VP Power & Data Center Project Development

PROENERGY; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

PROENERGY is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead all development efforts for our full power delivery platform focused on data center campus style development. The role reports to the VP Development, WattBridge, and is based at our Houston, TX site with global project exposure.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power or data center development, proven multi-team leadership, and a track record of advancing projects to financial close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, environmental, business administration or economics preferred.
• At least ten (10) years of work experience at a leading IPP, utility, renewable or data center developer with significant experience in project development.
• Proven record of accomplishment in power or data center development, ending in financial close and commercial operation.
• Proven experience leading and managing multi-functional teams.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and resolve potential project flaws and prioritize critical path tasks.
• Thorough understanding of land easements/leases and title curative requirements.
• Ability to succeed in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial office environment.
• Working knowledge of technical development disciplines, including interconnection, gas transport/supply arrangements, resource assessment, power generation, operations, GIS, etc.
• Track record of successfully working with public officials to obtain development permits, tax abatements, etc.
• Demonstrated technical, economic and commercial evaluation in supporting decision making.
• Must be fluent in English, with strong speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension skills.
• US work authorization is a precondition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Lead development activities of large-scale natural gas power block developments and co-located data center projects with microgrid solutions from feasibility to the start of construction.
• Collaborate effectively with the Development, Origination, EPC, Technical Solutions, Finance and Regulatory teams.
• Engage with staff and third-party consultants to coordinate environmental, permitting, transmission interconnection, land acquisition, and design activities.
• Lead and manage the Project Development team in line with WattBridge’s growing development pipeline.
• Ensure projects progress on schedule and within budget.
• Select, manage, and direct third party consultants and review their work product.
• Supporting and leading bank, investor and off-taker due diligence in an effort to close on lender financing, equity capital, and offtake agreements.
• Building pro formas in cooperation with internal modeling expertise to screen and develop projects to financeable maturity.
• Build and coach a highly functional team of developers, engineers, and project managers to achieve development goals.
• Lender and investor interface on raising capital around the WattBridge platform.
• Developing market CIM / presentation material to support lender, off-taker and investor outreach.
• Represent PROENERGY/WattBridge in industry advocacy groups and conferences.
• Engage with landowners and stakeholders to provide information throughout the development process.
• Evaluate viability of early stage and acquisition projects.
• Obtain local project permits and tax agreements.

Skills

Power generation

Project development

Team leadership

Financial modeling

Interconnection & permitting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

PROENERGY is seeking a Vice President of Development to lead all development efforts for our full power delivery platform focused on data center campus style development. The role reports to the VP Development, WattBridge, and is based at our Houston, TX site with global project exposure.

The ideal candidate has 10+ years in power or data center development, proven multi-team leadership, and a track record of advancing projects to financial close.