Renewable Energy Project Manager

The Nature Conservancy

. Develop, manage, and implement renewable energy demonstrations, tools, and partnerships across Oregon .

Posted 10/23/2026full-timeBend • Oregon • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $77,000 - $83,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in project management and partnership development within renewable energy, with a strong focus on collaboration with diverse stakeholders, including Tribal governments and community groups. Proficient in managing complex projects from inception to completion while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.

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Project ManagementPartnership DevelopmentRenewable Energy ProcurementTribal CollaborationContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Project PlanningBudget ManagementData AnalysisGIS SoftwareDocumentation SkillsLegal ComplianceRenewable Energy SitingProposal WritingMetrics DevelopmentComplex Project Implementation

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam CollaborationIndependent WorkFacilitation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Project Management SoftwareCommon Workplace Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's LicenseCompletion of Vehicle Use Agreement

Industry Keywords

Oregon Energy PolicyIndigenous Rights RelationsDual Use Solar DevelopmentNatural Resource ManagementClimate Mitigation Programs

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, manage, and implement renewable energy demonstrations, tools, and partnerships across Oregon
Establish project goals and success factors; develop project plans, budgets, metrics, and schedules with stakeholders and team members
Manage multidisciplinary project teams, deliverables, deadlines, milestones, timelines, reporting, and contracts
Facilitate internal program team coordination and project partner meetings; prepare agendas, notes, and action tracking
Develop and manage project budgets, contracts, contractor oversight, financial administration, and legal compliance
Design, implement, and direct complex projects from concept to completion
Communicate project milestones, results, challenges, lessons learned, and key messages to varied audiences
Participate in public and private fundraising strategies, including proposal writing for public grants
Collaborate with Tribal governments and Indigenous partners, state, federal, and local agencies, NGOs, landowners, and community groups
Manage Tribal partner interactions according to TNC’s Indigenous Rights Relations guidance, including Free, Prior, and Informed Consent
Support TNC Western US and Canada Divisional Priorities and North America Region Priorities, potentially across climate, salmon, sagebrush, and climate mitigation programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

BA/BS, or law or business degree, and 5 years’ experience in project management, partnership development, natural resource management, or related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience successfully developing, managing, and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment
Experience communicating technical information to various audiences, both in writing and verbally
Experience collaborating with Tribes, non-profit partners, government agencies, renewable energy developers, and/or community groups
Experience negotiating complex agreements
Ability to work independently in a complex matrix organization environment and collaborate within a cross-functional interdisciplinary team
Ability to use, or quickly learn, project management and common workplace software
Strong documentation and organizational skills
Knowledge of current trends and practices in dual use solar development, agriculture and livestock production, and renewable energy procurement
Knowledge of Oregon energy policy, land use planning framework, renewable energy siting and permitting processes, and utility integrated resource planning
Understanding of the culture and politics of Oregon and the Pacific Northwest
Contract expertise in legal/tribal benefit agreements and Indigenous Data Sovereignty Principles
Experience operating GIS software, analyzing data, and creating maps
Valid driver's license and compliance with TNC’s Auto Safety Program
Completion of a Vehicle Use Agreement, potentially including a motor vehicle record review
Successful completion of The Nature Conservancy's background screening process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health care benefits
Flexible spending accounts
401(k) plan with an 8% employer match
Parental leave
Accrued paid time off
Life insurance
Disability coverage
Employee assistance program
Other life and work well-being benefits
Flexible work environment
Career development opportunities