Senior Manager, Development - BESS - WECC

Senior Manager, Project Development, WECC
Western United States

Our client is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. Their mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. The company is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to structure deals that meet customer needs, with an established portfolio of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and operation across North America.

We seek a Senior Manager of Project Development to develop stand-alone utility-scale energy storage and renewable hybrid projects from market assessment to site development and through financial close throughout the WECC market. This is a high-visibility role in an organization with an established portfolio. The successful candidate will be immediately assigned a portfolio of projects to manage while contributing to regional expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project development activities from inception to financial close by coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts to meet project objectives
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders, including landowners, permitting authorities, and utilities
• Lead recurring project reporting, including status tracking, risk identification and mitigation, and financial performance to the Director and executives
• Source consultants and lead negotiation of scopes of work for development studies and activities
• Support the Commercial team in project marketing and solicitation, i.e., RFP response
• Contribute to development and project acquisition due diligence
• Monitor regulatory and policy changes and incorporate them into project development strategy
• Other duties as assigned or required

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or similar; graduate degree (MBA) a strong plus
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience with demonstrated project success in utility-scale renewable energy project development
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple large teams on concurrent projects
• Demonstrated ability to accurately assess, quantify, and resolve project and contractual risk
• Knowledge of and experience in WECC, including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects
• Experience in MS Office (Teams, Project, PowerPoint, Excel)

Compensation and Location:

• Salary: Base salary commensurate with experience
• Bonus: Annual bonus based on individual performance and overall business success
• Benefits: Competitive benefits package including health/dental/vision, 401k matching, generous PTO, paid parental leave, and additional health and wellness benefits
• Location: Remote (USA). Must be authorized to work in the United States