Development Project Manager (West)

GridStor is seeking a Development Project Manager in Portland, OR, to lead energy storage projects from site selection to construction. Responsibilities include real estate due diligence, land use permitting, and project budgeting. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in renewable energy. The role requires regular travel (up to 35%) and strong organizational and communication skills.
Company Overview:

GridStor is a rapidly growing, grid-scale energy storage developer, owner and operator backed by Goldman Sachs Asset Management (“GSAM”) and led by experienced clean energy industry professionals. We acquire and develop battery storage projects in markets across North America. GridStor’s mission is to accelerate the transition to a carbon-free, resilient grid by rapidly deploying stand-alone energy storage at scale.

GridStor is based in Portland, Oregon, and offers competitive compensation and a wide selection of benefits including unlimited paid time off. Read more about life at GridStor at: https://gridstor.com/careers/

Role Summary:

GridStor is looking for an experienced Development Project Manager. Reporting to the Director of Development, this role will be key to creating projects that can be financed, built, owned, and operated by the company. That role includes leading and completing real estate due diligence and transactions, land use permitting, and any other work necessary to develop one or more projects to Notice to Proceed. Come be part of a nimble, driven team focused on bringing these critical infrastructure projects online as quickly as possible!

Key Responsibilities:
• Capable of independent management and development of energy storage projects from site selection analysis through construction commencement, coordinating closely with other teams to ensure all issues are vetted and resolved.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC), Mergers and Acquisitions (M&A), Finance, and Origination teams to coordinate efforts and ensure projects achieve overall goals and milestones.
• Conduct real estate due diligence, negotiate real estate contracts, manage outside consultants/counsel, and ultimately close land transactions.
• Prepare permit applications and work closely with consultants, government staff, and elected officials to secure land use entitlements and permits.
• Develop, track, and forecast project budgets and schedules.

Lead cross-functional project teams and coordinate processes required to advance projects.

Qualifications & Competencies:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) experience a plus.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in renewable energy or power project development.
• Ability to manage entire scope of project development activities for one or more utility-scale energy projects, including ability to work with and manage internal and external stakeholders.
• Location & Availability: Work from headquarters in Portland, Oregon. Must be willing to travel on a regular basis (up to 35%).
• Organizational Skills: Exceptional organizational abilities with keen attention to detail. Capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment and seeing delegated projects through to completion.
• Adaptability: Ability to be agile and flexible, readily taking on tasks outside the typical scope of the role as needed.
• Confidentiality: Proven ability to handle highly confidential information with utmost discretion.
• Integrity & Judgment: Strong track record of excellent judgment and integrity in previous roles.
• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite and TEAMS.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Problem-Solving: Adaptable, with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and approach challenges with a creative, proactive mindset.
• Team Orientation: Highly motivated to support and collaborate with team members, contributing to collective success.

Compensation and Benefits:
• GridStor offers an attractive Total Rewards package, including:
• Competitive base salaries commensurate with experience with an annual cash bonus (based on Company and individual performance)
• Generous paid leave
• Employee participation in Long Term Incentive Plan
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, including coverage for domestic partners and eligible domestic partner children
• HSA/FSA for participating employees
• 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting
• Continuing education and professional development
• Cellphone reimbursement, hybrid work environment, healthy snacks, volunteer opportunities, company outings, and more.

Company Operating Principles:

GridStor’s Operating Principles represent who we are, how we work, and what we believe.

We Collaborate. We believe trust is given, not earned. We honor each other’s zone of genius and seek to challenge ideas, not each other. We listen to each other’s points of view and work hard to find the better solution. We are one team.

We Are Humble. We like hard work, but don’t make work hard. We know we have a lot to learn and never grandstand or take up all the space in the room. We are kind. We are welcoming. We are inspired by our mission to decarbonize the grid.

We Create the Future. We are curious. We go deep, search for the best idea, and then move fast. We always focus on the few things that matter most. We know there will be setbacks, so we show up every day ready to learn and be better, together.

We Show Up for Each Other. We keep each other fully informed. We seek to understand. We coach, we don’t blame. We share our points of view and seek to make each other better every day. We believe everyone creates culture in every moment, every day.

We Do Hard Things. We view challenges as opportunities. We are resilient. We are all owners, and we act like it. We understand change requires taking risks and we push ourselves and our partners. We do what is right as opposed to what might be best for any one of us.

Apply online at www.gridstor.com/careers