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Project Development Manager
Location: Remote
Department: Development
Company Overview:
MN8 Energy is one of the largest independent solar energy and energy storage owner-operators in the U.S., serving enterprise customers with clean energy and complementary solutions, such as battery storage and EV Charging, to enable an electrified, decarbonized world. Originally founded inside of Goldman Sachs in 2017, our fleet has grown to nearly 3-gigawatts of solar, including 850 projects across 27 states, and over 270 megawatts of battery storage projects, with each project tailored to achieve the bold decarbonization targets and goals of our more than 200 blue-chip customers. MN8 is headquartered in New York with offices in Boca Raton, Florida and Madrid.
As the Project Development Manager, you will:
- Lead the development of solar and energy storage projects, managing the process from site identification, permitting, and interconnection through to financial close.
- Oversee all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, environmental assessments, permitting, interconnection agreements, and regulatory compliance.
- Develop and manage project schedules, budgets, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective project delivery.
- Collaborate with internal teams (e.g., engineering, finance, legal) to ensure all project development activities are aligned with MN8 Energy’s strategic goals.
- Manage relationships with key external stakeholders, including landowners, utilities, regulatory agencies, and local communities.
- Facilitate communication and coordination across all project stakeholders to address issues and keep projects on track.
- Ensure all necessary permits are obtained and projects comply with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Work with environmental and regulatory experts to identify and mitigate potential risks associated with project development.
- Represent MN8 Energy in meetings with regulatory agencies and other stakeholders to advocate for project approvals.
- Work closely with the finance team to develop project financial models, budgets, and forecasts.
- Support the negotiation of project contracts, including power purchase agreements (PPAs), interconnection agreements, and other key project documents.
- Monitor project financial performance and implement strategies to optimize project economics.
- Lead and mentor a team of project developers, providing guidance and support to ensure successful project execution.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project development team.
- Provide training and development opportunities to enhance the skills and expertise of team members.
- Identify potential risks to project timelines, budgets, and feasibility, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks.
- Ensure that all project activities adhere to MN8 Energy’s risk management policies and procedures.
- Monitor and report on project progress, risks, and issues to senior management.
Our ideal candidate will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Business, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in renewable energy project development, with a focus on solar and/or energy storage projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale projects from inception to financial close.
- Strong understanding of the U.S. energy market, including permitting, interconnection, and regulatory processes.
- Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong leadership and team management abilities.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Proficiency in project management software and tools.
- Financial acumen, with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
How we set you up for Success:
At MN8, we cultivate a culture of equity, through transparency and accessibility, where everyone thrives. We know our most valuable resource is our people. That’s why we offer the following benefits. By investing in you, we know we are investing in the clean energy of tomorrow.
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance beginning the 1st of the month following your date of hire
- Paid Time Off
- Paid holidays and floating holidays
- 401(k) with competitive employer match
- Hybrid work schedule including a “work from anywhere” allocation
- Parental leave
MN8 Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity to ensure that all applicants and employees are considered for hire, promotion, and job status without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital or familial status.
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