VP, Development – Utility-Scale Renewables

Jobvite, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited PTO

Health insurance

401k plan with company match

Professional development support

Pre-tax vacation stipend

Job summary

Nova Clean Energy, a renewable energy developer, is seeking a senior development leader to advance our pipeline and bring new utility-scale projects from inception to NTP. You will report to the SVP of Development and lead a team of professionals, shaping a culture of ownership and accountability.

You will guide regulatory engagement, identify prospects, manage budgets and schedules with FP&A, and negotiate with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive experience in project development and project management within renewable energy.
• Mastery of development of at least one utility-scale renewable energy technology.
• Commercial understanding and financial acumen to manage a portfolio.
• Strong understanding of US power markets (MISO/ERCOT/SPP preferred).
• Proven ability to lead negotiations with external stakeholders.
• Experience in managing competing priorities and project schedules.
• Willingness to travel domestically.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Location-based preference: Chicago, IL; Austin, TX; or Denver, CO offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide internal expertise on regulatory and policy dynamics and inform investment decisions.
• Identify development prospects and advance project development activities, including leading a team.
• Mentor and hire new team members to cultivate a high-functioning unit.
• Collaborate with FP&A to report on budgets, schedules, and financial metrics.
• Lead complex negotiations with external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance to ensure accurate project and market data.
• Address process gaps to grow the team and portfolio.

Skills

Leadership

Project development

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Travel ability

Renewable energy domain knowledge

Mentorship & people management

Job description

Nova Clean Energy, a renewable energy developer, is seeking a senior development leader to advance our pipeline and bring new utility-scale projects from inception to NTP. You will report to the SVP of Development and lead a team of professionals, shaping a culture of ownership and accountability.

You will guide regulatory engagement, identify prospects, manage budgets and schedules with FP&A, and negotiate with external stakeholders.