Solar & Storage - Regional Project Development Lead - Remote

Texas, Texas Permanent USD150,000 - USD180,000 per year Hybrid working View Job Description
The Solar & Storage - Regional Project Development Lead - Remote will lead project development of utility-scale Solar & BESS projects across MISO & SPP.This is an exciting opportunity to work directly with a well-capitalized, experienced, and high functioning IPP.
  • Project development lead for a nationally leading IPP.
  • Leading a large utility-scale renewable portfolio across WECC.

About Our Client

My client are one of the leading Independent Power Producers in N. America, with GWs of Renewable Assets in Operation, GWs of projects under Construction, and GWs of projects in their Development Pipeline - Onshore Wind, Solar, Solar+, Hydrogen, Transmission, Long Duration Storage, etc etc.

Job Description

The Solar & Storage - Regional Project Development Lead - Remote will:

  • Lead hands-on project lead and mentor to more junior developers.
  • Personally develop a pipeline of utility scale solar, energy storage and other renewable energy technologies in the Central market.
  • Lead a growing team of project developers.
  • Lead and manage interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, legal and interconnection through construction commencement.
  • Support Central region M&A diligence and development efforts.
  • Lead project strategy throughout the entire development process to achieve project & corporate goals.
  • Ensure completion of any post-closing covenants or development activities performed by the project Seller.
  • Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
  • Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
  • Facilitate project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, and presenting at permit hearings as needed.
  • Coordinate closely with the cross-functional teams across the company.



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 right candidate will have :

  • At 5+ years of utility-scale project development experience in renewable energy development - Ideally taking at least one project from early-mid stage development through to COD.
  • Undergraduate degree, preferably in renewable energy, finance, engineering, project/construction management or equivalent.
  • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
  • Strong knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, contracting.
  • Extensive knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including public speaking and/or platform skills for executive management presentations.



What's on Offer

For the right Solar & Storage - Regional Project Development Lead - Remote there will be:

Far above market annual compensation plan.

Base salary depending on experience.

Annual bonus 20%-25%

Annual project milestone incentive program.

Great benefits

100% remote

Ideally based in Chicago, Minnesota, Texas, etc. or other "centrally" located cities/states.

Contact
Russell Sparkes
Quote job ref
JN-072024-6496845

Job summary

Sector
Renewable Energy
Sub Sector
Development Manager
Industry
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Texas
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Russell Sparkes
Job Reference
JN-072024-6496845
Job Nature
Hybrid working