Project Development Manager - Chicago, United States - Acciona

Acciona

Verified Company

Chicago, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

ACCIONA Energía is the biggest 100% renewable energy company with no fossil legacy in the world.

With more than 30 years of experience and operations in 20 countries on five continents, ACCIONA Energía offers a wide portfolio of tailored energy solutions so that its corporate and institutional clients can meet their decarbonisation goals.

This includes the development, engineering, construction, operation and maintenance of renewable power plants -mainly wind and photovoltaic technologies-, energy sales and management and marketing, energy services, self-consumption, electric mobility and new technologies such as storage and green hydrogen.

ACCIONA Energía is governed by the most demanding environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) criteria.

Summary:

The Project Development Manager will be responsible for the development activities for wind and solar energy projects, from early feasibility phase through the construction phase of the project.

This employee will understand the market(s) they work in, plan and execute the development strategy.

The Manager will have the support of the Business Development team but will also work directly with upper management and have a high degree of autonomy.

Manage process to move projects from earlystage development to commercial, preconstruction stage, whether projects are acquired from other developers or initiated green field by Acciona
Identify and introduce new potential partners, project acquisition opportunities and green field opportunities
Effectively manage green field and existing projects to ensure schedule and budget objectives are achieved
Coordinate feasibility studies and project development activities with cross functional resources, peers, and outside consultants to ensure projects stay on track
Negotiate land rights acquisition, or supervise thirdparty land agents, with landowners and address land use issues
Work with Power Marketing staff to identify commercial solutions
Work with Engineering staff to advance interconnection studies, load flow analyses, and coordinate project schedules with interconnection timelines
Identify and communicate any project risks and develop mitigation strategies for all Acciona stakeholders
Strong understanding of Acciona's products as well as business position and competition to keep business competitive
Identify and develop relationships with stakeholders; effectively communicate with a range of personalities, including land owners, partners, government officials, technical experts, utilities, and consultants.
Prepare and present detailed project analysis to key Acciona stakeholders including presentation of key technical and financial metrics
Effectively manage internal and external relationships
Actively participate in development of business case for growth in the North American market.
Coordinate with other corporate departments both domestic and international
Ensure that timelines and budgets are effectively managed

Required Skills and Competencies

Bachelor's degree in Business, Physical Science, Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent education.
Demonstrated previous experience (5 7 years minimum) in utility scale renewable energy project development. Understanding of deregulated electricity markets.
Excellent written and oral communications skills; the ability to develop clear and concise development plans and presentations regarding project status, timeline, risk assessment, and budget needs and performance.
Ability to express technical and nontechnical concepts clearly and concisely
Ability to operate at a detailed level, to organize and multitask, with a dedication to seeing projects through to completion
Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability to negotiate effectively with permitting authorities, utilities, and other stakeholders
Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
Works well in, and potentially be responsible for leading, a team environment or individually; must be able to collaborate
Willingness to travel (up to 50% of the time).

Pay:
From $110,000.00 per year

Benefits: