Project Development Manager

About this role

Company Profile

At Sand Cherry Associates, we excel in the design and delivery of strategic customer-centric initiatives through digitally-native, data-empowered solutions.  Our client’s confidence in us is centered on exceptionally skilled, high-energy talent working with the support of the full Sand Cherry team.  Finding the right match for this role is a critical aspect of continuing that success.

Overview

The Project Development Manager owns and drives the day-to-day development of assigned projects from early concept through Final Investment Decision (FID) and Notice to Proceed (NTP). This role combines hands-on execution with cross-functional coordination, ensuring projects meet technical, commercial, regulatory, and schedule requirements while producing tangible, decision-ready deliverables. This is a 3–6 month project with potential to move internal as a temp- hire employee for the right candidate. This is a remote role that will require monthly travel (a minimum of 1x/month, possibly more at times) to Houston, TX or Denver, CO. Must be willing to travel monthly. This role will begin as a 1099 contract consultant. All qualified candidates must already live in the United States and be fully authorized to work without requiring visa sponsorship or visa transfer.

Responsibilities

Project Development Leadership

·      Own and actively drive projects from concept through FID/NTP, including building and maintaining detailed development plans, milestone schedules, and deliverable trackers

·      Lead and execute feasibility studies, site screening, and early-stage configuration decisions, producing decision-ready analyses and recommendations

·      Coordinate cross-functional deliverables for internal approvals and external diligence

Grid Strategy & Utility Interface

·      Develop and submit applications and manage study processes end-to-end

·      Coordinate and compile technical inputs (e.g., load assumptions, one-lines, protection...