Project Manager – Clean Energy Siting

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Job Summary:
Tryfacta is seeking a Project Manager-1 for our client in Albany, NY,12203. This is a temporary contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Project Manager 1
Location: Albany, NY, 12203
Where the work will be performed: Remote
Location of Resource: Approved regions within New York State; utilizing Regional Economic Development Council regions, all regions are approved except Mid-Hudson, New York City, and Long Island.
Duration: 3 Years
Is travel required for this position: Yes

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Local government and stakeholder engagement: In coordination with and/or at the request of the Siting Team, assist local governments and various stakeholders with questions or needs pertaining to clean energy planning and development, including written and verbal correspondence, virtual or in person meetings and calls, presentations, and drafting memos/guidance documents.
• Supporting resource/training development: As requested, support the Siting Team in developing public-facing tools, resources, and trainings on relevant topics.
• Supporting engagement planning/execution: As requested, support the Siting Team in developing and executing public-facing clean energy engagement opportunities.
• Provide objective technical support and assistance: Work to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes for clean energy project development, seeking to maximize community participation and education around clean energy, with a focus on project-agnostic support centered on technologies and broader educational/planning efforts -
• Collaborate on cross-team or cross-agency projects relevant to Clean Energy Siting Team work.
• Other duties as assigned that contribute to the key outcomes of the Clean Energy Siting Team.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

Required Skills:

• Strong work ethic, and ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Strong organizational and planning skills, with the ability to handle numerous projects/municipal engagements concurrently
• Strong communication, education, and outreach skills, including the ability to navigate contentious or controversial topics and engage effectively with local governments
• Ability to build and maintain productive working relationships with local governments and other stakeholders
• Working knowledge of one or more of the following technology areas: solar, wind, or energy storage
• Working knowledge or some familiarity with the role of local governments in the clean energy development process (e.g. understanding of zoning/local laws, SEQR, local and state permitting pathways, etc.)
• Demonstrated experience in a public-facing role related to planning/zoning, sustainability, clean energy, or related fields (e.g. previous roles could include environmental or energy consul ng, environmental non-profit, regional planning organization, or working for a developer or other industry stakeholder in a public-facing capacity)
• Ability to draft written correspondence, memos, and guidance documents for local governments and stakeholders
• Public speaking ability, and competency with giving presentations and leading virtual or in-person engagements with local governments and stakeholders
• Ability and willingness to travel; must have a car and be able to travel to town meetings and events as needed.
• MA in a relevant discipline; see above list of examples
• 5+ years of relevant experience, incl. project management/oversight experience

Education, Certifications, Degree requirements:

• BA in a relevant discipline, including but not limited to: environmental science or policy, regional or urban planning, environmental engineering, public policy, etc.
• 3+ years of experience in a public-facing role related to planning/zoning, sustainability, clean energy, or a related field

General Guidance for Expected Years of Experience

• 3-6 years

Technical & Professional Skills & Knowledge:

• Has well developed understanding of relevant technical principles and their application to a program area.
• Develops/formulates Deployment issues, problems and needs in at least one technical area.
• Has acknowledged expertise at conceptual level of technical skills and knowledge in at least one program area.
• Has basic understanding of State energy/environmental economic development issues.

Creativity in Project & Program Development:

• Has developed and managed projects with little specific direction.
• Develops new projects and co-funding sources with own initiative.
• Carried out development of several projects through competitive solicitation phase that may or may not result from own initiative.
• Has provided ideas and rationale for program development in at least one technical area.

Organization Skills & Productivity:

• Has demonstrated ability to implement projects in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates the capability to manage all aspects of on going projects with no supervision.
• Is able to prioritize workload with other responsibilities.
• Effectively discharges general technical and project management assignments in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates strategic thinking connected to the organization''s goals.

Leadership / Interpersonal Relations / Judgement:

• Has demonstrated ability to effectively head working groups or program teams.
• Provides guidance to junior staff when appropriate and can supervise the day-to-day work of interns.
• Has full confidence of peers and superiors.
• People skills have developed to show leadership and an ability to motivate others.

Communication Skills & External Relations:

• Has demonstrated ability to produce both written material and verbal presentations that are direct, recognize and focus on issues, are both comprehensive and concise and require editing only in most sensitive and complex areas.
• Is able to negotiate effectively with contractors and interface effectively with customers and other outside contacts.
• Has demonstrated ability to prepare and present papers at professional meetings, seminars and conferences.

IT systems that will be used:

• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams)
• Virtual meeting platforms (Teams, Zoom, Webex)
• CRM platforms, including but not necessarily limited to Salesforce
• (Possibly) Geospatial mapping and data platforms (e.g. ESRI products, QGIS, etc.)

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.