) is responsible for the development of utility-scale wind/solar powered generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction. This position supports the Central Development region and has the opportunity to sit in either the Houston HQ or Overland Park, KS office on a hybrid-remote schedule.

What You Will Be Doing:

Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of utility-scale wind farms and solar parks

Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utilities

Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind and solar power projects

Identify prospective projects with suitable wind 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 development

Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding wind and solar industry issues

Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties

Manage the environmental study and permitting process

Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project

Manage project level expenditures and invoice processing

Develop project budgets

Participate in interconnection agreement negotiations

Work with internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis and Energy Assessment teams

Provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents

Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis

Communicate information continuously and effectively to cross-functional team

Negotiate and establish local agreements that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning

Participate in Power Purchase Agreement negotiations

Manages the work of your direct reports and third-party consultants

Additional duties as required

Direct reports: 3-5

Travel: Up to 65%

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field

7+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in energy or a related industry

Must have experience with utility-scale wind development

Understanding of Microsoft products and/or complementing products preferred.

Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise preferred

Valid driver's license

Behavioral Requirements:

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

High attention to detail and strong interpersonal and teamwork skills

Ability to work productively with limited supervision

Strong interest in renewable energy

Ability and willingness to travel and work overtime as needed

Familiarity with wind and solar power project development preferred

Exemplary standards of integrity, honor, safety, management, ethics, quality, and productivity

Exhibit behaviors consistent with strong leadership and accountabilityPhysical demands & working conditions:

Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment

Speech/Reading: Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written verbal, diagram, or scheduled form

Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds

Vision/Hearing: Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form

Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary

What's In It For You?

What makes working at EDP Renewables a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

Work alongside experienced and seasoned professionals where you will be challenged and developed

Hybrid work schedule with 2 days of working remotely

Flex Friday Schedule

Take 4 weeks of PTO and 7 sick days on us to recharge and come back ready to take on your next project

Tap into 12 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, and even your birthday off.

Volunteer and give back to your community through 4 hours of paid volunteer time a month, so that you can make a difference in the world while still getting paid.

We promote active participation in wellness and lifestyle services!

Plus, we offer amazing benefits like medical, dental, and vision insurance, pet insurance (yes, you read that right!), HSA, Disability Insurance, and a 401k matching program that's vested from Day #1.