Senior Development Manager (Utility-scale)

About Our Client

A rapidly growing IPP (85 people globally) that has coverage across the US for utility-scale solar, storage & wind projects.

With a substantial pipeline of projects in both the early and delivery phase, our client are actively looking to grow their Development team and expand across multiple regions outside of the existing portfolio in MISO, PJM & NY-ISO.

This opportunity will include hands-on development activities while immediately managing 1 Developer, with the plan to add more Developers within the next 12 months.

Job Description

The Senior Development Manager (Utility-scale) will be responsible for:

• Lead Project Development activities, both greenfield and with co-development partners.
• Take a lead role in the development of greenfield BESS opportunities and sites, initially across MISO, PJM and NY-ISO including:
• Acquisition of exclusivity and options on land
• Permitting and statutory approvals including management of consultants for environmental, cultural heritage, and technical studies
• Landowner, community, and key stakeholder engagement
• Interconnection approvals, including working closely with the Engineering team
• Lead project management and execution plans for the development phase of Projects including comprehensive schedules, risk registers, and supporting key documentation.
• Take a lead role in developing strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as developers, Utility Partners and DSOs and TSOs
• Grow and actively line-manage a multi-discipline development team including a project management function and external consultants.
• Lead interactions with key EPC partners. This includes building relationships with EPCs to deliver new and innovative solutions and supporting EPC negotiations with the legal and commercial team.
• Assist with offtake and capital raising activities as required. This includes supporting relationships with investors, lenders and equity partners. Assist off-takers and investors with project due diligence, documentation preparation, and presentations as required.

MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The Senior Development Manager (Utility-scale) will have:

• 5+ years development experience within the industry.
• Must have overseen and delivered utility-scale solar, wind or battery projects.
• Exposure to developing projects in MISO, PJM or NY-ISO strongly preferred.
• Well-rounded project management experience.
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Real Estate or Development is desirable.

What's on Offer

The Senior Development Manager (Utility-scale) will receive:

• $160,000 - $180,000 base salary
• Annual bonus (30%)
• LTIP
• Full healthcare coverage
• Competitive 401k plan