​Role Overview:

• Lead Project Development:

  Manage Project Development from start to Ready to Build, focusing on BOO projects (permitting, grid interconnection, site control). Work with Tolling Origination, Finance teams, and Regional Business Development.

• Standardize Processes:

  Ensure consistent BOO procedures across regions and projects, empowering local teams to manage tasks independently.

• Project Coordination:

  Work with sales and business development to qualify, evaluate, and de-risk projects as they progress.

• Manage Third-Party Developers:

  Build long-term relationships with third-party developers and develop Joint Development Agreements with regional business developers.

• Supervise Project Managers:

  Directly manage Project Development Managers in key areas.

• Budget and Risk Management:

  Define and manage development budgets, assess risks, and ensure internal approval for investments.

Key Responsibilities:

Site Control:

• Select and finalize sites.

• Secure site control through negotiations with landowners or customers.

• Coordinate with Corporate Development for site acquisitions if needed

Permitting:

• Oversee permitting to secure necessary approvals, including environmental and construction permits.

• Identify and mitigate project blockers.

• Manage relationships with authorities and communities.

• Select consultants and contractors to reduce project risks.

• Manage reputational risks in project development.

Grid Interconnection:

• Oversee grid interconnection processes.

• Define roles and responsibilities for securing connections.

• Collaborate with third parties and teams for appropriate grid solutions.

• Set realistic timelines for grid interconnection.

• Ensure effective communication and management with other BOO team members for Financial Close, including tolling pricing and contract negotiation.

Qualification:

• Extensive experience in project development, taking renewable and power generation projects from concept to Ready to Build.

• Leading projects to financial close is a significant advantage.

• Engineering degree or substantial experience in a technical project development environment.

• At least 10 years in the energy sector, including energy storage, renewables (solar, wind, hydro), or conventional power (e.g., thermal).

• Budget management and ability to handle schedule trade-offs.

• Strong skills in managing development partners, negotiating land titles, securing grid interconnections, obtaining permits, and negotiating tolling or power purchase agreements.

• Proficient in project risk management, with attention to detail.

• Experience in a technology scaleup is a plus.

• Ability to create processes, procedures, and playbooks to establish best practices across the firm.