Overview:
Vallum Associates is working with a developer of energy storage systems and management software seeking to add a permitting manager to their team.
Qualifications:
- Degree educated, preferably with strong academic record in environmental sciences, natural sciences, engineering, planning or related discipline from an accredited program
- Minimum of 5-10 years of Permitting experience in NYC in project management, environmental permitting, or real estate development, ideally related to renewable or conventional energy development.
- Must be able to work autonomously and be able to implement a tactical plan based on the big picture
Responsibilities:
- Leading all permitting activities for Energy Storage/BESS in NYC
- Secure all necessary permits required to construct and operate BESS projects, considering varying jurisdictions, application requirements, fees, anticipated approval times, required studies and likelihood of securing permits
- Perform environmental/permitting due diligence for development and acquisition, including preparing lists of required permits, timelines
- Develop and implement permitting strategies, schedules, and agency/public outreach efforts to minimize project cost and risk and ensure compliance with environmental and land use regulations
- Coordinate with internal departments and external consultants to produce plans and reports, ensuring content quality and compliance
- Identify, assess, and communicate site-specific permitting and jurisdictional risks to the development team, and develop risk mitigation strategies
- Experience managing a team