The Company
Our client is an innovative green hydrogen plant developer in North America. The company has deep development, technical, renewable energy and industrial process expertise and is able to leverage this knowledge to deliver custom solutions that accelerate the energy transition. Our client oversees all aspects of project execution – from design and development to construction and financing.
The Role
This role is best suited for a self-motivated individual who is passionate about decarbonizing the global energy system. The Senior Director of Development will lead development efforts in North America, creating a robust pipeline of projects to meet company objectives. This role will involve engaging with clients, landowners, government officials, third party service providers, in-house experts and the public.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Continually develop new project opportunities
- Create a strong pipeline of projects to meet company goals
- Enable projects to advance through interconnection, permitting, offtake and renewable power supply agreements, land acquisition and financing
- Create teams to support project development that involve both internal as well as third party stakeholders
- Complete projects on time and on budget
- Develop a level of expertise in specific market segments
- Support with company investment and origination strategies
- Manage project inputs and financial projections
- Continually review and analyze potential risks
- Represent the company in a positive manner
- Manage project timelines, budgets and reporting
Qualifications & Requirements
- Demonstrable experience developing, originating and closing projects that were built and are now operational
- Experience in heavy industry (e.g., refining, chemicals) preferred
- Ability to create and manage successful teams
- Self-driven and highly motivated to succeed
- Experience in the areas pertinent to development (e.g., engineering, markets, regulation)
- Ability to manage multiple items simultaneously while still meeting deadlines
- Strong ethical standards and level of professionalism