• The ideal candidate for this position will reside in Dallas or Kansas City.

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NorthPoint Development is seeking an experienced, hard-working Clean Energy Development Manager responsible for managing clean energy projects (rooftop solar, battery, EV charging, efficiency) throughout the project development life cycle to commercial operation. This employee will work with multiple project partners (internal & external), including customers, utilities, investors, contractor, and community stakeholders to deploy solutions at scale in our existing portfolio of 300 class-A industrial buildings across the US.

The ideal candidate is an organized and seasoned developer with direct experience leading transactions and developing projects. The Development Manager must be an innovative thinker, fast-learner, collaborative worker, and self-starter with a passion for the clean energy industry and track record of success thriving in a high growth environment. This is a unique opportunity to play a critical role in developing NorthPoint's energy and sustainability success during this exciting time of explosive growth in a changing and impactful company and industry.

NorthPoint is on a mission to make our buildings and tenants the most sustainable and energy resilient in the country.

“We truly believe, and I’m convinced, we have some pretty incredible assets. But those assets have all come from our people.” - Nathaniel Hagedorn | CEO.

How We Put You First:

At NorthPoint Development we ask a lot of our employees, which is why we give so much in return. In addition to your competitive salary, we offer market-leading benefits and perks:

• A selection of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

• 401k with 100% match up to 6%, immediately vested upon enrollment

• Potential opportunity to participate in NPE Employee Ownership Program

• Scholarships and paid professional development

• Robust Reimbursement Programs: Dependent Care, Tuition, Wellness Spending Account, Cellphone

• Mental Health Reimbursement

• Childcare Reimbursement

• $2000 annual HRA and HSA contribution

• Parental Paid Leave

• Flexible Spending Account

• Living Generously program with 100% charitable contribution match

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the management of project development from site acquisition through to contracting, financing, engineering, construction, commissioning and handover to operations.

• Manage roof acquisition efforts including site suitability, building owners and tenants and contract negotiation.

• Conduct state, federal, and local permitting efforts and approval processes for projects.

• Perform energy analysis, production/generation forecasting, project financial modeling and pro-forma options for financing

• Manage projects through the interconnection process, working with engineers, contractors and consultants to optimize project designs.

• Provide project due diligence and development recommendations, as needed.

• Undertake critical reviews of third-party reports.

• Build strong working relationships both internally and externally.

• Effectively manage sub-contractors to ensure on time and on budget deliverables.

• Create, optimize and own development budgets and schedules.

• Manage and coordinate multiple projects and work efforts with other team members in an organized, flawless manner.

• Gather market intelligence and continuously strive to be an industry leading thinker.

• Automate tasks and the process for the projects and teams using by sourcing, analyzing and implementing (or building) the latest software and technology

• Regular travel required to sites / customers (25%+)

Are you passionate about pushing the limits? Are you looking for the freedom to forge your future? If so, we want to talk to you!

Who You Are

• Electrical or Mechanical Engineering degree required.

• 5+ years' experience in power plant, solar or real estate development, ideally with some combination of solar project development and financing.

• Demonstrable experience successfully negotiating transactions and closing deals.

• Sophisticated understanding of the environmental and utility regulatory environment.

• Experience managing development budgets and processes.

• Rigorous attention to detail, work ethic, personal responsibility, work product ownership and organizational skills.

• Strong business development acumen and exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced business environment.

• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills and the ability to resolve time-sensitive issues with precision.

• Understanding and familiarity with building energy consumption patterns, capacity, regulation and technology

• Driven, resourceful and comfortable working in an entrepreneurial environment.

• Energy, real estate, engineering, or business-related master's degree is a plus.

• The use of software and technology (off the shelf and self-developed) to automate processes and increase efficiency of delivery for repeatable, scalable growth.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.