Pfister Energy is a renewable energy company providing innovative power solutions, with an emphasis on Distributed Generation Solar, for commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities. We are a national developer and EPC of turnkey renewable energy, on-site distributed power generation systems, with over 750 megawatts (MW) of solar electric power (PV) installed in the United States. Pfister Energy provides in-house project development, engineering, pre-construction, project management, installation, system commissioning, and operations/maintenance.
About the job
The Vice President of Project Development is responsible for developing commercial and industrial (C&I) solar projects (Behind the Meter and Community Solar). This position will also take the lead on responses to public and private solar RFPs. The Director of Project Development will utilize their knowledge on Federal and State Solar Policy, the solar project lifecycle, solar industry, financial benefits of a solar project, and Pfister's internal engineering, estimating, & pre-construction team, to prepare a system design, cost estimate, cash flow analysis, finance options, and proposal for the customer and manage the development of the project from initial contact through contracting. This individual will manage all aspects of project development and ensure that we are hitting milestones effectively and efficiently, including proposal communication with the customer, finance partner communication, contracting documents, feasibility studies, interconnection applications, program applications, discretionary permitting, etc.
Strong analytical skills, organization, and multi-faceted communication strategies are required for this position as well as a thorough understanding of distributed generation solar, energy storage, and EV product offerings.
This person will manage a team of 1-2 Project Developers to start, with the intent of growing this team over the next 12-24 months.
You will understand and manage the following aspects of developing a Commercial Solar Project:
Electric bill analysis - analyze the customer's current electrical utilization and spending.
Evaluating a commercial site to optimize utilization of the roof and property.
Review available utility capacity in the area.
Understand and be able to apply all available and relevant state and federal renewable energy incentives and other financial benefits and manage the cash flow analysis for the project.
Understand and navigate the project into the optimal solar program strategy (Behind the meter, community solar, etc.) and financing alternatives based on the customer's goals.
Work with the estimating and engineering teams to create an optimal design and cost estimate.
Work with Pfister Energy's financing partners to develop financing rates including PPA rates, lease rates, etc.
Create sales proposals, cash flow analysis, reports, and presentations for current and prospective customers that illustrate the financial benefit of installing an onsite solar array.
Understand and navigate feasibility of the solar project by managing the Structural Engineering Analysis, Roof Feasibility Analysis, Permitting Approvals, design iterations, etc.
Understand and manage contractual matters including Development Agreements, Teaming Agreements, Power Purchase Agreements ("PPAs"), Capital Purchase Agreements, LOIs, MIPAs, and Site Leases
Other responsibilities will include:
Develop a deep understanding of the market, of Pfister's products and value offerings - as well as all available commercial solar products, and competitor's offerings.
Manage the RFP process and response for public and private projects.
Perform additional assignments as requested.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Strong analytical skills
Strong organizational skills, and very detail oriented
Able to create and connect to the big picture/goal and implement detailed process and steps to reach it.
Strong financial skills to demonstrate financing options to the customer.
Professional, confident, dependable, honest, and energetic.
Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, thorough, and customer-oriented.
Creative thinker and resourceful
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment.
Proven leadership, administrative, and organizational abilities
Qualifications/Required Experience
Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, or Energy related field
Minimum 7 years' experience in Solar Project Development, with a strong preference for experience with Distributed Generation Solar and Commercial and Industrial Projects
Advanced computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, CRM software)
Pfister Energy is committed to creating a diverse environment and is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.