The Director of Development will manage the expansion of large-scale renewable projects. They should be knowledgeable about solar and energy storage projects and be able to develop a project from origination to commissioning. The Director will need to collaborate with other teams and have effective communication skills.

The Company

Our client is a leader in renewable energy projects and is one of the largest solar developers in the United States. They are focused on innovation and emphasize their commitment to building a renewable energy future. They are looking for high-caliber professionals who are ready to jump into projects that provide renewable energy solutions at scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead projects through various phases such as permitting, design, contracting, financing and construction.
• Conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions and risks, and outline priorities for each project.
• Identify, contract with and collaborate with co-development partners to grow the overall development pipeline.
• Oversee project pro-forma models.
• Support the negotiation of critical project agreements.
• Lead projects through financing due-diligence efforts.
• Collaborate with the internal team and external consultants to evaluate the project site, design, technology options and procurement strategies.
• Administer service agreements with development partners and manage relationships with various consultants.
• Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management.
• Provide leadership and direction to cross-functional project teams.
• Identify new market and greenfield opportunities across the US.

Qualifications

• A Bachelors degree in related field.
• 10+ years of development project management experience.
• At least five years of experience in the renewable energy industry.
• Experience with project real estate rights, land contracting, title resolutions and ALTA surveys.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules and market trends that impact the project development in different markets.
• Familiarity with project grid interconnection elements, interconnection studies and interconnection agreements.
• Proficiency with managing a project budget and schedule.
• Exhibited experience working within legal agreements and contracts.
• Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.
• A proven ability to lead diverse project teams in multiple regions.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills are essential.
• Experience and expertise with MS Office, MS Project and PowerPoint.