Title:                                      Development ManagerDepartment:                     DevelopmentReports to:                         Associate Director, DevelopmentLocation:                              Portland, OR (Hybrid)FLSA Status:                     Exempt Company Overview:OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments. Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.Position Objective:The Manager, Development is responsible for all aspects of solar energy and/or BESS project development, including securing land rights, navigating interconnection processes, obtaining zoning and land use and other ministerial permits, leading stakeholder relationships, supporting and negotiating property tax agreements while working closely with our internal Engineering, Finance, Delivery, Legal, and Commercial teams throughout the development process. Successful Managers maintain current knowledge of emerging solar and energy storage technologies as well as relevant energy market and policy developments. This role manages project schedules and budgets, arranges assignments, and communicates progress to all team members all with an eye on determining project viability while advancing project development.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing and coordinating activities within the Company and with outside consultants to secure regulatory, sitting, and environmental requirements and approvals needed to advance solar energy and BESS projects in accordance with Company objectives.</li><li>Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with competing deadlines and resources. The role collaborates across companywide functional teams including commercial, delivery, engineering, finance, and legal.</li><li>Preparing milestone schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements to complete project development, advancement, and compliance on assigned projects and assets.</li><li>Negotiating with wildlife, land use, and other regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, and costs.</li><li>Influencing and engaging with landowners, community stakeholders, governmental/regulatory agencies, utilities, customers, and external consultants to advance projects, determine critical paths, assess/mitigate risk, and optimize overall project economics.</li><li>Participating in Real Estate team land campaigns and site acquisition negotiations.</li><li>Managing overall project budget and expenses. Taking full responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable.</li><li>Engaging with project stakeholders as OneEnergy’s primary point of contact.</li><li>Representing OneEnergy and establishing relationships with Authorities, Regulatory Agencies, and other professional organizations.</li><li>Reviewing and understanding engineering designs, environmental site assessments, utility interconnection studies, and standard real estate documents such as ALTA surveys and title reports.</li><li>Interviewing and screening potential subcontractors and vendors per OneEnergy standards giving special attention to value, quality, diversity, and equity.</li><li>Collaborating across teams to optimize projects (e.g., modify plans, project schedules, budgets, and forecasts as appropriate based on evolving site constraints, markets, policy, competitive landscape, and company goals). Reporting to management regularly on the progress of projects.</li><li>Preparing, soliciting, analyzing and/or supporting project reports, summaries, contracts, schedules, budgets, invoices, financial models, utility interconnection studies, and engineering designs.</li><li>Preparing applications to agencies; representing assigned solar energy and/or BESS projects to the public and authorities having jurisdiction; selecting and managing consultants; assisting the project public relations strategy; and providing documentation for siting, land use, wetland, and wildlife permits.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.</li><li>2+ years of project management experience in renewable energy, real estate and/or a land use related field.</li><li>Prior experience with BESS project development strongly preferred,</li><li>Excellent PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Experience with Salesforce a plus.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of renewable energy project development from project inception through construction.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a high level of organizational capacity to manage multiple projects; excellent quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills.</li><li>A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with developing stakeholder relationships and working with permitting authorities.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.</li><li>Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with colleagues.</li><li>Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.</li><li>High-degree of organization and time-management skills.</li><li>The proven ability to create and manage schedules and budgets to required margins.</li><li>Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.</li><li>Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.</li><li>Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.</li><li>A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable. </li><li>Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about % of working time; must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.</li></ul>OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Paternity Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

OneEnergy Renewables is an innovative developer of community and utility-scale solar energy projects in North America. Powered by the belief that the future will run on clean energy, our team delivers solar projects to communities, utilities, and commercial and institutional customers. We build trust with landowners, communities, and customers to help them achieve a cleaner, brighter energy future.

Development Manager

Title: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Development ManagerDepartment: &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; DevelopmentReports to:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Associate Director, DevelopmentLocation:&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Portland, OR (Hybrid)FLSA Status:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Exempt&nbsp;Company Overview:OneEnergy’s mission is to make clean energy the #1 source of electricity for consumers and utilities. We develop solar energy and battery energy storage (BESS) projects across the United States in community solar, distributed generation, and large utility scale project segments.&nbsp;Our diverse project pipeline, multiple locations across the US, and unique multidisciplined team sets us apart.We are a dynamic and innovative renewable energy industry company committed to excellence, collaboration, and driving positive change in our industry.Position Objective:The Manager, Development is responsible for all aspects of solar energy and/or BESS project development, including securing land rights, navigating interconnection processes, obtaining zoning and land use and other ministerial permits, leading stakeholder relationships, supporting and negotiating property tax agreements while working closely with our internal Engineering, Finance, Delivery, Legal, and Commercial teams throughout the development process. Successful Managers maintain current knowledge of emerging solar and energy storage technologies as well as relevant energy market and policy developments. This role manages project schedules and budgets, arranges assignments, and communicates progress to all team members all with an eye on determining project viability while advancing project development.Responsibilities:<ul><li>Managing and coordinating activities within the Company and with outside consultants to secure regulatory, sitting, and environmental requirements and approvals needed to advance solar energy and BESS projects in accordance with Company objectives.</li><li>Managing and prioritizing multiple projects with competing deadlines and resources. The role collaborates across companywide functional teams including commercial, delivery, engineering, finance, and legal.</li><li>Preparing milestone schedules, budgets, and staffing requirements to complete project development, advancement, and compliance on assigned projects and assets.</li><li>Negotiating with wildlife, land use, and other regulatory agencies to achieve acceptable permit conditions consistent with project and Company goals, schedules, and costs.</li><li>Influencing and engaging with landowners, community stakeholders, governmental/regulatory agencies, utilities, customers, and external consultants to advance projects, determine critical paths, assess/mitigate risk, and optimize overall project economics.</li><li>Participating in Real Estate team land campaigns and site acquisition negotiations.</li><li>Managing overall project budget and expenses. Taking full responsibility for accounts receivable and accounts payable.</li><li>Engaging with project stakeholders as OneEnergy’s primary point of contact.</li><li>Representing OneEnergy and establishing relationships with Authorities, Regulatory Agencies, and other professional organizations.</li><li>Reviewing and understanding engineering designs, environmental site assessments, utility interconnection studies, and standard real estate documents such as ALTA surveys and title reports.</li><li>Interviewing and screening potential subcontractors and vendors per OneEnergy standards giving special attention to value, quality, diversity, and equity.</li><li>Collaborating across teams to optimize projects (e.g., modify plans, project schedules, budgets, and forecasts as appropriate based on evolving site constraints, markets, policy, competitive landscape, and company goals). Reporting to management regularly on the progress of projects.</li><li>Preparing, soliciting, analyzing and/or supporting project reports, summaries, contracts, schedules, budgets, invoices, financial models, utility interconnection studies, and engineering designs.</li><li>Preparing applications to agencies; representing assigned solar energy and/or BESS projects to the public and authorities having jurisdiction; selecting and managing consultants; assisting the project public relations strategy; and providing documentation for siting, land use, wetland, and wildlife permits.</li></ul>Requirements:<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required.</li><li>2+ years of project management experience in renewable energy, real estate and/or a land use related field.</li><li>Prior experience with BESS project development strongly preferred,</li><li>Excellent PC computer skills and familiarity with MS Office and Windows. Experience with Salesforce a plus.</li><li>Demonstrated understanding of renewable energy project development from project inception through construction.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a high level of organizational capacity to manage multiple projects; excellent quantitative analysis and critical thinking skills.</li><li>A proven ability to provide efficient, timely, and reliable service to internal and external stakeholders.</li><li>Experience with developing stakeholder relationships and working with permitting authorities.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written.</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities often across functional and operational lines.</li><li>Ability to contribute to an amicable working environment with colleagues.</li><li>Able to work effectively and efficiently under pressure and stress while maintaining a calm, professional demeanor.</li><li>High-degree of organization and time-management skills.</li><li>The proven ability to create and manage schedules and budgets to required margins.</li><li>Must have a “roll up your sleeves and let’s get the job done right” type attitude.</li><li>Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion.</li><li>Demonstrated qualities of integrity, credibility, and professional responsibility.</li><li>A willingness to contribute to our culture which thrives on building trust and holding one another accountable.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to travel and access sites of varying terrain. Position requires frequent travel, up to 1-2 weeks per month or about % of working time; must carry an active driver’s license with acceptable driving record.</li></ul>OneEnergy’s compensation packages are dependent on an array of factors including, but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, geographic location, and other organizational needs. We provide generous Paid Time Off (six weeks/year), Paid Paternity Leave and an impactful Volunteer Time Off Program. We offer robust employee benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, 401(k) matching retirement plan, life insurance, wellness incentives, and more.We recognize an equitable energy transition requires the participation of diverse communities, groups, and institutions. OneEnergy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or handicap, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.&nbsp;

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