Sr. Renewables Project Development Team Leader (Sr. Manager - Director level) - REMOTE

ThinkBAC Consulting; Arlington (VA); Remote; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering renewable energy firm as a Sr. Renewables Project Development Team Leader, where you'll spearhead the development of groundbreaking utility-scale energy storage projects. This is an exciting opportunity to lead complex billion-dollar portfolios and manage cross-functional teams while driving innovative solutions for renewable infrastructure. The role requires a deep understanding of the project lifecycle, from site origination to NTP/COD, and offers a collaborative environment with a transparent leadership team. If you're passionate about renewable energy and have a proven leadership track record, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Open PTO policy

Flexible work hours

Health benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in utility-scale renewable energy and project management leadership.
• Proven track record in developing project de-risking strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead greenfield utility-scale renewable development projects.
• Negotiate agreements and manage project financing.

Skills

Utility-scale renewable energy

Project Management Leadership

Team Management

Negotiation Skills

Real estate/land transactions

RFP/RFI process

Job description

Sr. Renewables Project Development Team Leader (Sr. Manager to Director level)
Locations: FULLY REMOTE - East Coast / Southeast Region STRONGLY PREFERRED

This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture and IPP with strong private equity backing focused on the development/execution of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, having accumulated over 9GW+ of projects in a relatively short period and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase.

The Sr. Renewables Development Manager will 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. This role will manage at least 2 Project Development Managers in the SOUTHEAST REGION of the USA and large cross-functional teams across multiple projects. MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flex work hours, health benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Lead greenfield utility-scale renewable development projects through the creation of development and project de-risking strategies.
2. Responsible for bringing greenfield development assets from site origination, permitting, interconnection, and revenue contract, through project NTP.
3. Acts as the frontline commercial negotiator for PPAs, interconnection / ISO, and other related agreements.
4. Acquires project sites for utility-scale renewable projects and brings them through the diligence and de-risking process.
5. Works with markets and the origination team to identify and quantify opportunities, then owns responsibility for RFP submittal for utility-scale solar renewable projects.
6. Ensures all projects/deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles and manages the financing of each new renewables development deal.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Utility-scale renewable energy, wind energy, solar PV, energy storage, and/or battery storage experience working with IPPs/Developers/Owners.
2. Team Management (direct reports) and Project Management Leadership experience.
3. Proven track record of developing tactical renewable project development tactics and portfolio de-risking strategies.
4. Experience taking multiple grid-connected utility-scale renewable energy projects from greenfield site origination through to NTP/COD.
5. 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.
6. Well-versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewables.
7. MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate/land transactions & contracts for projects with Developers/IPPs.
8. Solid understanding of the RFP/RFI process as it relates to renewable project development initiatives.
9. Any exposure or renewable energy project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS.
10. Previous utility-scale renewable energy development experience working in the following roles: Sr. Project Development Manager, Senior Manager of Project Development, Sr. Project Manager (Development), Development Director, VP of Project Development, Director of Project Development, Sr. Renewables Developer, Lead Project Developer, etc.