Senior Project Manager

Position Summary

Hexagon Energy, a renewable energy development company specializing in large-scale solar and battery energy storage projects, is seeking a Senior Project Developer. The Senior Project Developer leads all aspects of the project development process, from origination through commercial operation, with a general focus on site acquisition, local permitting, and project management.

Candidates must be both process and results-oriented. They must be highly organized and passionate about the type of work Hexagon is doing. An ideal candidate has:

• Experience in each aspect of a project’s life cycle (site control, land diligence, environmental studies, permitting, project sale, etc.)
• Proficiency in GIS software with the ability to manipulate, analyze, and visualize spatial data using GIS tools and functionalities and experience in creating data, layers, and maps within the digital spatial environment. Experience in cartographic design is appreciated
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively/collaboratively in dynamic, cross-functional teams and influence others through work ethic and positive attitude to accomplish stretch goals
• An exceptional ability to balance hard skills (timelines, site plans, engineering studies, legal compliance, local planning codes, etc) with soft skills, translating complex technical realities into terms appropriate for any given audience
• Courage to talk with people different from oneself, who may hold social and political opinions differing from or even at odds with one’s own, must be comfortable in “cross-partisan” contexts
• Working knowledge and technical understanding of renewable energy, energy markets, and financial models is preferred; working knowledge of real estate and sales is essential
• Client-facing and deal negotiation experience, with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, including empathy, intuition, listening, and narrative-building
• High level of self-awareness and humility, with excitement about confronting uncomfortable situations or new challenges
• Strong communication skills across mediums, including written, spoken, and visual forms. Must be comfortable with and adept at public speaking to large and small audiences
• Excellent spatial awareness and ability to read, interpret, and produce maps, narratives, and plans for a variety of situations
• Ability to think and make decisions on the spot, balancing tradeoffs and reducing risk to the project
• Ability to lead teams—both internal and external—in the development of project materials, timelines, and deliverables
• Intellectual agility and curiosity, superb analytical skills (problem-solving is your default mode)
• Ability to prioritize work, recognizing opportunity costs to each decision; there is more to do than can be done, so what is most important and valuable?
• Not afraid to ask questions or ask for help when needed
• Able to keep the end goal in mind and prioritize actions to that end; not distracted by unnecessary tasks

Ideal candidates will have, at a minimum, 2-5 years of relevant industry experience with a strong preference for renewable energy development (real estate or infrastructure development, project finance, management consulting, or strong operational leadership experience is a plus).

Roles & Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Project Management team using Asana, Salesforce, or similar software to communicate your work and the status of your projects
• Utilize GIS and database tools to identify project opportunities and generate landowner outreach materials
• Generate and negotiate lease and option agreements, working with internal and external counsel
• Manage project interconnection process with the Development Engineering team
• Lead the local project permitting process, including preparing applications, meeting with local officials, and making presentations to local planning boards and other stakeholders
• Select and manage consultants to support permitting efforts, including local legal, engineering, and environmental experts
• Manage environmental review of projects in conjunction with the Development Engineering team
• Assist the Finance team with the evaluation of project taxes and lead abatement negotiations
• Lead due diligence in support of project financing and sales
• Travel requirement – up to 50%, often on short notice

Skills

• Highly organized
• Strong research and writing skills
• Broad technical understanding of industry and major industry drivers
• Communication skills-ability to converse with laymen, elected officials, and experts with equal ease
• Courage to address difficult items first rather than burying them
• “Jack of all trades”
• Manage risk: recognize, identify, and resolve threats to your project in a timely fashion
• Comfort with speaking to large audiences and the press

Education & Additional Certifications

Applicants with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Planning, Environmental Science or Economics are preferred. Backgrounds in construction, the press, the humanities, or municipal government are also favored.

Working at Hexagon

At Hexagon, we are committed to the growth and well-being of each of our employees as we pursue our development goals. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, offering a flexible work schedule and options for hybrid and remote work on a case-by-case basis. Additionally, we support the professional development of our employees through sponsoring memberships to organizations like Women of Renewable Industries and Sustainable Energy (WRISE) and various professional organizations related to the clean energy industry.

Hexagon Energy is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, political affiliation, or belief.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package including base salary and performance bonuses
• 401(k) with company match
• Medical, Dental, Vision/Eye Care, Hospital Indemnity, and Maven Clinic family benefits
• Fitness reimbursement program
• Competitive PTO and 12 paid holidays
• Sponsor membership to professional development organizations