Development Manager

At AES, we raise the quality of life around the world by changing the way energy works. Everyone makes an impact every day in our small, global teams. Apply here to start an extraordinary career today. AES Clean Energy is currently seeking a Development Manager to lead project development efforts as a member of AES Clean Energy’s Development team. The team is tasked with the development of solar, solar + storage, and stand-alone storage projects. The successful candidate will manage all project development for project located in ERCOT & SPP. Key activities include identifying optimal locations for solar and standalone storage projects, land acquisition, project permitting, coordinating site studies and diligence, managing the interconnection process, handling project development budgets, due diligence and assistance with project acquisitions and ensuring projects successfully reach construction commencement.

This position will reside within AES Clean Energy’s project development group. The position can be remote based or utilization of AES Clean Energy’s various office locations including Louisville, CO; Salt Lake City, UT; Houston, TX; Arlington, VA. The role requires the ability to manage people, work on multiple tasks and projects and requires travel as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross-functional team with land origination, project development, permitting, community relations, legal, finance, engineering, interconnection, construction, and outside consultants, landowners, customers, and other project stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of project development from site origination or acquisition through to construction commencement.
• Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
• Manage Project Discretionary Permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, presenting at permit hearings.
• Coordinate closely with the broader cross-functional teams.
• Coordinate for delivery of site and environmental studies, surveys and diligence reports.
• Work with internal and external Engineering teams as they progress engineering and design.
• Work with internal construction management team on contractor selection process.
• Coordinate with construction management team on securing ministerial permits.
• Handoff projects once fully developed and permitted to the construction management team.
• Participate in project financings answering relevant diligence questions and providing required documents.
• Coordinate additional resources or outside consultants/contractors as well as managing and meeting expenses throughout project development.
• Apply critical thinking needed to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended action.
• Provide support and analysis for Business Development pipeline reporting.

Skills And Qualifications

• At least 2-5 years of project development experience in renewable energy development.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in renewable energy, logistics, finance, engineering, project/construction management or equivalent.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting.
• Working knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including public speaking and/or platform skills for executive management presentations.
• Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
• Willingness and ability to travel 10-20% on average but more as required by projects.
• Experience using CRM systems and developing performance indicators.
• Comfortable learning and using various software systems including Google Earth, MS Project, excel, SAP and quickbase.
• Comfortable handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

The expected salary for this position begins at $120,000. Factors that may be used to determine final salary offered include relevant experience, skills, location, qualifications and other factors, consistent with applicable law. This position is eligible to receive an annual bonus.

We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including market competitive Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, market leading 401(K), and generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and parental leave.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Safety comes first at AES. To protect the health and safety of our people, customers, communities and partners, and to provide and maintain a workplace that is free of known hazards, AES requires all newly-hired people or current AES people applying for U.S.-based role(s), to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or be willing to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by their date of hire. Except where prohibited by law or not specifically covered in a collective bargaining agreement, new hires and transfers will be required to provide proof of vaccination during onboarding and periodically thereafter. This policy will comply with all applicable laws and is based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and local health authorities, as applicable.

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee’s I-9 to confirm work authorization.