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Company Description

Doral Renewables (Doral) is a Philadelphia-based renewable energy developer, owner and operator, operating all over the United States. Our solar and storage development portfolio comprises over 18 GW, which includes 400 MW currently in operation and 950 MW under construction. Doral Renewables operates in 22 states and across seven electricity markets. With a strong focus on community engagement, we aim to integrate agrivoltaics practices throughout our pipeline, creating additional opportunities for farming communities. We have secured over $2.5 billion in long-term wholesale power purchase agreements with U.S. customers. Our global management and leadership team includes the Doral Group (TASE: DORL), Migdal Group (TASE: MGDL), Clean Air Generation, APG, and Apollo Funds.

Doral believes that better decision making comes as a result of having a team with a diversity of backgrounds and experience, and an environment where all feel welcome and empowered. Doral provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applications without regard to gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, background or abilities.

Job Description

Doral is seeking a Development Manager to join our growing company. The Development Manager will report to the Director of Development and will be tasked with leading utility-scale solar and storage greenfield prospecting and active project development efforts. This role will be remote, but the candidate must reside in the State of Indiana or South Illinois due to project locations. Travel is required up to 40% of the time, both within the State of Indiana and other States.

Responsibilities

• Identify new prospective utility-scale projects by utilizing data-driven software-based approach to identify land to target.
• Oversee land acquisition efforts either via direct landowner negotiations or managing external land agent resources.
• Represent Doral to landowners, local/state government officials, consultants and other key stakeholders.
• Manage all aspects of the project development process (land acquisitions, permitting, environmental studies, leading public hearing processes, creating and maintaining relationships with local stakeholders, etc).
• Work closely with other departments including engineering, finance, marketing, construction, transmission, legal and operations to proactively identify project risks, implement solutions, and maximize project value.
• Work with technical team and consultants to assist with the transmission interconnection process.
• Create and manage project budgets and schedules. This includes acting as project lead internally and overseeing external consultants.

Required Skills/Values

• Bachelor’s degree (business or engineering-preferred).
• 3+ years of project development experience in the utility-scale renewable energy industry. Utility-scale solar and/or battery-related experience is preferred.
• Comfortable negotiating contracts such as site control agreements.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with landowners, public officials, and all those potentially affiliated with Doral and/or the project.
• Experience in leading the local and/or state permitting process for one or more utility-scale renewable energy projects.
• Team player who thrives off collaborative work, actively engaging with colleagues to socialize information and seek feedback on projects.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite (e.g. Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and GIS-based mapping platforms.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, able to understand different project components and their impact on project budget and schedule.
• Ability to understand the implications of technical details and coordinate effectively across departments.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to travel up to 30% of the time.
• Ability to work in the US without visa/Green Card sponsorship from Doral

Key Words: utility-scale, land development, land man, solar developer, project developer

Job Description

Doral is seeking a Project Manager to join our growing company. This position will report directly to the Director of Project Management and will be tasked with managing the execution of various solar and BESS projects in the pipeline throughout North America. This will include project support from beginning of execution through commercial operation of the facility. This role will be remote, but the ideal candidate must be able to travel to project sites up to 25% of the time.

Responsibilities 

• Support the EPC selection process, contract execution (including exhibits), and managing those contracts through the life of the project.

• Full ownership of the project as it pertains to safety, quality, schedule, budget, environmental compliance, and community relationships.

• Select and coordinate the site management team and provide oversight of the project during construction through to commercial operation.

• Interface with the owner’s engineer, interconnection utility, and other stakeholders to facilitate the EPC design review process.

• Support the monthly invoice review/drawdown process and finance requirements.

• Oversee the third-party QAQC process, factory acceptance testing, shipping, deliveries, etc. for owner-supplied equipment.

• Support any due diligence effort by the Independent Engineer prior to NTP and through commercial operation.

• Coordinate with any utilities for backup power, crossing agreements, ISP connection, etc.

• Facilitate the transition of the project to O&M/Asset Management post COD.

• Manage any supply contracts, such as High Voltage equipment and module supply agreements.

Qualifications:

• Ability to work in the US without visa/Green Card sponsorship from Doral.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years of experience in construction management in the energy sector, preferably in the renewable industry, and with a developer or an EPC contractor or an owner’s engineer or an independent engineer.

• MS Office including MS Project.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

Join Us

If you are passionate about sustainability and eager to contribute your skills to a forward-thinking company committed to making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for the Corporate Paralegal and Operations Administrator position at Doral Renewables LLC. Join us in our mission to harness the power of renewable energy for a cleaner, greener future.