Senior Project Dev & M&A Lead - Solar/Storage

The Sustainable Partnership; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Sustainable Partnership and a leading global IPP are seeking a senior project developer to lead the end-to-end development and M&A efforts for solar, wind, and BESS across the MISO and PJM markets in the United States.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio from origination to construction, drive feasibility, interconnection, and permitting, and coach junior team members, with travel up to 50% across the US.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of project development experience in utility-scale solar, wind or BESS projects.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to travel within the US up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of a portfolio of utility-scale solar, wind and energy storage projects from origination to construction.
• Oversee the full project lifecycle: site due diligence, land control, environmental/permitting, interconnection, engineering and pre-construction, tax equity financing, energy yield analysis and tax abatement.
• Drive cost estimating and EPC bidding to firm up capex, collaborating with precon and procurement teams.
• Mentor and support junior development managers and associates.
• Lead due diligence on project acquisitions in coordination with the M&A team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Job description

The Sustainable Partnership and a leading global IPP are seeking a senior project developer to lead the end-to-end development and M&A efforts for solar, wind, and BESS across the MISO and PJM markets in the United States.

You will oversee a diverse portfolio from origination to construction, drive feasibility, interconnection, and permitting, and coach junior team members, with travel up to 50% across the US.