Project Development Manager (MISO) - Chicago - ref. e95168019

About Our Client

Our client is a Global IPP that focuses on the development of utility scale solar, storage, and wind projects. They place importance on professional growth and a collaborative culture. They have an extensive portfolio of projects in development across the US.

Job Description

The Project Development Manager (MISO) will be responsible for:

• Managing and executing the development of utility scale renewable energy projects from greenfield to COD
• Collaborate with engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications and studies
• Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage project and portfolio acquisitions, including comparison and prioritisation of multiple opportunities based on common siting, permitting, interconnection, power-marketing and other project metrics
• Manage external stakeholders supporting environmental assessment campaigns
• Manage external stakeholders supporting property and sales tax abatement efforts
• Manage occasional permitting activities with support from other team members
• Prepare project budgets, schedules, and RFP responses

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

• Minimum of (4) year's experience in renewable energy industry with full life-cycle development
• Direct experience with utility scale solar, storage or wind projects in the US.
• Experience with land development: landowner engagement, and negotiation/contracting, title resolution, agricultural land use/water restrictions
• Knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects
• Bachelor's degree is required
• Please still apply if you have smaller scale projects but could still see yourself contributing

What's on Offer

The Project Development Manager (MISO) will be eligible for

$140,000 - $170,000 base salary

Annual bonuses + project milestone bonuses

Comprehensive benefits packages

Ability to work remote

Opportunity for professional growth