Project Development Manager

• This role has focus on developing solutions, commercial structuring and securing long-term agreements with new customers. These activities include:
• Advance customer opportunities, with an initial emphasis on customers in sectors such as higher education, healthcare, real estate, industrial, and related industries.
• Engage directly with potential customers to evaluate energy goals and structure transactions aligned with their operational, financial, and sustainability priorities in mind.
• Develop and structure energy solutions that meet the Cordia risk and return criteria
• Lead negotiations for PPAs, ESAs, and other complex contracts, ensuring terms meet client expectations while delivering company growth targets.
• Communicate with decision makers and other potential customer representatives to develop positive relationships to secure the sale of the company’s offerings;
• Manage and coordinate all necessary activities during the development process including environmental permitting and regulatory matters, interconnection processes and electric utility coordination, engineering, and community and stakeholder engagement;
• Plan, direct and monitor all aspects of project development involving a wide variety of technologies and involving multi-disciplined project staff;
• Manage and/or participate in the production and coordination of several projects concurrently.
• Work closely with the Cordia’s engineering, operations, and Finance personnel to develop project scopes, costs, savings, schedule, and financial expectations including leading a presentation to the Cordia’s investment committee prior to the submittal of a project proposal;
• Represent Cordia at key client meetings, industry events, and conferences to expand visibility and strengthen brand presence.
• Travel as needed to meet with customers and support broader business objectives.

• This position is a hybrid of office-based work or fully remote.
• Candidates must maintain residence in one of the following states: CA, NV, OR, WA.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Engineering, Economics, or related field; MBA preferred.

• 5+ years of experience in project development, or business development within district energy, distributed generation, power generation, oil & gas, or other energy infrastructure.
• Demonstrated success leading multi-million-dollar energy or infrastructure transactions with ability to navigate complex organizational structures and procurement processes.
• Familiarity with outcome-based, consultative selling practices and solutions in healthcare, higher education, or industrial markets.
• Experience with district energy, central utility systems, or on-site power generation is a plus.

• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project scheduling tools
• Experience with CRMs, SalesForce experience is preferred.
• Experience with financial and economic modeling of energy projects.
• Experience developing energy infrastructure projects.
• Working knowledge of U.S. electricity markets and utility rate structures
• Proven ability to negotiate and close complex agreements (ESAs, PPAs, LOI, MOUs)

Candidates are encouraged to apply even if they do not meet every preferred qualification.

• The anticipated base salary range for this position is $125,000-$165,000, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This role is eligible for an annual performance-based bonus. Cordia also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement match, paid time off, and paid holidays.
• This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexible work schedules for onsite and remote work.