Development Manager - Arlington, VA / Remote- PA, WV, KY

The company

Headquartered in Arlington, Virginia, Energix Renewable, is a leading independent power producers that develops, constructs, owns and operates solar energy projects in Virginia, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Kentucky. Energix current portfolio includes more than 170MW in commercial operation, 500MW ready for construction and more than 3000MW in development pipeline.

Energix is a subsidiary of an Israeli publicly-traded company, Energix Renewable Energies LTD. (TASE: ENRG), with a market cap of $2B. With operations in Israel, Poland, and the United States, Energix Renewables brought online nearly 500MW, with a pipeline of more than 6.5GW.

The role

The Development Manager will be based in our Arlington, Virginia headquarters, or be working remotely if based in PA, WV, or KY. In this role you will manage the full development process for a portfolio of the company's projects, including coordination within the company, consultants, local counties, local communities, and other agencies. You will secure local, state and federal development permits by performing all the tasks needed to acquire permits or overseeing the work of a consultant to accomplish the same goal. You will coordinate permitting approvals with local authorities, including planning & zoning; state, including public utility commissions and departments of transportation; and federal government agencies and authorities. May coordinate with railroads, other utilities, transportation entities, and others. You will work with local communities and local officials to present the company and the project.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

The Development Manager is anticipated to have the following duties and responsibilities:

• Manage team of project development associates
• Secure land use permits for new and acquired solar power facilities
• Manage technical and environmental studies for solar power facilities
• Successfully negotiate project design and mitigation measures with local, state, and federal regulators
• Present project to local communities, identify local supporters and engage in extensive dialogue to advocate for the project
• Identify and coordinate mitigation strategies to reduce project cost and impact
• Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget
• Ensure the Project team is fully aware of, and in compliance with, all required permits
• Provide ongoing support to the Project Manager as required throughout the construction process

Desired Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Experience

We are looking for someone with a combination of the following knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience. If you meet at least 70% of the items below, we want to talk to you!

Technical Skills & Expertise

• 3+ years track record of expertise in project development, preferably in Utility-scale renewables in Virginia/East Coast
• Project and/or case management skills, including managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines
• Experience in environmental analysis and environmental regulations
• Experience in facilitating land use applications through public approval process
• High level knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process
• Working knowledge of GIS applications
• Intermediate to expert skills in Microsoft Office

Soft Skills

• Independent thinker able to thrive in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Proven ability to produce error-free work under deadline
• Team player with strong initiative, intrinsically motivated, works autonomously
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including public speaking, negotiating and customer service
• Ability to build effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including local communities and public officials

Education, Training & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related or business field preferred; equivalent combination of education and experience may be accepted.
• PMP or CAPM a plus

Compensation

• Compensation
• Competitive base salary
• Annual cash performance bonus
• 401K with 5% company match and immediate vesting
• Stock options
• Attractive company paid health insurance
• Parental leave
• Dental, vision, life, and disability available

Work Location, Remote Work, and Travel

This position will be based in the Arlington, Virginia office, or remote if based in PA, WV, or KY.Relocation assistance is available.

Travel may be required throughout Virginia and the mid-Atlantic region up to 50% of time.

Diversity & Inclusion

Energix is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Energix does not and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or creed, gender, gender expression, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military status, or any other characteristic in any of its activities or operations, including employment decisions, selection of vendors and clients, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of the Energix team, as well as with our contractors, vendors, and clients.