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Nova Clean Energy

Senior Project Manager - Development

Join Nova Clean Energy in Austin, Texas as a Senior Project Manager. Lead utility-scale renewable projects through development phases, managing schedules, budgets, and technical details. Benefit from unlimited PTO, comprehensive insurance, and 401k match in a collaborative, inclusive environment.

Nova Clean Energy

Company Overview

Nova Clean Energy, a portfolio company majority-owned by Bluestar Energy Capital

Austin, TX, United States

2022

Approximately 30 employees (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). No public revenue figures available as it is a private company.

What They Do

Nova Clean Energy operates as a U.S.-focused renewable energy development platform, primarily concentrating on utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects. The company employs various development strategies, including greenfield origination and selective mergers and acquisitions, aiming to deliver 10 gigawatts of renewable power by 2030 (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). Their business model encompasses develop/own/operate, develop/sell, and develop/build/transfer to utility partners, ensuring a comprehensive approach to project execution. Nova Clean Energy's products and services focus on originating, developing, and constructing large-scale grid-connected projects tailored to the evolving U.S. energy markets (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). The company targets utility, industrial, and petrochemical customers in high-demand regions, particularly across MISO, WECC, and ERCOT markets, with a strategic pipeline designed to optimize power generation profiles that integrate both wind and solar technologies (source: novacleanenergyllc.com).

Projects & Track Record

Since its inception in 2022, Nova Clean Energy has focused on mid-to-late-stage development assets, with no completed operational projects documented. However, the company successfully acquired the HyFuels portfolio on April 16, 2024, from BNB Renewable Energy, which includes a 1+ gigawatt complex located on the Texas Gulf Coast in Calhoun and Victoria counties. This portfolio comprises two wind projects, two solar projects, and an adjacent green ammonia development, all of which were originated by BNB in late 2020 (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). The ongoing major projects include advancing the HyFuels portfolio under a long-term development services agreement with BNB, alongside a rapidly growing greenfield pipeline of wind, solar, and storage projects across various U.S. markets (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). Key partnerships with BNB Renewable Energy for HyFuels delivery and support from local stakeholders, including county commissioners and economic development corporations, further enhance the project's viability (source: novacleanenergyllc.com).

Recent Developments

In the past two years, Nova Clean Energy has made significant strides, including the April 16, 2024, closing of the 1+ gigawatt HyFuels wind, solar, and green ammonia portfolio acquisition from BNB Renewables. This acquisition was preceded by a partnership established in mid-2023 to advance permitting and equipment for the projects (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). Additionally, on June 27, 2023, the company executed key contracts for 1 gigawatt of new wind power in Texas, showcasing its commitment to portfolio growth and expansion in the renewable energy sector (source: businesswire.com). The appointment of Ben Pratt as CEO in 2023, who brings over 25 years of experience from Ørsted and other firms, further strengthens the leadership team as they navigate the evolving energy landscape (source: businesswire.com).

Working There

Nova Clean Energy employs a diverse team of professionals across various roles, including development, project delivery, finance, operations, and GIS. The current team consists of approximately 30 individuals, featuring key personnel such as CEO Declan Flanagan, President & COO Neil O'Donovan, and Senior VP of Project Commercialization Jenn Goodwillie, among others (source: novacleanenergyllc.com). The company is actively hiring for positions like Project Developer at its Austin office, indicating a commitment to expanding its workforce to support clean energy projects (source: s2ginvestments.com). Nova Clean Energy fosters a collaborative culture among its experienced energy professionals, emphasizing a patient, long-term view and early community engagement, which is crucial for the success of local projects (source: novacleanenergyllc.com).


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Job Description

Nova Clean Energy is a renewable energy company focused on developing and constructing utility-scale projects across the United States. We have the patience, creativity, and capital to take a long-term view of the evolution of US energy markets. We are investing in the large-scale projects needed to advance the energy transition.

About the Role

As greenfield projects mature, the Senior Project Manager will play a critical role in managing the forward progression of projects alongside our Development team. This includes advising on allocating resources, maintaining schedules, expense tracking, and serving as the project technical expert.

  • Responsible for technical and strategic support of utility-scale projects from early-stage through divestment
  • Build-out of project plans, Gnatt charts, and other supporting materials for development projects
  • Utilize critical thinking and problem-solving skills required to reach conclusions from testing results, data collation, and identify the most effective solutions to accomplish objectives of assigned projects.
  • Facilitate feasibility analyses, engineering and site design, project legal review, procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnect activities, and financial negotiations
  • Leverage SMEs to provide technical expertise on critical project issues
  • Effectively disseminate key project details and status updates to all levels
  • Monitor costs and effectively manage project timelines to deliver financially sound projects
  • Maintain a compliant and accurate database of project reports, contracts, and leases in their respective software
  • Develop strong partnerships with internal departments, contractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders
  • Contribute to a collaborative environment by establishing effective and supportive relationships with colleagues
  • Maintain Nova's high standards of safety for all parties, resulting in zero lost time
  • Perform other job-related duties as assigned

About You

You are extremely execution-focused and thrive in a highly collaborative environment. You have proven experience managing projects through a variety of development phases.

  • 7+ years of progressive project management experience in utility-scale renewable energy projects
  • Track record of developing or managing projects through key milestones
  • Technical understanding of wind, solar, BESS, and transmission systems
  • Supported RFP assembly and response
  • Ability to build relationships and disseminate key project details to multiple internal and external stakeholders across cross-functional teams to ensure successful projects
  • Proven multi-tasker, with the ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities in parallel, and delegate to internal and external resources
  • Experience building complex project schedules in PM software (Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project, etc.) a plus
  • Commitment to mentor junior staff
  • Willingness to travel up to 25%

A diverse and inclusive team is critical to innovation. Please get in touch even if you don't match these qualifications 100%.

Benefits

  • Unlimited PTO policy and encouragement to take PTO with a pre-tax vacation stipend
  • Comprehensive medical, vision, dental insurance policies including HSA & FSA accounts
  • 401k with company match
  • Generous professional development and/or degree program reimbursement policies
  • Paid parental leave for all new parents

Nova Clean Energy is Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

Nova Clean Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or other information concerning potential candidates from any third-party recruiting firms or employment agencies. If you would like to provide your information for consideration on future searches where we engage external support, please reach out to [email protected] so our talent acquisition team can reach out when necessary.

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About the role

March 18, 2026

Full time

Company

March 18, 2026

On-site

Solar Energy , Wind Energy , Energy Storage

Nova Clean Energy

novacleanenergyllc.com

  •  Austin, Texas, United States

7+ years of project management experience

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