- Effectively work with the existing Development team on Utility-scale projects (solar + wind)
- Manage and support x2 Development Managers in the team with the opportunity to grow the team further.
- Oversee utility-scale projects from inception through to operation
- Acquire real estate rights for development opportunities
- Lead and/or manage due diligence on projects + sites for acquisition projects.
- 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 team members
- Prepare project budgets, schedules, and RFP responses
MPI 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 Applicant
The Director of Project Development (Utility-scale) will have:
- 5+ years of Development experience working on utility scale projects across the US.
- Ideal project experience = MISO, PJM, ISO-NE or WECC.
- This individual must have worked on projects from inception through to operation.
- Ability to support and up-skill less experienced developers in the team.
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field is desirable. What's on Offer
The Director of Project Development (Utility-scale) will receive:
- $180,000 - $220,000 base salary
- Equity
- Annual bonus (30%)
- Flexible working - this role can be based anywhere in the US
Please reach out to me on LinkedIn if you would like to discuss our broader portfolio of opportunities.
Director of Project Development - Illinois, United States - Michael Page
Description
About Our Client
Our client has been operating in the industry for the last 10 years and has created a completely new Director of Project Development role who will be responsible for the delivery of utility scale projects from inception to operation. Their portfolio consists of Utility-scale solar + wind projects across MISO, PJM, ISO-NE + WECC. With a substantial financial investment in 2023, the team are looking to increase their headcount and portfolio in 2024 and this role will play a crucial part in their evolution.
Job Description
The Director of Project Development (Utility-scale) will be responsible for: