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Title: Project Development Manager
We are seeking aProject Development Managerto lead the development of utility-scale energy storage projects across key RTO/ISO markets. Thishigh impact role will beresponsible forleading activities related to the development of individualprojects as well as coordinatingdevelopment activities across one or more portfolios at the RTO/ISO level. The position is designed to be a player-coach role, with opportunities to both lead a cross-functional team during development as well as serve as anindividual contributor by directing development activities for selectindividual projects.This role will report directly to the VP of Project Development.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management

• Lead cross-functional team of Project Developersand Development Engineersacross one or more RTO/ISO(s);integrate additionalinternal/external subject matter experts to drivedisciplined, efficient, and holistic project development
• Oversee the full development lifecycle for projects within assigned RTO/ISO(s), ensuring alignment with company objectivesandportfolio priorities
• Conduct portfolio management activities including oversight of project schedules, development budgets, key project risks, and progress toward critical milestones across assigned RTO/ISOs
• Drivesuccess at the project and campaign levels by coordinatingwithvarious internal departments and subject matter experts, including but not limited to:
• Project Development leadership to support pipeline growth and maturation, including problem solving for complex development challenges
• Business Development team to support project valuation, financial modeling, and commercial decision-making
• Policy team to help monitorand shape regulatory, legislative, and market policy initiativesthat impactproject value and risk
• Community Engagement team to prioritize and resource stakeholder engagement efforts, permittingstrategy, and other local community risk mitigation activities
• Finance and Control team regardingbudget projections, tracking spending and variance, and various financial processes
• East Point leadershipto secure approval for necessary funding for development activities, provide strategic pipeline updates, and ensure alignment on development priorities and risk profiles
• Lead investment decision activities requiredto advance projects through internal stagegatesduring development process
• Supportinvestment decisionactivities that require parent company approval for projects withinassignedRTO/ISO(s)
• Manage relationships and coordinate externally with relevant vendors, subcontractors, trade groups, industry experts, utilities, etc. to ensure project and campaign consistency in approach and project level success
• Support VPof Project Development in advancing continuous improvement initiatives for the project development team to maintainand iterate upon existing tools and processes

Development & Project Management

• Serve as Project Development lead for select projects within assigned RTO/ISO(s), maintainingresponsibility for all Project Development functions including but not limited to:
• Prospecting and researching target areas for project siting
• Negotiating and securing site control
• Managing relationships with landownersand local project stakeholders
• Securing discretionary and ministerial permitting
• Negotiating and securing tax abatements
• Identifyingand resolving title issues
• Coordinating with Business Development in securing project-level revenue
• Monitoring and participatingin regulatory and legislative policy initiatives
• Working independently, leading the internal project team, and working with outside parties, such as landowners, permitofficers, consultants, brokers, equipment vendors, contractors, etc.
• Perform other related duties and special projects as assigned

Skills:

• Proficiencywith Microsoft software suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
• Excellent written, verbaland non-verbal communication; able to communicate to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding
• Public speaking experience required inclusive ofexperience presenting projects at public hearings
• Excellent written, verbaland non-verbal communication; able to communicate to audiences with varying degrees of technical understanding
• Development risk identification and assessment
• Proficiencywith project management software
• Preference will be given to those with experience using Salesforce, Anderson Optimization, and GIS

Licensing and Travel Requirements:

• Valid drivers license and safe driving record
• Ability to travel independently

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to walk unassisted over undeveloped landand uneven terrain
• Ability to sitat a computer for extended periods of time

Characteristics of an ideal candidate:

• Passion for renewable energy development and the environment
• Creative problem-solving ability and solutions-oriented mindset
• Self-starter with a desire to succeed and a focus on creating value
• Team player and leader, proactive attitude
• Organized, attention to detail
• Comfortable with a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Ability to make informed decisions quickly and a bias for action
• Integrity and accountability

Education & Experience:

• Proven experience leadingprojects supported by cross-functional team collaboration
• 5+ years of energystorage or powerdevelopmentexperience
• 4-year university degree, BSor BA or equivalent

Travel & Time Commitment:

• Up to30% of time will be on the road; will vary based on status of projects
• Work travel includes independent site visits and landowner meetings
• This is a full-time, exempt salaried position. Standard office hours are from 8:30 AM 5:30PM EST. The demands of projects may require work outside of these times.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Life Insurance
• 401(k) & Employer Match
• Parental Leave
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Holidays
• Education, Parking, and Gym Membership Stipends

Location:

• East Point Energy office in Charlottesville, VA preferred
• Open to applicants living in TX

This job description is not inclusive of all requirements for the position. Employees will perform any other duties as may be required by their manager.

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