Project Developer

About the role

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Job Summary

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies - simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other power development projects in the MISO/PJM/NYISO and ISONE power markets.

The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for overseeing all project development activities through a transition to construction including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and overseeing and advancing projects through the interconnection process.

Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects. The Development Manager will be responsible for managing schedule and budget and reporting to Vistra management.

Key Accountabilities

• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including, customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.
• Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region.
• Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
• Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years relevant experience (development and strategy, understanding contracts, project management) Experience in development in the Midwest or Northeast territories is strongly preferred
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the Development processes
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information
• Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills; BA/BS/MS/MBA in engineering, environmental or business disciplines

Key Metrics

• Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close
• Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient "hand-offs" throughout the Development lifecycle
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