Development Manager - Project Development (West)

Vistra Corp.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp. is seeking a Development Manager in Irving, Texas, to oversee power generation projects, including gas turbines and solar energy. The successful candidate will lead project development and ensure execution through all phases, from negotiation to construction.

With a focus on utility-scale projects, this role requires 5+ years of relevant experience, strong organizational skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Join us to drive innovation in the energy sector.

Qualifications

• 5+ years project development experience preferred.
• Broad knowledge of development processes required.
• Proven ability to negotiate and persuade others.

Responsibilities

• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all aspects of project development.
• Support development of regional growth strategies.

Skills

Project development experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree programs and/or certifications

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Job Summary

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies - simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other power development projects in the West and regulated power markets. The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for overseeing all project development activities through a transition to construction including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and overseeing and advancing projects through the interconnection process. Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects. The Development Manager will be responsible for managing schedule and budget and reporting to Vistra management.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.
• Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region and support offtake negotiations.
• Support development of regional growth strategies.
• Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
• Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility‑scale projects on assigned sites

Education, Experience, And Skill Requirements

• 5+ years project development experience. Experience in development in the West and regulated territories is strongly preferred
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the development processes
• Strong written and oral communication; proven ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information
• Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Key Metrics

• Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale power generation projects to successful close
• Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient hand-offs throughout the Development lifecycle

Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Location

Irving, Texas, Texas

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

Disability Accommodations

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [e-mail] to make a request.