If you are experienced in wind development, live in Chicago and love to travel, have a knack for leading teams, and want to work for a scaling, mission driven renewable energy development company, Ranger Power may be the perfect fit!

Ranger Power

Ranger Power is taking a prominent role in driving the efforts to fight climate change through renewable energy project development. We are a passionate, nimble, and dynamic team of community builders and change advocates with a serious mission. We value autonomy, transparency, and collaboration and our team works diligently to create win-win partnerships with the broader communities that we partner with. We have a growing portfolio of utility scale renewable development projects, including solar, wind, storage, and beyond, and we are just getting started!

What You Will Do

Ranger Power is seeking a Wind Development Manager to join its growing development team. As part of a small and dynamic development team, developers are expected to manage varying responsibilities as projects progress through the development process.

Responsibilities:

Project Development: Under the general direction of Ranger Power’s management team, establish the development strategy for our utility-scale wind projects and drive all aspects of project development, including the early-stage greenfield development process, site prospecting and acquisition, site analysis, landowner relations, permitting, interconnection, business development, and community outreach.
Project Management: Coordinate and collaborate with internal resources and third-party consultants to ensure project tasks are completed on schedule and within budget.
Leadership and Management: Manage and direct junior developers to support project development across the Ranger portfolio.
Manage Multiple Tasks Simultaneously: Develop and manage several projects at various stages of development, under tight deadlines and according to specific business plans.
Prepare Quality Work Product: Prepare project documents, real estate agreements, reports, presentations, and other work product timely, completely and accurately.
Organization and Data Management: Organize, store, and transmit project information effectively using internal and external data management policies.

Who You Are

Are you skilled at seamlessly transitioning (and packing your bags!) from delivering a powerful presentation at the state capital, to collaborating with the local farming community, to diving deep into the intricacies of a complex renewable energy project? As a natural community builder with a knack for building genuine, resilient relationships from the ground up, join us for an adventure where you can do it all! If you are seeking an invigorating, purposeful role where no two days are the same and you have full autonomy over your schedule, workflow, and success, this is the role for you!

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree required
3-5 years of experience in a similar role (experience in wind development required)
Project management, organizational, leadership, and analytical problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a larger team and take the initiative to follow up as needed
Ethical, professional, and respectful workplace manner
Up to 70% domestic travel
Be based in Chicago or willing to relocate to Chicago
Experience with geospatial tools, including ArcGIS and Google Earth

Benefits

● Uncharted career growth and professional development opportunities
● Base salary ranging from $80,000 – $145,000, depending on years of experience
● Performance bonus potential
● Medical premiums covered up to 100%, dental and vision plans with company contribution up to 90%
● Retirement plan
● Profit sharing plan
● Paid time off to ensure our employees' well-being and work-life balance

Ranger Power is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy status, marital status, military or protected veteran status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by law. This position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and the scope and responsibilities are subject to change. Pre-employment background check is required as a condition of employment.