Manager of Project Development, Central

We are seeking a Manager of Project Development to develop stand-alone utility-scale energy storage from market assessment to site development and through financial close, throughout Aypa’s Central region which includes MISO, SPP, ERCOT, and SERC. This is a high-visibility role in a fast-paced industry with a broad scope The successful candidate will be immediately assigned to a portfolio of projects to manage, while also contributing to regional expansion. 

Responsibilities:  

• Stakeholder & Community Engagement: serve as the company’s field representative to landowners, local officials, and community members – conduct outreach and maintain positive relationships to drive commercially successful project outcomes;
• Market Research & Prospecting: provide analysis and input on market opportunities as well as Areas of Interest (“AOI”) within markets that have been identified by and with the Commercial team; evaluate project viability within AOIs using GIS tools and other research (“fatal flaw” analyses) to target the best options for further pursuit;
• Land Acquisition: plan, pursue, and negotiate land contracts (e.g. Option to Purchase or Lease) with landowners;
• Site Diligence: Coordinate enviro studies (e.g. ESA Phase 1, Critical Issues Analysis, Permit Matrix, Wetland Delineation, etc.) Coordinate Survey, Title, and curative work. Interpret and communicate design constraints;
• Permitting: navigate federal, state, and especially local permitting to obtain key discretionary and administrative approvals for projects;
• Project Management: Coordinate cross-functional teams -- e.g. legal, transmission, development engineering, pre-construction, offtake (PPA) origination, public affairs, finance, etc. -- and external consultants to keep project development and commercialization on schedule. Track and communicate project status and risks/mitigation. Prepare budgets, schedules, and reporting;
• Other duties as required or assigned. 

Key Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field or industry equivalent (e.g. Business, Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering); Graduate degree is a plus;
• 1 to 4 years of experience relevant to utility-scale energy; applicable internships will be considered;
• High initiative and desire to thrive in an entrepreneurial and dynamic environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities;
• Candidates should be willing to travel regularly to project sites and meetings (~50%).

Compensation and Location: 

Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience;
Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the overall success of the business;
Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation, paid parental leave, and other health/wellness benefits;
Location: Hybrid (USA). Ability to work in the United States is a requirement. Preference is given to candidates located in Austin, TX, or willing to relocate. Remote will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Travel: 50%