Senior Development Manager

Description

• Support the Finance and Legal departments during interaction with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.) to ensure transaction terms are favorable
• Support pipeline commercialization by serving as the subject matter expert on a project's development fundamentals, participating in discussions with potential project sponsors, and the management of involved regional project development team efforts
• Coordinate with leadership and the People and Culture Team regarding team management issues, as necessary
• Collaborate with engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications and studies
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders as required to facilitate decision approval at appropriate milestones
• Negotiate key project agreements such as Road Use Agreements, Conditional Use Permits and Tax Abatements
• Support pipeline growth through acquisition via opportunity prospecting and due diligence of developer and project (and the management of involved regional project development team efforts)
• At the discretion of leadership, serve as the reporting manager for one or two direct reports
• Maintain existing landowner communications with project update phone calls and letters, newsletters, project update meetings, and presentations
• Participate in regular development partnership meetings
• Coordinate real estate due diligence, review seller-provided materials, and provide risk assessment for acquisition opportunities.
• In coordination with the real estate managers, execute, manage, and support land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners, initiating contact, and negotiating land agreements, including but not limited to energy leases, purchase and sale contracts, collection and transmission line easements, access road easements, and right of way easements
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams across business development, engineering, wind resource, construction, sales, service, legal, finance, and various subject matter experts
• Facilitate contracting for pre-construction activities such as preliminary geotechnical engineering, preliminary engineering.
• Support Business Development in accomplishing milestones for attractive growth opportunities like development investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and eventual project sales
• Manage consultants - for example, environmental, engineering, aviation, and biological consultants on projects - including engagement, contracting, scope management, invoice review and approval, and discontinuation of efforts
• Prospect investment opportunities and provide valuable support to the diligence process for acquisition opportunities, including evaluating developer capabilities and project level risks
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining development budget and schedule and anticipating upcoming major decisions
• Inform and collaborate with cross-functional teams on a regular basis
• Oversee and coordinate discussions and negotiations with external parties, such as contractors, community members, permit agencies, utilities, and other involved individuals, ensuring proper handling of local, state, and federal permitting processes
• Has an extensive network of relationships among key stakeholders in the market / industry
• Lead and facilitate all reporting through consistent project information tracking via internal tracking systems and reports
• Facilitate internal approval process, including providing subject matter expertise and major decision recommendations
• Execute regional, department, and company-wide strategy with respect to regional project development

Requirements

• Comfortable managing several tasks and prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced work environment
• Strategic and creative problem-solver who is interested in assessing, solving, communicating, and implementing strategic solutions to complex, multifaceted challenges
• Understands financial models, risks, rewards, and what drives value in greenfield projects / acquisition opportunities.
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Has a background in leading projects through financial close at Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Proficient negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Has extensive experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders, counterparties, and other areas that impact growth initiatives.
• Has developed effective skills in both communication and presentations
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed
• Has knowledge in developing, negotiating, and executing complex project agreements.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in renewable energy development, with solid experience in management of multiple wind energy development projects
• Willing to travel regularly within US and Canada (expected 20-50%)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project, OneNote and Teams)
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups and external stakeholders
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
• Has comprehensive knowledge and capabilities in all the aspects of project development, including key project agreements/contracts, commercial markets, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), permitting, transmission and interconnection, land acquisition, and financial analysis
• Can be an effective spokesperson and public representative for Vestas Americas.
• Mature working knowledge of environmental sensitivities, development challenges, permitting and interconnection processes.
• A bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related discipline; MBA or related Masters' degree.
• Problem solving skills

Benefits

• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Tuition assistance

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance