Development Manager Jobs

POSITION: Development Manager

Department: Development

Location: Houston TX

Status

Company Overview:

Leeward Renewable Energy (LRE) is a growth-oriented renewable energy company that owns and operates a portfolio of 25 renewable energy facilities across nine states, totaling more than 2,500 MW of installed capacity. We are actively developing new wind, solar, and energy storage projects in energy markets across the U.S., with about 20 GW of projects under development spanning over 100 projects. With projects currently under construction and soon to commence construction, we expect to commercialize over 1,000 MW of renewable energy projects in the next two years.

Job Summary

The Development Manager provides support for a growing organization in a fast-paced environment. The Development Manager will focus on identifying and securing new solar and energy storage project development sites, negotiating land agreements, managing interconnection requests, and evaluating project viability. This role will also identify and evaluate project acquisitions and strategic partnering opportunities.

Essential Functions

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

Qualifications:

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

Physical Demands:

• Willingness and ability to travel at least 20% of time
• Position will require sitting for long periods of time.
• Occasionally lift 20-pound or more

Leeward Management Services, LLC is committed to employing a diverse workforce, and provides equal employment opportunity for all individuals regardless of race, color, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.