Project Developer - Midwest

LOCATION PREFERENCES

Chicago, IL (preferred)

Remote in Illinois, Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, and Michigan will be considered

The Developer, Project Development, will be involved in site diligence and project development efforts. The individual will support ongoing site development efforts, assess solar sites for critical issues related to project development, and create and secure land lease amendments with landowners for solar development. In addition, the Developer will be responsible for creating permitting documents and support, and leading project development tasks for assigned projects.

The Developer will also manage third-party contractors, prepare and execute land use permits, plan and organize public outreach, and represent Pivot at land use hearings.

There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects and take them through financial closing and the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and effectively communicate internally and externally are paramount.

The individual will be provided with the tools and resources for successful delivery of this role, which will lead to growth for both the individual and Pivot Energy.

• Meet with landowners, manage lease terms, and amend leases for solar development
• Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development, expansion, and maintenance, with a focus on local permitting
• Organize and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software
• Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
• Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
• Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
• Complete title curative items for project finance requirements, in collaboration with the legal team
• Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with Pivot’s Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
• Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental, geo-tech, topo, grid compatibility, etc.)
• As needed, assist the Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities

• 3+ years of experience in renewable energy development
• Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions
• Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies, even in op positional settings
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant

• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision-making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
• Experience with federal, state, and local permitting, in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects
• Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
• Understanding of real estate title, LLCs, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification
• Strong computer skills in all basic programs, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, and ArcGIS are preferred

Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase…