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Director of Development

Operations Solutions Analyst

Interested in joining our team? Please email your resume to ehiggins@topsearchrecruiting.com and include the position you’re applying for with TurningPoint Energy in the subject line.

Illinois Director of Development

 

Director of Development

 

Position Description:

The TurningPoint Energy Director of Development is responsible for leading and managing the development of community solar and battery energy storage (BESS) facilities in existing and emerging markets across the U.S., with a particular focus on Illinois. The ideal candidate will be adept at cultivating relationships with project stakeholders and local permitting authorities while working closely with TPE’s internal team to execute the project plan.

 

Job Location:

This is a remote position with a preference for qualified candidates based in the Midwest U.S. The successful candidate will be willing to travel to their assigned market/project locations as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Be accountable for all aspects of the project development process from site origination through Notice to Proceed for projects under management.
  • Manage all aspects of project-specific community engagement plans, including outreach and engagement of neighbors, stakeholders, and decision makers.
  • Develop project plans and lead internal team members and external subconsultants on delivery and implementation.
  • Create, track, and manage project development schedules and budgets.
  • Research and understand applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations that could affect the successful development of a project.
  • Coordinate and attend meetings with stakeholders, permitting staff, and approval agencies.
  • Identify and administer creative solutions when faced with project-specific issues.
  • Work closely with the Company’s management, business development, real estate, engineering, and project finance teams throughout the project development processes, taking the lead and/or assisting in an advisory or collaborative role where necessary.
  • Support the project finance and sale process by responding to diligence inquiries and interfacing with investors.
  • Maintain regular communication and accurate reporting with immediate supervisor(s) and the broader team through the Company’s adopted project management tools.
  • Complete as assigned development-related administrative, organizational, and communication tasks.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree.
  • 4 – 6 years’ experience in project development/project management in solar energy, BESS and/or commercial real estate.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to quickly pivot with shifting business needs and priorities.
  • Clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communicator.
  • Ability to define scope of work, and structure work plans to meet project schedules and needs.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Results-oriented self-starter who excels in a remote work setting.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 5 – 10 years of experience in project development/project management.
  • Experience developing projects in Illinois, especially the greater Chicago area.
  • Experience developing projects in urban infill settings.
  • At least one (1) year experience using Smartsheet, Teams, and SharePoint.

 

Best In Industry Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Uncapped performance-based bonus opportunity.
  • Premium benefits package offering comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Robust financial protection benefits options including life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
  • Healthcare support programs, including Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Employee wellbeing resources, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
  • Caregiver support and adoption assistance programs to support employees through every stage of life.
  • Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
  • Flexible, self-managed paid time off policy that promotes work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions

 

Interested in joining our team? Please email your resume to ehiggins@topsearchrecruiting.com and include the position you’re applying for with TurningPoint Energy in the subject line.

 

Illinois Director of Development

 

Operations Solutions Analyst

 

Position Description:

TurningPoint Energy is seeking a highly skilled Operations Solutions Analyst to design, build, and implement advanced AI, automation, and work-management solutions across the organization. This is a hands-on, technical role responsible for leading the full life cycle of solution delivery – including discovery, architecture, development, deployment, and user enablement.

The Operations Solutions Analyst will be primarily responsible for hands-on technical solution building where you will work with various teams to identify key opportunities for AI, automation, portfolio management and project management software and solutions. You will be responsible for coordinating across various functional groups to better understand needs of the organization and lead the design and implementation of scalable, automated Smartsheet solutions that improve operational efficiency, reporting accuracy, and visibility across teams. This includes translating business requirements into sophisticated workflows, automation rules, dashboards, and advanced platform configurations that support both day‑to‑day operations and executive-level insights. This role requires strong leadership, excellent communication skills, a high degree of autonomy and self-directedness, and the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams. You’ll be a key player in transforming our internal operations through innovative technology.

 

Job Location:

This is a remote position that requires qualified candidates be based in the U.S. The successful candidate will be willing to travel infrequently as needed.

 

Responsibilities:

  • Manage a portfolio of complex initiatives that span one or multiple business segments and technical platforms.
  • Partner with business stakeholders to identify high-impact AI, automation, portfolio and project management opportunities.
  • Drive end-to-end solution delivery: discovery, business requirements, technical design, development, testing, deployment, training, and technical documentation.
  • Design, build, and optimize advanced Smartsheet solutions, including automated workflows, reporting systems, dashboards, formulas, and control center configurations.
  • Smartsheet administration, maintenance, complex solution implementation, and optimization,
  • Strong communication skills, able to communicate complex concepts in a clear, approachable manner to technical and non-technical teams.
  • Be a key contributor to solution architecture design for Smartsheet and Copilot deployments, including governance, security, data protection, scalability, and optimization.
  • Advocate for responsible, ethical, and compliant AI usage within the company.
  • Maintain regular communication and accurate reporting with immediate supervisor(s) and the broader team.
  • Complete as assigned operations-related administrative, organizational, and communication tasks.

 

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent in Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related field.
  • 5+ years experience in implementing and building AI & Automation workflow solutions.
  • 3+ years experience with Microsoft Power Platform.
  • 2+ years experience with Smartsheet Advanced Work Management implementing complex solutions.
  • 2+ years experience with Smartsheet Control Center, Dynamic View, Data Mesh, DataTable, and Data Shuttle.
  • Deep knowledge of Microsoft Copilot Studio and AI driven automation tools.
    Experience with scripting, automation, and integration (PowerShell, Python, JavaScript, JSON).
  • Experience with data governance and security best practices.
  • Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills.
  • Demonstrated flexibility to quickly pivot with shifting business needs and priorities.
  • Clear, effective, and professional verbal and written communicator.
  • Desire to work in a fast-paced, challenging, entrepreneurial environment.
    Results-oriented self-starter who excels in a remote work setting.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced technical expertise in M365 ecosystem and AI Agentic capabilities.
  • Expertise with Dataverse and Power Automate.
  • Familiarity with enterprise deployment strategies.
  • Smartsheet complex solution implementation expertise and certification.
  • Excellent project management skills.
  • 4+ years experience in renewable energy development.
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills.

 

Best In Industry Compensation:

  • Competitive base salary.
  • Uncapped performance-based bonus opportunity.
  • Premium benefits package offering comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans.
  • Robust financial protection benefits options including life, AD&D, disability, critical illness, and accident coverage.
  • Healthcare support programs, including Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
  • Employee wellbeing resources, mental health support, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP) access.
  • Caregiver support and adoption assistance programs to support employees through every stage of life.
  • Ongoing training, professional development, and career growth opportunities.
  • Flexible, self-managed paid time off policy that promotes work-life balance.
  • 401(k) plan with employer contributions.

 

Interested in joining our team? Please email your resume to ehiggins@topsearchrecruiting.com and include the position you’re applying for with TurningPoint Energy in the subject line.