Project Manager, Permitting - Wind

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Duties will include project management of permitting and land use entitlement, coordination with AHJs and other regulatory agencies for wind generation projects nationwide. The position involves coordination with developers, real estate, execution, community relations and other groups within AES, 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 high quality 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 Wind Permitting Project Manager will partner with cross-functional teams in activities leading to the successful execution and delivery/hand-off of new wind projects to the execution teams for construction. Specific duties
will include:
1. Assist in securing land use permits for new and acquired renewable energy facilities across multiple local, state, and federal jurisdictions nationwide.
2. Manage technical and environmental studies for wind energy development.
3. Identify and implement novel mitigation strategies to reduce project cost and impact.
4. Successfully negotiate project design and mitigation measures with local, state, and federal regulators to ensure project success while understanding project constraints.
5. Manage contractors, vendors, and consultants to maintain project timeline and budget.
6. Draft original text for use in project origination support, public education, and investor reporting materials.
7. Once a project is permitted, manage and maintain obligations through permits received and in accordance with the USFWS Land-Based Wind Energy Guidelines (WEG). Provide ongoing support to the PMs, as required, throughout
the construction process, and to the facilities and maintenance teams throughout operation.
8. Assist with permitting and environmental compliance throughout the construction and operation of projects.
9. Act as a representative for AES in meetings with the community, elected officials, and regulators.
10. Assist in cost reduction initiatives, vendor development, and invoice audits.

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 wind energy environment.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local siting and permitting processes, including the WEG.
• 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 wind energy construction process; real estate development; wind 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.