Project Development Manager, Renewable Power

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Position Overview:

Renewable Power Project Managers are responsible for the development and financing of wind, solar and other renewable energy projects.  We are interested in a mid - senior level hands on developer with a couple of years of offshore wind experience and recent 5 - 7 years developing projects in the renewables space. This includes originating new prospects, screening and evaluating joint development project opportunities, conducting due diligence, negotiating joint development agreements, obtaining corporate approvals and developing projects with our joint development partners.

Responsibilities:

Typical Project Development Activities:

• Developing and executing a site control plan
• Coordinating fuel supply agreements or solar / wind resource assessment plans
• Creating, negotiating, reviewing and recommending power marketing plans, purchase and interconnection agreements
• Handling all aspects of permitting
• Coordinating, overseeing preliminary engineering studies and execution planning
• Developing, coordinating, and executing EPC Contracts & Major Equipment Supply Agreements
• Developing Operating & Maintenance (O&M) Agreements
• Developing the commercial project financing structure
• Managing stakeholder, public and government outreach

Reporting Structure:  

Renewable Power Project Development Managers report to the Manager of Renewable Power at Becthel Enterprises.  The open position is currently based at Bechtel's Enterprises Reson, VA office, which the headquarters of Becthel Enterprises and Bechtel Renewable Power.  Substantial business travel, 35%, is involved and project development activities may be in and outside the US or international.

Qualifications:

Candidates for the position of Project Development Manager, Renewable Power will have:

• At least 10 years of experience in the power industry, developing power projects such as combined cycle, nuclear; including at least 3 years of experience in renewable power in the wind or solar industries
• Experience with energy power construction, supplier or investment firm or related utility industry project development experience
• Experience will include project development, and additional experience in investment, finance, project management, engineering, procurement and construction is preferred.
• Bachelors degree with a preference for engineering and MBA or similar post graduate qualifications. Candidates will have demonstrated growth in job responsibility to a position of leadership, give evidence of commercial acumen, and show strong understanding of economics, regulatory and technical drivers for renewable power projects
• Candidates will be able to function well within a teamwork environment, motivate people inside and outside the company, and work productively through ambiguous business situations.
• Candidates will need to thrive on challenge and demonstrate good judgment
• Fluency in English is required and a second language is preferred
• Experience living and working in both the US and other countries is desirable
• Candidates must be able to furnish proof of identity and authorizations to work in the US without future support