Development Manager - Project Development (West)

TXU Retail Services Company; United States; On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

TXU Retail Services Company is seeking a Development Manager for power generation projects in Irving, Texas. This role involves overseeing all project development activities, securing necessary approvals, and managing budget and profitability for utility-scale projects.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in project development, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. Join our team to drive success in power generation initiatives!

Qualifications

• 5+ years project development experience.
• Strong written and oral communication abilities.
• Ability to manage confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all project development activities transition to construction.
• Support real estate negotiations and permitting approvals.
• Manage budget and profitability of utility-scale projects.

Skills

Project development experience

Negotiation skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College degree programs

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, 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.

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.

Location

Irving, Texas, Texas.

EEO 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. 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.