Market Lead Project Developer (Sr. Manager-Director), NYISO/ISONE - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as a Sr. Renewables Project Development Portfolio Leader. This fully remote position offers a chance to lead dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects, driving them from inception to execution. With a focus on collaboration, you will manage complex billion-dollar portfolios, ensuring projects meet financial hurdles while mentoring a talented team. This innovative company values your contributions and offers competitive salaries, equity-based bonuses, and a transparent leadership culture. If you're ready for a career-changing experience in a rapidly growing field, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Benefits

Long-term equity-based bonus incentives

Transparent Executive Leadership Team

Qualifications

• Proven track record in utility-scale renewable project development.
• Experience in managing cross-functional teams and complex negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Leads greenfield utility-scale renewable development projects across the US.
• Responsible for project origination, permitting, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Utility-scale renewable energy

Wind energy

Solar PV

Energy storage

Project management

Commercial negotiation

Interconnection process

Job description

This is a remote position.

Sr. Renewables Project Development Portfolio Leader (Sr. Manager to Director level)
Locations: FULLY REMOTE (Anywhere in the USA)

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing that is focused on the development and execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, have accumulated over 8GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase which includes key additions to their Project Development Team.

This is not a "title" driven company or work culture. They are looking for top-tier Sr. Project Development Portfolio Leaders that can lead in collaborative team environments to de-risk and take next-generation renewable energy battery storage projects through the full development lifecycle. These are complex billion-dollar portfolios that require an intimate knowledge of the transmission interconnection and permitting process as it relates to the project development process, showcased by a proven track record of getting projects to NTP/COD. Ability to manage Associate to Manager level Project Developers and large cross-functional teams across multiple projects is PREFERRED.

There are 3 roles that will be split by Power Market Development expertise. MASSIVE GROWTH + COMPLEX BATTERY STORAGE PROJECTS = CAREER CHANGING EXPERIENCES!

Development Markets:

• PJM & MISO
• WECC
• ISO-NE and NYISO

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering long-term EQUITY BASED BONUS INCENTIVES OPPORTUNITIES to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team..and more.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads greenfield utility-scale renewable development projects covering 1-2 ISO/RTO power markets across the US through the creation of development and project de-risking strategies.
• Responsible for bringing greenfield development assets from site origination, permitting, interconnection, and revenue contract, through project NTP.
• Acts as the frontline commercial negotiator for PPAs, interconnection / ISO, and other related agreements.
• Mentors Mid-Sr Development Teams and corresponds with legal counsel on complex negotiations.
• Acquires project sites for utility-scale renewable projects, then brings them through the diligence and de-risking process.
• Works with markets and origination team to identify and quantify opportunities, then owns responsibility for RFP submittal for utility-scale solar renewable projects.
• Ensures all projects/deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles and manages the financing of each new renewables development deal.

General Position Qualifications:

• Utility-scale renewable energy, Wind energy, solar PV, energy storage, and/or battery storage experience working with IPPs / Developers / Owners.
• Proven track record of developing tactical renewable project development tactics and portfolio de-risking strategies.
• Experience taking multiple grid-connected utility-scale renewable energy projects from greenfield site origination through to NTP/COD.
• Solid understanding of how to get projects through the interconnection process from a Developer's point of view.
• Experience working through the following agreement types: Site lease or purchase agreements, Site Plan and Building Permit approvals, Interconnection agreements, Power purchase or tolling agreements, and MIPA / PSA for project disposition / acquisition.
• Well versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewables.
• MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate/land transactions & contracts for projects with Developers / IPPs.
• Solid understanding of the RFP / RFI process as it relates to renewable project development initiatives.
• Any exposure or renewable energy project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS.
• Previous utility-scale renewable energy development experience working in the following roles: Senior Project Development Manager, Project Development Manager, Manager of Project Development, Lead Project Developer, Director of Project Development, Project Manager (Development), Development Manager, Development Director, Energy Storage Project Developer, etc.