Project Development Manager

Note: The hiring department will be filling two separate positions from this recruitment process, we are seeking to make one limited term and one regular full time hire. This posting will also be used to create an Eligibility List for current and future Project Development Manager openings, both regular fulltime and limited term.

SMUD is a leader in clean energy and carbon reduction. This is an exciting time to join SMUD as member of the Project Development Team in our Power Generation Department helping reach our ambitious goal of zero carbon emissions in our power supply by 2030 - the most ambitious goal of any large utility in the United States.

Power Generation is seeking a strong, experienced Project Development Manager to manage the real estate, permitting, design, installation, integration, interconnection, contracting for services, contract management, construction and commissioning of utility scale and utility interconnected renewable energy projects including solar, combined solar and energy storage, storage and wind projects at distribution and transmission interconnection voltages. In this role, you will manage fast-paced projects, planning, procuring, installing, integrating and interconnection for utility scale renewable energy projects.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing and development of utility scale renewable energy projects including management of matrixed teams of subject matter experts and consultants in real estate, community strategy, permitting at the federal, state and local level, utility interconnection, and management of EPC contracts, and procurement contracts for electrical power projects. Experience in siting of utility scale renewable energy is highly desired. This position requires a high degree of coordination with both internal and external parties to SMUD.

Purpose

To implement programs for the development of new power generation, storage and transmission resources by directing and controlling the design, permitting, licensing, and engineering to meet SMUD’s requirements.

Nature and Scope

Directs the development, implementation and managing of department goals, objectives, policies and priorities in partnership with the department leadership; may select, train, motivate, evaluate and develop subordinate personnel and ensures that department strategic objectives and priorities are achieved and coordinated with other departments.

Duties and Responsibilities

Required Education

If no degree, fourteen (14) years of relevant work experience is required.

Required Experience Qualifications

Required Licenses/Certificates

Knowledge Of

Principles, procedures and practices of project development, design and construction; Principles, procedures and practices related to evaluation and decision making, contract laws and negotiation. Principles, procedures and practices related to surveying and computer applications. Principles, procedures and practices related to construction completion, turnovers, start-up and electric system operations including distribution, substations and generation. SMUD policies, procedures, applicable MOUs and other special agreements; methods and techniques for planning, organizing, directing and controlling work activities; policies and procedures for evaluating and recording performance results. Policies and standards for interacting with local, state and national authorities and agencies; techniques for exercising significant leadership and authority; performance management techniques related to Project Management; principles and practices for contract management; Procedures and practices for cost control and project scheduling; procedures and practices for monitoring and managing projects; procedures and practices for overseeing contractors/consultants work activities; procedures and practices for project budget management; project management software systems. Techniques and practices related to negotiations and compromise. Safety policies, practices and procedures. Standard operating procedures, modern office equipment including a computer and applicable software; and, English grammar, punctuation and vocabulary standards.

Skills To

Monitor and manage projects, develop and maintain project budget and schedule. Evaluate and resolve complex technical or management issues. Negotiate with internal and external management on projects. Coordinate the work of the function or unit with other SMUD entities. Interpret and apply SMUD policies procedures, applicable MOU and/or other special agreements. Compile and prepare technical, statistical and/or analytical reports and presentations; develop and conduct oral presentations to internal/external audiences; explain complex and/or controversial policies. Regulations, procedures and/or activities internally/externally. Reconcile significant and/or controversial differences to bring interested parties to consensus; plan, organize, prioritize and schedule projects. Analyze complex issues and develop/implement resolution alternatives; analyze situations, documents and data for conformance to establish policy and procedures. Apply applicable laws, codes and regulations. Appraise situations and people accurately and adopt an effective course of action. Identify the key elements that must be modified to achieve a goal; Interpret, analyze and apply pertinent policies, procedures, regulations and requirements; Interpret, clarify, understand and analyze verbal/written information and ideas. Research, analyze and provide recommendations to achieve department objectives. Utilize a personal computer and/or computer terminal, systems and software relevant to the job. Communicate effectively orally and in writing internally/externally. Establish and maintain effective working relationships internally/externally.

Desirable Qualifications

Physical Requirements

Applicants must be able to perform the essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation.