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