Project Developer

Vistra Corp; United States; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Corp is seeking a Development Manager to lead power generation project development across multiple technologies, including simple/combined cycle gas turbines, utility-scale solar, and energy storage, within the MISO/PJM/NYISO/ISO-NE markets.

The role oversees all development activities from concept to construction, coordinating land use, permitting, interconnection, and stakeholder engagement to ensure successful project delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years relevant experience in development, strategy, contracts, and project management.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Experience in Midwest or Northeast development is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including permitting and land acquisition.
• Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships.
• Work with internal/external resources on project transactions.
• Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites.

Skills

5+ years relevant experience

Strong communication

Project management

Budgeting

Advanced Microsoft Office

Confidential information handling

Education

BA/BS/MS/MBA in engineering, environmental or business

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and

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 MISO/PJM/NYISO and ISONE 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.
• 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 relevant experience (development and strategy, understanding contracts, project management) Experience in development in the Midwest or Northeast territories is strongly preferred
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the Development processes
• Strong written and oral communication; 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; BA/BS/MS/MBA in engineering, environmental or business disciplines

Key Metrics

• Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close
• Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle

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Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas
Texas

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