The candidate for this position will report to the Director of Permitting and Real Estate out of our New York City office and can also be remote. Duties will include project management of permitting and land use entitlement, coordination with AHJs and other regulatory agencies. The position involves coordination with developers, real estate, execution, community relations and other groups within AES Clean Energy, and across multiple offices. The successful candidate will have the aptitude to succeed in managing multiple projects and supporting business development efforts in a fast-paced and ever-changing environment.
Core Competencies:
- Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical and time management skills.
- Confidence in ability to work autonomously and thrive in a fast paced and dynamic environment
- Proven ability to produce error-free work under pressure.
- Team player with strong initiative.
- Track record of ability to instill confidence as a credible, reliable and expert subject matter expert for team members in technical matters.
- Passion for the renewable energy industry.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
The Permitting Project Manager will partner with cross-functional teams in activities leading to the successful execution and delivery/hand-off of new solar projects to the execution teams for construction. Specific duties will include:
Secure land use permits for new and acquired renewable energy facilities across multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions for projects in New York and New England ISO regions. Manage technical and environmental studies for renewable energy development. Identify and implement novel mitigation strategies to reduce project cost and impact. Successfully negotiate project design and mitigation measures with local, state, and federal regulators to ensure project success while understanding project constraints. Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget. Draft original text for use in project origination support, public education, and investor reporting materials. Once a project is permitted, transfer to the execution teams and Compliance Permitting Manager for construction management. Provide ongoing support to the PMs, as required, throughout the construction process. Provide background on permitting and environmental compliance throughout the construction and operation of projects. Act as a representative for AES in meetings with the community, elected officials, and regulators. Assist in cost reduction initiatives, vendor development, and invoice audits. Mentorship of analysts and senior analysts on permitting team.
Desired Skills and Expertise:
- Undergraduate or graduate degree in environmental sciences, geography or related field.
- 5+ years proven track record of permitting expertise in development, preferably in utility-scale environment.
- Knowledge of state siting and permitting processes, including USACE, State Regulations within the NY and New England ISOs, and federal permitting as needed.
- Project and case management skills including a strong aptitude for managing and prioritizing multiple projects and deadlines.
- Ability to communicate efficiently in verbal and written correspondence.
- Experienced in environmental analysis, diligence, and environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of solar renewable energy construction process; real estate development; renewable energy projects/assets evaluation and acquisition.
- Knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS and Google Earth preferred.
- Microsoft Office, project management software.
- Self-starter, very self-reliant and capable of operating with minimum supervision.
AES Corporation
4300 Wilson Blvd
Arlington
Virginia United States
www.aes.com
