Associate Director of Development, BESS

Bradsby Group; Denver (CO); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking an Associate Director of Development to spearhead project initiatives. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in utility scale project development within MISO and PJM, driving strategies to enhance their development pipeline across Central and Eastern US. Responsibilities include managing key relationships, overseeing project budgets and schedules, and mentoring junior team members.

Qualifications

• Utility scale project development experience in MISO and/or PJM.
• 6-10 years of experience in power project development, with a focus on battery storage.
• Proven track record in SPP, PJM, and/or MISO energy project development.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of storage projects from site selection through notice to proceed.
• Manage relationships with local developers, landowners, and regulators.
• Contribute to market strategy and execution plans for the region.

Skills

Project management

Energy project development

Financial modeling

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Job description

Associate Director of Development (SPP, MISO, PJM)


Location: Remote within Mountain or Central time zones
Travel: up to 35%

The Role: This person will be responsible for maturing development of our client's project pipeline in the Central and Eastern US. They will play a key role in the overall strategy, direction, and execution of projects in their region and drive greenfield project development, working closely with the M&A team to diligence and acquire development-stage projects.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the development of storage projects from site selection through notice to proceed, coordinating closely with other teams to ensure all issues are vetted and resolved.
• Work with market analysis, EPC, M&A, finance, and origination teams to identify the most promising locations for battery storage.
• Lead the due diligence of real estate, permitting, and other development-related aspects of potential acquisitions.
• Contribute to the overall market strategy and execution plans for the region.
• Manage relationships with local developers, landowners, permitting authorities, grid operators, regulators, and other relevant stakeholders.
• Manage development budget and schedules and mentor junior development team members.

Qualifications:

• Must have utility scale project development experience in MISO and/or PJM and understand the queues
• 6-10 years of prior work experience in power project development, prior battery storage experience strongly preferred
• Proven track record of success in energy project development in SPP, PJM, and/or MISO
• Solid understanding of project-level financial modeling, and NPV/IRR analysis
• Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus
• Integrity, humility, and respect for others
• Proven ability to manage project schedules, budgets, and controls
• Leadership experience, or the desire to lead, train and mentor other developers

If interested, please apply here and send your resume to Jordyn Maloney at [e-mail]. Qualified applicants will receive a response. Must be living within the U.S. to be considered.