Having thrived for over 100 years, this company, has undergone a significant transformation and emerged as a global leader in renewable energy supply.
Their extensive portfolio includes wind farms, solar power installations, and battery storage facilities across numerous countries. Green electricity now forms the backbone of their core business, reflecting their commitment to sustainability.
Together, they have achieved remarkable milestones, and their journey towards progress and sustainability continues. their ultimate goal is to achieve climate neutrality by 2040, and we are tirelessly striving to become the best energy company that the world has ever seen.
they are seeking highly skilled and motivated individuals to join our team as Director of Development.
As the SVP, you will play a pivotal role the clients organizational growth and success, focusing on CAISO (California Independent System Operator) and WECC (Western Electricity Coordinating Council) projects.
While they ideally prefer candidates with experience in Wind energy projects, individuals with expertise in Solar or Battery development will also be considered.
Location: This position offers the flexibility to work remotely from anywhere within the the states. However, they view San Diego and San Francisco as ideal locations for this role.
Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage a portfolio of utility-scale Solar, Wind, and Energy Storage projects from initial greenfield stages to COD, ensuring successful project execution.
- Lead and coordinate cross-functional project teams, providing guidance and support throughout the development process.
- Collaborate with the commercial and technical teams to identify project locations and assess the financial attractiveness of potential projects.
- Oversee the entire project lifecycle, engaging internal subject matter experts and external consultants for site due diligence, environmental and permitting processes, interconnection, engineering, pre-construction, energy yield analysis, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
- Optimize project competitiveness through a comprehensive approach, leveraging technical, commercial, and financial strategies.
- Play a central role in the due diligence process for project acquisitions, working closely with the company's M&A team.
- Prepare and present management presentations, facilitating internal approval processes.
- Manage project budgets, objectives, schedules, and deliverables for all assigned development projects.
- Actively contribute to regional strategy development and engage in internal improvement initiatives.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in engineering, business/economics, environmental science, or related fields. An advanced degree is advantageous.
- A minimum of 10 years of work experience in renewable energy infrastructure, including a successful track record in developing energy infrastructure projects in the US.
- Demonstrated excellence in project management, with the ability to oversee complex projects from inception to completion.
- Strong problem-solving abilities, exceptional interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and a strong work ethic.
- Experience in mentoring and developing junior colleagues, fostering a collaborative and growth-oriented work environment.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% for project-related tasks and site visits.
Caught your interest? feel free to reach out to hugh.roke@samuel-knight.com for more information.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $230,000.00 - $280,000.00 per year
Schedule:
Experience:
- renewables management: 8 years (Required)
Work Location: Remote
