Solar, Storage, HV - Project Delivery Director - Remote

California, California Permanent USD165,000 - USD200,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Solar, Storage, HV - Project Delivery Director - Remote, is responsible for the delivery a large utility-scale complex 4+GW Solar, Storage, & HV project in the Western US.Working Cross-Departmentally, whilst leading the project team to deliver the project on-time, safely, and on/under budget.
  • Work on one of the largest PV+Storage projects in the US (over 4GW)
  • Very well financed, Owner/Operator, with strong teams across the departments.

About Our Client

A very well established, well financed, well structured Owner/Operator in the Renewable Energy industry. Forward thinking company with a strong portfolio of operating assets, as well as under construction, and in various development stages.

Job Description

The Solar, Storage, HV - Project Delivery Director - Remote will have the below responsibilities:

  • Lead all project planning and implementation activities including budgeting, scheduling, contracting of major construction and equipment supply
  • Develop project plan, staffing, scheduling, and budgeting for each phase of project execution, including late stage permitting, land control, interconnection, financing, procurement, engineering and construction.
  • Present deep-dive reviews to management team on all business areas.
  • Manage changes with agility and adapt to rapidly evolving industry.
  • Assess the key project risks and opportunities with the goal to limit company's exposure while maintaining progress.
  • Manage day to day project activities to ensure progress as planned.
  • Regular updates of budget and capital needs forecast.
  • Coordinates weekly internal meetings with extended project team.
  • Lead negotiations and contracting of the balance of plant construction contracts.
  • Establish contract compliance tracker for all major agreements.
  • Administer key project contracts including the balance of plant, high voltage, owner supply equipment, offtake and interconnection agreements.
  • Lead claims negotiation under construction and owner furnish equipment contracts.



Demonstrate competency with ability or ambition to develop proficiency/expertise in following areas:
1. Engineering and Construction - includes but not limited to:

  • Key technical principles that impact the design and operation of a wind, solar, or battery storage power plant.
  • Key risks of construction phase including scope, budget, and schedule.
  • Most impactful development drivers that have impact on construction, financing, and operations.



2. Project Finance - includes but not limited to:

  • Managing capital budgets, cash flows, and accounting to effectively communicate financial risks to leadership team.
  • Understanding key concepts and risks associated of raising construction debt and tax equity (covenants, timelines, funding dates, term conversation).
  • Managing relationship with investors Independent Engineer from Financial Close through to COD.



3. Commercial Agreements - includes but not limited to:

  • Preparing tenders for wind, solar, and BESS EPC agreements.
  • Negotiating commercial terms and managing commercial relationships with EPC contractors.
  • Understanding key Terms and Conditions of all land, interconnection, off-take, permitting contracts to evaluate priorities and direct team on how to de-risk project.



MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have:

  • A minimum of 7 years experience in Project Management or PM related roles. Must have at least 5 years of utility-scale renewable project delivery experience (preferably Solar &/Or Storage).
  • Must have worked at either an IPP or EPC, helping take projects from late stage development, through construction, and handing over to Operations.
  • Must have strong experience in Engineering & Construction, Commercial Agreements, and some experience/exposure to Project Finance.
  • The ability to self-motivate, driven, willing to figure things out.
  • Manage multiple tasks across a project.

What's on Offer

Doe the right Solar, Storage, HV - Project Delivery Director - Remote there will be:

  • Base Salary up to and possibly exceeding $215k.
  • Bonus up to 35% (depending on experience).
  • Great benefits package.
  • Ideally located in a major city in Pacific, Mountain, or Central time zones - California, Colorado, Arizona, Texas, Illinois, Minnesota, etc.
Contact
Russell Sparkes
Quote job ref
JN-012025-6640894

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Project Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
California
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Russell Sparkes
Job Reference
JN-012025-6640894
Job Nature
Hybrid working