Renewables Project Manager

About the role

The role is responsible for the development, evaluation, procurement, and management of renewable energy resources, including Utility Scale Request for Proposals (RFPs), Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), and Qualifying Facility (QF) projects. This position serves as a subject matter expert on project risk evaluation, contractual terms, renewable and energy storage applications, interconnection processes, and project execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the project manager and primary point of contact for Utility Scale renewable procurement programs and QF projects.
• Implement and operationalize existing policies and procedures.
• Support renewable energy and power purchase agreement initiatives.
• Partner with developers, internal stakeholders, and subject matter experts (SMEs).
• Coordinate across multiple business functions to ensure projects remain on track and achieve commercial operation milestones.
• Identify risks, drive issue resolution, and proactively remove roadblocks.
• Manage renewable energy projects and contracts from evaluation and procurement through commercial operation.
• Lead evaluation, development, negotiation, implementation, and management of Utility Scale PPAs and QF agreements.
• Oversee QF project intake, evaluation, interconnection coordination, milestone tracking, and commercial operation readiness.
• Provide regulatory support for PPA certification activities, QF program implementation, and IRP development.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: 3-5 years of Project Management experience is required, with a preference for experience in the renewable energy or broader energy sector. A comprehensive understanding of the Qualifying Facility (QF) project lifecycle, including evaluation, interconnection, contracting, commercial operation, and compliance obligations, is necessary. Experience supporting Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs), RFP-driven acquisitions, or similar energy-related projects is also required.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Energy Policy, Finance, or another technical or business area is preferred.
• Skills: Candidates must demonstrate strong coordination and communication skills. The role demands a proactive individual who drives projects, asks questions, and is willing to learn new processes and navigate complex regulatory requirements. Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management skills are essential.

Preferred Qualifications

• A master’s degree and/or certifications such as PE, CEM, PMP.
• Prior experience in energy policy, renewables, project management, system planning, energy procurement, or utility operations.
• Energy sector knowledge, including transmission, distribution, and financial/business operations.
• Experience working with developers and external partners throughout the project lifecycle.

Work Environment

This position is based in Atlanta, Georgia. The role follows a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work from Monday through Thursday and the option for remote work on Fridays. The successful candidate may need to support after-hours storm restoration efforts as needed.

Everforth Apex Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program, certification prep, and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations like CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for questions about benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.