Job Description
Permitting Project Manager – Join Us on the Journey to Transform Our Nations Energy
Who We Are:
GreenKey Solar is a nimble, fast-growing renewable energy development firm. Our goal? To combat the climate crisis head-on by developing utility scale renewable energy projects in key growth markets. We are small but mighty, entrepreneurial, and fast-paced. We work collaboratively in a hybrid environment with offices in Portland and Bend, OR. We are a team of doers, taking ownership of our work and proactively solving problems to achieve ambitious goals.
Who You Are:
You are not waiting for someone else to actyou take responsibility and initiative to get things done. You have a passion for renewable energy, are driven to tackle complex challenges, and see them through until they are done and done well. You thrive in an environment where creativity, problem-solving, and curiosity is paramount. You believe in learning continuously, growing with every experience, and driving solutions, not just identifying problems.
Your Mission:
As a Permitting Project Manager with GreenKey Solar, you will be a key player in our mission. Youll work on our development team, serving as the primary project manager bringing projects from greenfield development through the development cycle to obtain full land-use permits. Youll manage communication with stakeholders that include landowners, utilities, regulators and governmental agencies, commissions and subcontractors, as well as collaborating with a team of project managers and developers. Youll help bring opportunities to life, driving the process with accountability, creativity, and ownership from start to finish.
What We Value:
- Accountability & Ownership: We own our work and see it through. We take responsibility, admit when we’re wrong, and make it right.
- Creativity & Problem-Solving: We don’t just point out problems; we solve them. We think outside the box and find the best solutions.
- Curiosity & Growth-Oriented: We never stop learning. We ask questions, challenge assumptions, and drive for personal and team growth.
- Initiative/Self-Starter: We act instead of waiting for others to act. We find solutions independently, identify opportunities, and keep pushing forward.
- Integrity/Transparency: We do the right thing, even when it’s hard. We are dependable, honest, and committed to our principles.
Your Key Responsibilities:
- Ownership of Land Use Permitting: Collaborate with the development team and external consultants to bring opportunities to life from initial land use permitting evaluation through the notice to proceed, taking full ownership of this critical stage in the development cycle.
- Willingness to Travel: This position will require travel about 25% of the time in order to attend public hearings, meet landowners on site or meet with other stakeholders.
- Permitting Expertise: Independently manage projects through local permitting processes, working with attorneys, engineers, and other consultants to ensure success.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Build strong relationships with government bodies, community groups, and other stakeholders, ensuring that projects receive the necessary support.
- Problem-Solving: Tackle various development tasks, coordinate sub-consultants, track regulations, and assist with permitting applicationsall with an eye for detail and creative solutions.
Qualifications:
We understand that no candidate will fit every requirement perfectly. If you believe you have the skills, drive, and growth mindset to thrive in this role, we encourage you to apply!
- Degree in business, finance, real estate, urban and regional planning or related field, or equivalent work experience.
- 3+ years of experience permitting large-scale renewable energy projects.
- Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative and entrepreneurial environment.
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and creative thinking skills.
- Demonstrated initiative and a self-starter attitudesomeone who sees what needs to be done and takes action.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, with a focus on results.
- High ethical standards, transparency, and a commitment to doing the right thing.
Why Join Us?
- Competitive Compensation: Commensurate with experience, plus bonus potential.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Company-paid medical, retirement match, flexible work schedule, and paid time off.
- Growth Opportunity: Join a rapidly growing company at the forefront of the renewable energy revolution.
- Purpose-Driven Work: Be part of something biggermaking a tangible difference in the fight against climate change.
Ready to Embark on This Journey?
If youre ready to lead, take ownership, and drive the future of renewable energy, we want to hear from you. Apply today and help us build a cleaner, more sustainable world!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $95,000.00 – $125,000.00 per year
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Portland, OR 97211