Project Developer Utility Scale Wind and Solar Consultancy

Project Developer Utility-Scale Wind and Solar (Remote - USA)

Exciting opportunity for an experienced Project Developer of utility-scale wind and / or solar projects who will lead projects from site identification through construction for leading developers and investors.

Do you have hands-on experience developing utility-scale wind and / or solar projects across the U.S.? K2 Management is a growing, global organization with a rapidly expanding portfolio of clients;

to support this demand, we are currently recruiting an experienced Project Developer to join our team. This is a multifaceted, fast-paced role with a range of external stakeholders and immediate exposure to commercial matters.

Our U.S. headquarters is based in Boston, MA; this role may be based at the headquarters or may work from home at another location in the U.

S. within the Eastern, Central or Mountain time zones.

We offer a unique opportunity to advance your skills in a highly professional, fast-paced environment, with strong technical and commercial commitment and great colleagues.

We work as one team with respect, credibility, and dedication as our core values.

Areas of Responsibility :

You will lead the development process for utility-scale wind and / or solar projects within the U.S. Collaborate with our clients;

typically, financial investors and developers. Depending on the project scope and client’s needs, you will bring your holistic view of the development process to lead such tasks as those outlined below :

• Act as primary client interface on assigned projects, exemplifying K2 Management’s commitment to service, communication, collaboration, and high performance.
• Manage the project development process from site identification to completion.
• Lead the site screening, selection and pre-feasibility process, including updating project maps and databases using GIS tools.
• Lead or manage other K2 Management experts or subcontractors for the following tasks :

o Resource and energy assessments and feasibility studies for proposed project sites.

o Conduct land, market, regulatory, and other related project research.

o Provide technical negotiation support on land leases, grid interconnection and offtake agreements.

o Lead the permitting process at the local, state and federal levels.

o Perform community outreach and other stakeholder management activities.

o Lead discussions pertaining to site layout and basic design requirements in collaboration with engineers.

o Ensure site-specific compliance with regulatory requirements, such as environmental, wildlife, etc.

o Assist with efforts to secure transmission and interconnection rights from utilities and transmission providers.

o Participate in preparing proposals submitted to power purchasers, including utilities, community choice aggregators, and commercial and industrial customers.

o Manage on-the-ground subcontractors and consultants.

• Support reporting and project tracking efforts.
• Support the development of the U.S. customer base and represent K2 Management in meetings with potential and current clients.
• Additional duties as required.

Expected travel : estimated at 20-40%, depending on client demand and project needs.

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field and minimum of four (4) years of experience contributing to and leading project development for utility-scale wind and / or solar sites in the U.S. OR ; in lieu of degree;
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ professional experience working within the renewable energy or power generation sectors.
• Hands-on expertise and knowledge of the broad range of activities and tasks associated with wind- and solar-specific project development.
• Demonstrable success advancing multiple wind projects from conception through construction and completion.
• Knowledge and hands-on experience with GIS programs, such as ArcGIS or QGIS, is not a requirement, but is desirable.

Personal Characteristics :

• Hands-on; comfortable working in the weeds as well as at a strategic level.
• Action and results-oriented; driven to ensure project success on client’s behalf.
• Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with an ability to manage multiple projects at once.
• Service-oriented mindset; responsive, collaborative and a team player.
• Comfortable working in a client and project-driven environment with a wide variety of projects and clients and fluctuating workloads over time.
• Current authorization to live and work in the United States without sponsorship.

About K2 Management who are we?

K2 Management is a global renewable energy consultancy with 16 offices worldwide employing about 170 people. K2 Management supports its clients in their efforts to develop wind and solar projects that achieve the best possible return on investment.

We are a global team of highly experienced experts with practical knowledge from projects all over the world. We are committed to supporting our clients’ efforts to achieve their project milestones, within targeted cost, schedule, and quality parameters, so the resulting projects operate as expected.

Our people are fundamental to our business, and we aim to offer an environment where every employee feels safe and included as their true, authentic self.

We are committed to cultivating a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion across K2 Management, and believe that collaboration between individuals with varied backgrounds, cultures and experiences combine to build an agile and attractive company.

We encourage everyone to apply regardless of gender, nationality, race, religion, or any other characteristics protected by law.

We look forward to receiving your application.

For additional information on K2 Management in North America, please visit our website : http : / / www.k2management.com / north-america.

We look forward to receiving your application!

Flexible work from home options available.