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DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT (SOLAR & WIND)

Michael Page International • Remote • Posted 4 days ago

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Remote • Full-time • $180,000-$220,000/yr • Senior Manager

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The Director of Development (Solar & Wind) at Michael Page International will be responsible for leading and supporting an existing Development team, focusing on Utility-scale solar, wind, and battery projects across the US. This role involves acquiring real estate rights, maintaining relationships with landowners and stakeholders, managing external stakeholders, and preparing project budgets and schedules. The position offers the ability to work 100% remotely in the US, focusing on projects across the WECC region.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and support an existing Development team
  • Effectively grow an existing Development team focusing on Utility-scale projects
  • Acquire real estate rights for development opportunities
  • Maintain relationships with landowners and other local stakeholders
  • Direct resource management processes and output estimates
  • Manage external stakeholders supporting environmental assessment campaigns
  • Manage external stakeholders supporting property and sales tax abatement efforts
  • Manage occasional permitting activities with support from other divisions of the firm
  • Prepare project budgets, schedules, and RFP responses

Qualifications

Required

  • 6+ years development experience within the industry
  • Must have overseen and delivered utility-scale solar, wind or battery projects
  • Exposure to developing projects in WECC 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

Full Job Description

Growing IPP - Utility-scale Solar & Wind projects across the USAbility for 100% remote work in the US - focusing on projects across WECCAbout Our ClientA rapidly growing IPP (currently 100 people) that has coverage across the US for Utility-scale solar, wind and battery 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. The long term plan is for individuals to oversee specific regions in all renewable technologies. With the amount of projects they are currently working on, along with their pipeline, they need to appoint 3-4 Development professionals.Job DescriptionThe Director of Development (Solar & Wind) will be responsible for:Lead and support an existing Development teamEffectively grow an existing Development team focusing on Utility-scale projectsAcquire real estate rights for development opportunitiesMaintain relationships with landowners and other local stakeholdersDirect resource management processes and output estimatesManage external stakeholders supporting environmental assessment campaignsManage external stakeholders supporting property and sales tax abatement effortsManage occasional permitting activities with support from other divisions of the firmPrepare project budgets, schedules, and RFP responsesMPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.The Successful Applicant6+ years development experience within the industryMust have overseen and delivered utility-scale solar, wind or battery projectsExposure to developing projects in WECC preferredWell-rounded project management experienceDesire to work in a fast-paced environmentBachelor's degree in Engineering, Real Estate or Development is desirableWhat's on Offer$180,000 - $220,000 base salaryAnnual bonus of up to 30%Project-milestone bonusesFull healthcare coverageCompetitive 401k planAbility to work 100% remote although preference for Denver based candidates.ContactJonathan HaltonQuote job refJN-072024-6477324Job summarySectorRenewable EnergySub SectorDevelopment DirectorIndustryEnergy & Natural ResourcesLocationDenverContract TypePermanentConsultant nameJonathan HaltonJob ReferenceJN-072024-6477324Job NatureHybrid working