Development Manager

Unclassified - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

About the position

The Development Manager at Leeward Renewable Energy plays a crucial role in supporting the company's growth in the renewable energy sector. This position focuses on identifying and securing new solar and energy storage project development sites, negotiating land agreements, managing interconnection requests, and evaluating project viability. The Development Manager will also be involved in project acquisitions and strategic partnerships, contributing to the company's mission of building sustainable solutions for clean energy.

Responsibilities

• Lead market analysis and site selection for greenfield development
• Identify and facilitate project acquisitions
• Acquire land leases for greenfield opportunities and maintain relationships with landowners for existing projects
• Manage environmental assessment campaigns and associated external consultants
• Manage discretionary permitting activities at all levels of government
• Direct resource management campaigns and energy production estimates
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and consultants to appropriately manage the electrical interconnection process
• Collaborate with internal technical services such as energy analysis, engineering, and operations
• Determine the financial viability of projects together with the corporate finance department
• Represent the company at regional industry association meetings and caucuses
• Facilitate the preparation of RFP responses

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (engineering concentration desirable), MBA a strong plus
• Minimum 3 to 7 years of previous experience in energy project development required - preferably in solar, wind, or natural gas electricity generation projects
• Solid understanding of the development process of major power projects
• Ability to deal with local community dynamics, negotiate with utilities, as well as negotiate effectively with landowners and other stakeholders
• Exposure to renewable energy issues and economics
• Experience in US power markets, utilities, interconnection issues, and Power Purchase Agreements - preferably in the southwest US
• Technical understanding of power projects
• Excellent project management skills with a highly organized approach