Convergent Energy and Power

Convergent Energy and Power

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Senior Project Manager I, Land Development

Convergent Energy and PowerAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$140K - 155K a year

Support development of renewable energy projects through land development, permitting, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination. | Bachelor's in engineering, environmental science, or related field, with 5+ years in land development, project management, or related areas, and proficiency in land use planning, permitting, and stakeholder engagement. | This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time. Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies. The Senior Project Manager I, Land Development, supports the development of standalone storage and solar-plus-storage projects, assisting site due diligence, permitting, and community relations. This position involves coordinating with external consultants for site evaluations, developing detailed project schedules, reviewing technical reports, engaging with local stakeholders, investigating permitting and zoning requirements, and working with outside counsel. This is an individual contributor role and therefore does not have any direct reports but may exercise some informal mentorship and guidance to junior level staff. What You’ll Do Strategic Project Development (35%) o Support projects with internal stakeholders and external vendors through critical stages, including feasibility scoping, due diligence, permitting, budget and schedule development, and subcontractor/vendor agreement execution. o Assist with all aspects of the project land development process and drive projects to their successful completion. o Coordinate site due diligence activities, including gathering and analyzing technical data to assess site feasibility. o Manage external consultants performing site studies, environmental reviews, and other technical evaluations. o Review civil and environmental related studies and documents prepared by external consultants. o Coordinate site walks, zoning/bylaws reviews, attend meetings with the state agencies, towns and other stakeholders, as well as present to planning/zoning boards, state and federal agencies. o Travel as necessary to attend public meetings, with consultants and attorneys, to represent Convergent and each project by acting as the company’s representative and subject matter expert. o Understand state and local land-use permitting requirements associated with new market entry. o Manage the preparation and submission of permitting applications and track progress through approval. o Monitor deadlines and coordinate efforts across team members to keep tasks aligned with the project schedule. Cross-Functional Collaboration (35%) o Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to coordinate development activities, communicate progress, and efficiently hand off entitled projects. o Develop project management skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, negotiation, cross-functional team management, effective communication, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management. o Collaborate with senior team members to engage local stakeholders, including community members, government officials, and other key parties. Leadership and Team Coordination (20%) o Work closely with senior managers, other project managers, and cross-functional departments (e.g., engineering, and legal teams) to ensure smooth project execution. o Take ownership of specific tasks or phases of the development process, ensuring they are completed on time and meet quality standards. o Provide regular updates and status reports to senior team members, ensuring transparency and alignment across teams. o Manage personal bandwidth and tasks and communicate effectively when experiencing constraints. Administrative and Reporting Tasks (5%) o Prepare reports and documentation as needed for internal stakeholders. o Monitor project progress by maintaining project documentation, tracking task completion and scheduling, and ensuring proper filing of project documents o Maintain organized records of project-related documents. o Schedule and coordinate meetings with consultants, internal and external stakeholders o Assist in managing consultants and vendor contracts, including invoice tracking and payments. o As needed, hold meetings with external consultants regarding scope of work simplification, cost reduction, and preferred vendor fee discount arrangements. Operational Oversight and Vendor Management (5%) o Communicate on a regular basis with manager and team members, including in-person meetings held at the NYC headquarters as needed to foster strong collaboration amongst the Development team. o Assist in the evaluation and selection of consultants and service providers including title insurance, due diligence and permitting consultants, surveyors, and outside counsel. o Hold external consultants to general norms of quality of work performed. o Hold periodic project progress meetings with external consultants to track progress and any changes. Required Qualifications o Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental science, geosciences, or other degree relevant to land development, renewable energy, or project management with a strong academic record. o Minimum five years of related experience in commercial land development, engineering, construction, project management, or related field. Proven project management skills, including cross-functional team management, due diligence, entitlements, budgeting, and scheduling. o Demonstrated ability to work with a close-knit team environment comprised of multiple technical abilities and knowledge levels. o Advanced knowledge of land use planning, zoning, and permitting processes. o Strong organizational and communication skills to manage multiple tasks and collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders. o Ability to review and interpret technical reports and recommend next steps under supervision. o Advanced proficiency in managing project timelines and deliverables with attention to detail. o Skillset to make day-to-day decisions autonomously while being responsible for managing projects in various stages of development. o Effectively manage responsibilities with limited oversight on day-to-day tasks. o Advanced experience working with teams across departments such as engineering, legal, and finance to align project objectives and timelines. o Ability to coordinate with senior leadership and project management staff for updates and decision-making. o Proven experience engaging with external consultants (e.g., environmental, engineering, or land-use professionals) to ensure deliverables meet project needs. o Advanced experience with managing relationships with permitting agencies, local governments, and community stakeholders. o As applicable, this role may involve physical activity, including but not limited to standing, walking, or lifting up to 50 lbs. o Alignment with Convergent’s mission, values and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition. o 30% travel expected to progress project entitlements, including pre-application, municipal, or pre-construction meetings and for team events and company-wide meetings. Travel to remote sites may be required, which could involve driving or air travel. Preferred Qualifications o Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, Prospect, Bluebeam, and Procore o Smartsheet experience o Project Management Professional certification o Adept at problem solving o Exceptional written and oral communication skills o Exceptional planning and organizational skills We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities. Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days 401K with an employer safe harbor match Special Vendor Discounts on programs for: Identity theft and fraud prevention Base Salary Range: $140,000 - $155,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to talent@convergentep.com

Project management
Land use planning
Permitting and zoning
Stakeholder engagement
Technical report review
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Posted 12 days ago
Convergent Energy and Power

Associate, Business Development

Convergent Energy and PowerAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$60K - 75K a year

Generate qualified leads and support sales pipeline development for energy storage projects through outreach, relationship management, and collaboration with sales and marketing teams. | 1-2 years of sales or customer-facing experience, strong communication and organizational skills, proficiency with Microsoft Office, willingness to learn energy market concepts, and ability to travel 15%. | This role has a hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time. Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies. As a member of the Sales department, the Associate, Business Development, is expected to bring in new opportunities to fuel a pipeline of energy storage and solar-plus storage projects for Convergent. This is an individual contributor role and therefore does not have any direct reports but will exercise informal mentorship and guidance to junior level staff. What You’ll Do Operational Influence and Industry Awareness (60%) o Identify and generate qualified leads in new energy storage and solar-plus-storage markets to support revenue targets. o Complete due diligence on potential opportunities by effectively mine organizations, maps, social networks and other publicly available resources to identify appropriate prospects. o Engage in daily outreach (cold calls, emails, LinkedIn messages, etc.) to find correct points of contact and convey Convergent’s value proposition over the phone and via email. o Stay current on Convergent, the competitive landscape, and energy market trends. o Monitor and report on outreach activity, lead generation, and opportunity pipeline to support data-driven decision-making. o Maintain relationships with prospects and early-stage clients to ensure timely follow-up and engagement. o Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, and other customer-facing materials to support the sales process. o Participate in ongoing learning and development opportunities to deepen industry knowledge and sales skills. o Keep our internal CRM up to date to reflect all call and contact details accurately. Collaboration and Leadership (40%) o Lead discovery calls with customers and shadow senior sales professionals and actively contribute to discovery, proposal, and contracting processes. Support the overall Convergent mission by assisting with other teams’ functions, including sales and marketing initiatives, including tradeshows, targeted campaigns and team/company trainings. o 1-2 years of relevant experience in sales, recruiting, or other customer-facing roles. o Prior experience and success selling to, presenting to, and persuading people. o Proficiency with Microsoft Suite including PowerPoint, Excel, Word, Teams, and Outlook. o Be a superior communicator – you’re an active listener with a high EQ. o Be organized – you pay attention to the details, take meticulous notes, and read the fine print. o Be a problem solver – you strive to be proactive in finding creative and unique solutions. o Willing to learn new material around distributed generation, energy markets, and electrical systems. o Alignment with Convergent’s mission, values and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition. o 15% travel expected, primarily for client meetings, team events, and company-wide meetings. Preferred Qualifications o Bachelor’s degree or other equivalent educational background. o Experience with Sandler Sales Training and CRM systems. We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities. Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following: Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days 401K with an employer safe harbor match Special Vendor Discounts on programs for: Identity theft and fraud prevention Base Salary Range: $60,000- $75,000 per year + Uncapped Commission. Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to talent@convergentep.com

Lead Generation
Sales Outreach
CRM Management
Microsoft Office Suite
Customer Communication
Proposal Preparation
Industry Research
Data Reporting
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Posted 12 days ago
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Director, Procurement

Convergent Energy and PowerAnywhereFull-time
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Compensation$140K - 155K a year

Lead procurement strategies and commercial negotiations for energy storage and solar PV projects, manage supplier relationships, oversee a procurement team, and ensure compliance and market expansion. | 8-12 years purchasing experience in energy industry with expertise in EPC contracts, solar and energy storage equipment, strong negotiation and leadership skills, and a related bachelor's degree. | Remote roles: This is a fully remote role for candidates who are based outside of the New York Metropolitan area. For those located in the area, we encourage you to consider our hybrid work arrangement (1-2 days a week in our NYC office). That said, we value flexibility and if you have a different preference, please do not let that deter you from applying – let’s talk about it! Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States or Canada. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of any employment-based visas at this time. Energy storage is the key to unlocking a future where our world is powered by renewable resources. At Convergent Energy and Power, our mission is to make the electrical grid cleaner, more reliable, and less expensive by leveraging state-of-the-art energy storage and distributed generation technologies. The Director, Procurement is responsible for developing estimating and procurement strategies and leading commercial negotiations for Energy Storage and Storage + Solar PV goods and services in support of Convergent’s development, engineering, construction, and international operations activities. This is a people management role that oversees a category team in the procurement organization. What You’ll Do Procurement Strategy and Contract Negotiation (30%) o Manage the EPC and services category procurement, lead commercial negotiations in support of project and organization objectives. o Work with internal and external counsel to develop and manage equipment supply and vendor agreements to ensure that terms and conditions are in line with market expectations and align with all applicable project agreements. o Manage RFPs to determine best-fit suppliers for construction services based on company objectives. o Analyze bids and qualify suppliers based on quality, cost, and contractual term criteria. Provide recommendations to senior management on supplier strategy. Cross-Functional Collaboration (30%) o Collaborate with pre-construction, engineering, project management, asset management and business development teams to analyze procurement options and to assist in making equipment supply recommendations that best position Convergent’s pipeline of projects. People Management (20%) o Conduct regular one-on-one meetings with direct report(s) and follow Convergent’s performance review cycle, setting clear goals, evaluating outcomes, and addressing performance issues promptly and effectively. o Work with People Operations to handle personnel matters with professionalism, including onboarding, growth, training, hiring, resolving conflicts and making informed recommendations on corrective actions, and staff transitions when necessary. o Foster a positive team culture that embodies Convergent’s values. Post-Execution Contract and Supplier Management (10%) o Facilitate management of contracts post-execution to ensure all obligations are administered and fulfilled on time, on budget, and per project requirements; ensure effective transition and handoff of contract activities to project management team. o Maintain existing relationships with key equipment suppliers, manufacturers, integrators, emerging technology companies, etc., and endeavor to evaluate, establish, and cultivate new relationships with strategic partners. Market Expansion and Compliance (10%) o Develop procurement / supply chain initiatives in new markets and areas of operation in line with compliance, safety, and regulatory requirements, including qualifying and auditing suppliers in collaboration with technical and compliance teams. o Analyze market trends and government/regulatory conditions and assess their impact on future activities to provide strategy recommendations to leadership. o Attend tradeshows to make new relationships with potential vendors. o Continue to build and enhance internal and third-party supported estimating capabilities for all solar and storage projects. o Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline. o 8 - 12 years of purchasing experience in the energy industry (e.g., solar, wind, BESS, traditional generation, etc.) o Relevant experience managing EPC or construction contracts, field experience or direct project management of large energy infrastructure projects is a strong plus. o Proficient in standard estimating, accounting, and construction management software and tools. o Must have a high level of experience with EPC contracts, Supply Purchase Agreements, and accounting practices. o Must be proficient in Solar and Energy storage equipment and suppliers. o Strong negotiation skills are essential. o Strategic procurement and purchasing experience. o Top-tier commercial negotiation skills, financial acumen and an understanding of the legal aspects of procurement. o Comfort with ambiguity, complexity and a willingness to learn. o Superior oral and written communication skills. o Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, and problem-solving skills o Relationship management both internally and externally to ethically drive to corporate success o Maintain a global and enterprise-wide critical thinking outlook to formulate recommendations and reach complex decisions that deliver results. o Risk Management experience. o Established experience managing teams or divisions in procurement, estimating, strategic sourcing, or a related field. o Alignment with Convergent’s mission and values: Continuous Improvement, Diversity Equity and Inclusion, Ethical Governance, Safety, Sustainability, Collaboration, Ownership, Resilience, and a strong interest in the Clean Energy Transition. o 20% travel expected for company events, supplier relations, negotiations, and as needed. We're dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive culture that prioritizes the safety and well-being of all our clean energy professionals. We embrace and learn from our diverse backgrounds, encouraging open dialogue and growth. Through resources like our active Employee Resource Groups, DEI Working Group, and comprehensive training and workshops, we're continuing to build a supportive community that celebrates the convergence of our identities. Our priority is to ensure that every team member feels valued and supported to have a healthy balance between work life and personal life. We believe a full life outside of the office makes for a happier, healthier team. We support that by offering robust benefits such as but not limited to, the following: • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance • Vacation, Sick, and Volunteer days • 401K with an employer safe harbor match • Special Vendor Discounts on programs for: • Identity theft and fraud prevention Base Salary Range: $140,000-155,000; Salary Commensurate with Qualifications and Experience. We encourage people from minority or marginalized groups to apply. If you don’t meet 100% of the above qualifications, but see yourself contributing, please submit an application. Convergent is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, height, weight, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements in the country where we operate. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to talent@convergentep.com

Procurement Strategy
Contract Negotiation
EPC Contracts
Supply Purchase Agreements
Energy Storage Equipment
Solar PV
Team Management
Risk Management
Financial Acumen
Strategic Sourcing
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Posted 3 months ago

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