Project Developer
Project Developer
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17-09-2025
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Job Description
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Developer Project Development will be involved in site diligence and project development efforts. The individual will support ongoing site development efforts assess solar sites for critical issues related to project development and create and secure land lease amendments with landowners for solar addition the Developer will be responsible for creating permitting documents supporting and leading project development tasks for assigned projects. The Developer will also manage third-party contractors prepare and execute land use permits plan and organize public outreach and represent Pivot at land use hearings.
This role will lead site diligence and permitting for renewable energy facilities and other major capital development projects including battery energy storage systems. There are many moving pieces to develop solar projects and take them through financial closing and the ability to prioritize multitask and effectively communicate internally and externally is paramount.
The individual will be provided with the tools and resources for successful delivery of this role which will lead to growth for both the individual and Pivot Energy.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Meet with landowners manage to lease terms and amend leases for solar development
- Manage and lead the creation and submission of permitting documents for energy/industrial facility development expansion and maintenance with a focus on local permitting
- Organize and maintain files budgets and project records using Pivots internal processes databases and project management software
- Manage third-party consultants and contractors to complete required diligence items related to a portfolio of projects
- Manage and work within quality/budget/schedule expectations and scope-specific assignments
- Attend community events to discuss solar with stakeholders; periodically participate in local policy working groups to ensure market success
- Complete title curative items for project finance requirements in collaboration with the legal team
- Prepare project deliverables for and work closely with Pivots Structured Finance team to ensure qualifying projects are ready for financial closings
- Evaluate the viability of sites through site visits desktop diligence review local permitting process analysis and review of various site conditions (i.e. environmental geo-tech topo grid compatibility etc.)
- As needed assist the Director or Senior Director of Project Development with other tasks related to project development activities
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES
- Minimum 2 years of experience in renewable energy development or comparable professional experience
- Excellent communication and public relations skills and a positive attitude to enhance the companys reputation through interpersonal interactions
- Comfort speaking in public while presenting Pivot project concepts to recommending and decision-making bodies
PREFERRED COMPETENCIES
- Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and who is not afraid to ask questions and take on tasks outside of their comfort zone
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage complex evaluation processes for a significant number of sites to inform sound project siting and related project decision making
- Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex concepts within and outside of Pivot
- Experience with federal state and local permitting in particular with the preparation of applications and documents related to the development of renewable energy projects
- Ability to anticipate project requirements and address long-lead time items to limit schedule slip
- Understanding of real estate title LLCs tax maps deeds and parcel identification
- Strong computer skills in all basic programs Microsoft Office Suite Google Earth and ArcGIS are preferred
- Valid drivers license and ability to drive to sites and permitting authorities
- Ability to travel up to 25% of the time make own travel arrangements and be self-reliant
$75000 - $120000 a year
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The estimated base salary range for this position is $750000-$120000 along with eligibility for the companys substantial bonus plan and commission plan with a target bonus of 20% of annual salary (prorated in first year based on start date). Compensation will be based on factors such as location level job-related knowledge skills and experience.
Pivot Energy is dedicated to providing a great work experience for all employees placing an emphasis on company culture and a focus on our people. To that end Pivot offers an outstanding benefits package that includes:
Excellent health/dental/vision insurance benefits with up to 100% of premiums covered by the company
Four weeks of vacation plus employment milestone bonus vacations
Company paid life insurance and short- & long-term disability coverage
Generous parental leave
401(k) matching
Home Office set up stipend for new employees
Public transit reimbursement
PTO for volunteering in the community
Charitable donation matching up to $500/year
Professional development and educational reimbursements
A complete list of all the benefits Pivot offers may be provided upon request.
Recruitment Agency Notice:
We appreciate your interest in partnering with us; however we are not seeking recruitment agency support for this role.
ABOUT PIVOT
Pivot Energy is a national renewable energy provider that develops finances builds owns and manages solar and energy storage projects that help decarbonize our nations electricity increase equitable access to clean energy for local communities and provide real cost-savings to American businesses and
families.
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.
As a Certified B Corporation and one of Denvers Best Places to Work 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 more in our annual ESG Report.
At Pivot our core values guide our work internally and externally:
Impact We hold ourselves accountable to having a measurable impact on our people communities and the planet
Balance Put family first; work hard/have fun
Determination Find ways to be successful no matter how difficult the challenge
Professionalism Impress everyone we touch be a team player
Honesty Be truthful and transparent externally and internally
Kindness Create an environment where kindness empathy and vulnerability are embraced
DIVERSITY EQUITY INCLUSION and JUSTICE STATEMENT
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 others successes and makes space for the unique contributions and working styles people bring into Pivot.
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.
EEO STATEMENT
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.
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