Manager, Business and Asset Development

Liberty Utilities; Litchfield Park (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

LU Service Corp. in Litchfield Park, AZ, is seeking a Manager of Business and Asset Development to lead the Development team within Engineering.

You will oversee development proposals from identification to asset installation and customer connections, and you will negotiate development agreements and manage related performance objectives. The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning, and collaboration with city leaders, regulators, architects, and engineers to drive Arizona and Texas

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent is required.
• 10+ years in business and project development.
• 3+ years at manager or equivalent level preferred.
• Utility Industry economic development experience beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Directs the preparation, negotiations, implementation and monitoring of comprehensive development/redevelopment agreements throughout Arizona and Texas.
• Collaborates with Economic Development Directors on growth opportunities forecasting 1–5 years ahead.
• Manages Liberty’s CCN expansions where service area needs to grow.
• Represents Liberty with outside agencies and professional organizations on development matters.
• Leads presentations to public and professional groups on planning and development issues.

Education

Bachelor degree or equivalent

10+ years in business and project development

3+ years at manager or equivalent level preferred

Utility Industry economic development experience beneficial

Job description

Manager, Business and Asset Development

LU Service Corp.

Litchfield Park, AZ, US, 85340

Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (AQN), parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility. AQN is committed to providing safe, reliable, and cost-effective energy and water solutions through our portfolio of utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada.

At Algonquin, our vision is to be the most trusted utility service provider in North America - a premium regulated utility, known for our customer focus, commitment to sustainability, and strong community partnerships. Our employees are at the heart of that vision. We believe that when people are empowered to learn, grow, and contribute their ideas, we can achieve remarkable results together.

We are building a culture that values integrity, inclusivity, and innovation. By joining Algonquin, you'll be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and water, while creating long-term value for our customers, communities, employees, and shareholders.

Purpose

This position plans, organizes and manages the activities of the Development team within the Engineering Department. Develops and implements guidelines relating to the various technical and administrative aspects of reviewing and processing development proposals taking these from developer/development identification to installed assets and new customers to Liberty’s utilities., oversees and participates in writing and negotiating development agreements. Manages administrative and operational matters, including performance, workload and strategic planning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Accountabilities

• Directs the preparation, negotiations, implementation and monitory of comprehensive development/redevelopment agreements throughout Arizona and Texas.
• Works closely with immediate and neighboring cities Economic Development Directors on potential growth opportunities forecasting within 1-5 year timeframe.
• Manages Liberty’s Certificate of Convenience & Necessity (CCN) where expansion of our existing area is needed for development.
• Working directly with Customers, State Service Commission Staff, Executives, Facility Staff, Builders/Developers, Contractors, Architects, and Engineers to assess opportunities and develop comprehensive proposals to include additional company program offerings.
• Identify areas within our current service area that may be future targets for redevelopment and build relationships with the stakeholders prior to redevelopment.
• Representing the company in targeted local, regional and/or with professional organizations; including trade and business shows.
• Represents Liberty with various outside agencies such as the Arizona Corporation Commission, and organizations on community development concerns.
• Serves as a representative of Liberty in regional and state boards, committees and associations.
• Make presentations to public and professional groups on planning and development issues.
• Provides relevant materials as needed for rate cases, including testifying where needed.
• Communicates and presents reports and agreements.
• Work closely with System Engineering on updating hydraulic modeling and forecasting committed growth timeline as well as potential growth opportunities needed to make decisions on asset expansions to serve such growth.
• Work closely with Finance & Accounting on developing and presenting opportunities and how they could impact rates & financial health.
• Directs and reviews SOX key control revenue process which includes monthly sign offs and communication with external and internal auditors.
• Participates in company long-range planning efforts as related to development services.
• Supervises and directs activities of team by assigning and monitoring work activities, providing technical assistance and direction of staff, reviewing reports and other documents, preparing performance reviews and resolving internal concerns.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor degree or equivalent
• 10+ years in business and project development
• 3+ years at manager or equivalanet level preferred
• Utility Industry economic develpment experience beneficial

Our purpose is sustaining energy and water for life, and it is demonstrated in everything we do as a business and as an employee team.

As the successful candidate

Our Mission

We provide safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable energy and water solutions. Our mission is how we create value as an organization—it is what drives us every day to fulfill our purpose.

Our Vision

We better the lives of our customers and communities. Our vision is what we see as possible. It's where we aspire to be, what we want to achieve and how we'll make animpact. It guides and keeps us on the right path as we work towards fulfilling our purposes.

• Customer Centric
• Integrity
• Teamwork
• Outcome focused
• Continuous learning

What we offer

Collaborative environment with a genuine flexible working policy

401k Plan with matching

Share purchase/match plan

Leadership Development Program

Volunteer paid days off

Employee Assistance Program

Achievement fund

Free parking

Variety of Health & Wellness programs

Discount and Perks program

We are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.

Full participation of all employees in a safe, healthy and respectful environment is key to individual and company success. We are committed to fully utilizing the abilities of all our employees and expect each of our employees to honour this commitment in their daily responsibilities.