<h2>ROLE OVERVIEW</h2><div> </div><div>The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development, as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Developers and Directors in management of third-party contractors, preparation and execution of land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, effectively communicate, and remain highly organized is paramount.</div><br><br><h3>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><div>The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.<li><span style="color:#384151;">The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;">Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore &amp; Salesforce)</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; Plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;color:#384151;">As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities</span></li></div></ul><h3>REQUIRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><div><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Minimum of 1- 3 years of experience in renewable energy development</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:96%;color:#384151;">Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant</span></li></div></ul><h3>PREFERRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><div><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;text-indent:0.1333px;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Familiarity in all basic computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, GIS Programs (particularly Google Earth, and project management programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce </span></li><li style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;text-indent:0.1333px;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Self-starter who can work with limited supervision, readily asks questions, and embraces tasks outside of their comfort zone</span></li><li style="line-height:96%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;text-indent:0.1333px;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;line-height:96%;color:#384151;">Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects across a portfolio.</span></li><li style="line-height:12.25pt;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;text-indent:0.1333px;"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#384151;">Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip</span></li><li><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;color:#384151;">Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Arial , sans-serif;"><br><br></span></li></div></ul><br><div><b style="font-size:16px;">Recruitment Agency Notice</b><span style="font-size:16px;">: </span></div><div><span style="font-size:16px;">We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.</span></div><div><br></div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">ABOUT PIVOT</b></div><div><br></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">families.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">As a </span><a style="font-size:10pt;" href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/pivot-energy">Certified B Corporation</a><span style="font-size:10pt;"> and one of </span><b style="font-size:10pt;"><a href="https://www.pivotenergy.net/blog/denver-business-journal-recognizes-pivot-energy">Denver’s “Best Places to Work”</a>,</b><span style="font-size:10pt;"> we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual </span><a href="https://19591499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19591499/ESG%20Reports/2023%20Pivot%20Energy%20ESG%20Report.pdf">ESG Report</a><span style="font-size:10pt;">.</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">·</span><span style="font-size:7pt;">       </span><span style="font-size:10pt;">Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced</span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. </span></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.</span></div><div> </div><div><b style="font-size:10pt;">EEO STATEMENT</b></div><div><span style="font-size:10pt;">Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.</span></div><div><br></div><div><br></div>

<p>Pivot Energy is a renewable energy provider and independent power producer that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects. Pivot leverages its renewable expertise to provide a range of unique offerings that accelerate the clean energy transition by helping companies and communities attain impactful decarbonization. Pivot is a US-based Certified B-Corporation that proudly follows a corporate strategy aimed at providing a positive impact on society as measured by Environmental stewardship, Social leadership, and responsible Governance factors. Pivot Energy is an ECP portfolio company. Learn more at pivotenergy.net. For more information on solar, watch our YouTube Channel. https://bit.ly/36aoe2H</p>

Associate, Project Development

<h2>ROLE OVERVIEW</h2><div> </div><div>The Project Development Associate will be involved in supporting project development efforts. The Associate will support solar site assessments for critical issues related to project development, as well as provide support for the preparation of permitting documents. The Project Development Associate will also support Developers and Directors in management of third-party contractors, preparation and execution of land use permits, public outreach, community meetings, land use hearings, interconnection studies, and critical real estate and landowner document support. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects, and the ability to prioritize, multitask, effectively communicate, and remain highly organized is paramount.</div><br /><br /><h3>PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES</h3><ul><div>The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.<li><span>The Project Development Associate will be responsible for the following items, among others, and will be provided with the tools and resources to succeed and grow within the role.</span></li><li><span>Support Developers and Directors of Project Development performing a wide variety of project development tasks with a high degree of accuracy and organization.</span></li><li><span>Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits, desktop diligence review, local permitting process analysis, and review of various site conditions (i.e., environmental reports, geotech studies, topography surveys, grid compatibility, etc.)</span></li><li><span>Meet with landowners, secure real property documents as needed, and assist with title commitment curative tasks</span></li><li><span>Assist in identifying and creating necessary submittal documents for permitting authorities</span></li><li><span>Organize projects and maintain files, budgets, and project records using Pivot’s internal processes, databases, and project management software (Procore &amp; Salesforce)</span></li><li><span>Monitor utility interconnection portal communication and coordinate and respond to study deadlines</span></li><li><span>Assist, support, and attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; Plan community events, complete mailings to invite stakeholders, take notes during events, and produce and publish meeting minutes from events</span></li><li><span>Coordinate with outside vendors such as civil and environmental consultants; produce meeting minutes and process invoices in accordance with work authorizations</span></li><li><span>As needed, assist Developers and Directors of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities</span></li></div></ul><h3>REQUIRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><div><li><span>Minimum of 1- 3 years of experience in renewable energy development</span></li><li><span>Excellent communication and public relations skills, and a positive attitude to enhance the company’s reputation through interpersonal interactions</span></li><li><span>Strong verbal and written communication skills, and ability to communicate effectively with project stakeholders with varying knowledge of solar project concepts</span></li><li><span>Valid driver’s license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities</span></li><li><span>Ability to travel up to 1/3 of the time, make own travel arrangements, and be self-reliant</span></li></div></ul><h3>PREFERRED COMPETENCIES</h3><ul><div><li><span>Familiarity in all basic computer programs, Microsoft Office Suite, GIS Programs (particularly Google Earth, and project management programs (particularly Smartsheet and Salesforce </span></li><li><span>Self-starter who can work with limited supervision, readily asks questions, and embraces tasks outside of their comfort zone</span></li><li><span>Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes across a broad range of projects across a portfolio.</span></li><li><span>Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip</span></li><li><span>Understanding of real estate title, tax maps, deeds, and parcel identification</span><span><br /><br /></span></li></div></ul><br /><div><b>Recruitment Agency Notice</b><span>: </span></div><div><span>We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however, we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><b>ABOUT PIVOT</b></div><div><br /></div><div><span>Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops, finances, builds, owns, and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nation’s electricity, increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities, and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and</span></div><div><span>families.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>We are fiercely dedicated to accelerating the rapid transition taking place in the energy industry to a more decentralized and cleaner approach to power generation. We are committed to positively contributing to the local communities and people we serve with more than clean energy. We believe global warming poses an existential threat to our planet and that we have a responsibility to help mitigate the threat. Our portfolio includes projects that reduce energy burden for income-limited families, create workforce pathways for under-represented groups within the solar industry, and include robust community investment opportunities.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>As a </span><a href="https://www.bcorporation.net/en-us/find-a-b-corp/company/pivot-energy">Certified B Corporation</a><span> and one of </span><b><a href="https://www.pivotenergy.net/blog/denver-business-journal-recognizes-pivot-energy">Denver’s “Best Places to Work”</a>,</b><span> we believe that company success is driven by a healthy environment, thriving society, and workplace where all individuals are respected. We evaluate every internal decision on environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors to determine if our actions will result in a net positive impact on the community, our employees, customers, shareholders, and the environment. Learn more in our annual </span><a href="https://19591499.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/19591499/ESG%20Reports/2023%20Pivot%20Energy%20ESG%20Report.pdf">ESG Report</a><span>.</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>At Pivot, our core values guide our work internally and externally:</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Impact – We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people, communities, and the planet</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Balance – Put family first; work hard/have fun</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Determination – Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Professionalism – Impress everyone we touch, be a team player</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Honesty – Be truthful and transparent, externally and internally</span></div><div><span>·</span><span>       </span><span>Kindness – Create an environment where kindness, empathy, and vulnerability are embraced</span></div><div><span> </span></div><div><b>DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT</b></div><div><span> </span></div><div><span>At Pivot, we are proactively developing and maintaining an inclusive culture, rooted in mutual respect, that supports a workforce of different generations, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, ability statuses, religions, and cultures to work collaboratively together for greater impact. We seek to build a team that invests in relationship building, celebrates each other’s successes, and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot. </span></div><div><span>Pivot invests in company-wide trainings, assessments, and programs to advance internal inclusion and equity practices, such as employee allyship building, cross-cultural communications, and equitable hiring and management protocols to increasingly recognize bias and ensure mutual respect and belonging.</span></div><div> </div><div><b>EEO STATEMENT</b></div><div><span>Pivot Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its workforce. We actively work to cultivate an inclusive culture that welcomes, empowers, and enables equitable career growth for employees regardless of background.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>

Associate, Project Development

About the Job

About the Company

Pivot Energy

Similar Jobs

Project Engineer

Project Engineer

Project Operations Associate

Project Operations Associate

Associate, Project Development

Associate, Project Development

Project Manager

Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Associate Project Manager

Project Developer

Project Developer

Assistant Project Manager

Assistant Project Manager

Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer