Senior Project Development Manager

4 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States EDPR Full time
Job Title: Senior Project Development Manager

EDP Renewables is a global leader in the renewable energy sector, operating in over 25 markets worldwide. As a Senior Project Development Manager, you will play a key role in the development of wind and solar powered generation projects from identification to financial closing.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Lead the development of wind and solar powered generation projects from identification to financial closing.
  • Select, hire, and supervise third-party consultants to perform land, environmental, resource measurement, permitting, legal, outreach/government affairs work on behalf of the Company.
  • Responsible for local state, federal, and regional permitting of wind and solar farms, including local agreements addressing tax abatement, Road Use, and Decommissioning.
  • Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain wind and solar power projects.
  • Oversee the preparation of proposals submitted to utilities and participate in power purchase agreement negotiations.
  • Identify prospective projects with suitable wind/solar resource, electric transmission access, and site characteristics.
  • Identify potential projects for acquisition, lead due diligence efforts for potential acquisition assets.
  • Establish and manage relationships with stakeholders, including elected officials, regulators, utilities, RTOs, and community leaders, to support project development.
  • Participate in policy outreach efforts to government officials regarding renewable energy industry issues.
  • Monitor Generation Interconnection studies performed by transmission providers and third parties and participate in interconnection agreement negotiations.
  • Support the financial analysis and modeling of the project.
  • Manage project-level expenditures and invoice processing.
  • Develop project budgets and bear responsibility for the management of project budgets through the development process, including entering into contracts within specified amounts.
  • Coordinate and provide priorities to internal resources, such as the Legal, Engineering, Construction, Finance, Investment Analysis, and Energy Assessment teams.
  • Execute land lease agreements on behalf of the Company within specified amounts.
  • Direct preparation of and provide reports to management by producing regular and frequent pipeline updates, project status updates, and other reporting documents.
  • Research energy market and competition on an ongoing basis.
  • Establish internal and external connections within the industry; attend conferences and seminars and seek out opportunities to represent EDPR in a leadership capacity.
  • Participate in the recruitment and interview process of prospective new employees.
  • Supervise, where appropriate, Project Developers and Project Managers I & II.
  • Provide training to employees as required.
  • Identify training needs of the team and collaborate with regional EVP, Director of Development, DPMs, and other senior managers to develop training curriculum as well as formal and informal training sessions.
  • Additional duties as required.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressively responsible project management experience in the energy industry, including successful development through construction and financial closing of one or more renewable energy projects.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software; some knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred.
  • Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred).

Travel: Up to 65%

Behavioral Requirements:

  • Ability to quickly understand the basics of a variety of subjects relating to wind and solar energy, including resource studies, environmental and cultural studies, transmission issues, public relations, public policy, sales, and civil and electrical engineering.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and high attention to detail.
  • Strong leadership skills and ability to successfully train, motivate, and oversee multiple direct reports.
  • Ability to coordinate complex analysis and projects across multiple departments.
  • Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
  • Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
  • Ability to be self-motivated and perform job tasks in a relatively unstructured environment with little supervision.
  • Strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
  • Strong interest in environmental issues and renewable energy.
  • Ability to travel extensively domestically and internationally, by plane and by car, and with short notice.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Physical Demands & Working Conditions:

  • Ability to stand and sit for 8 or more hours when in an office environment.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently and deliver a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to lift items weighing up to 10 pounds.
  • Ability to understand a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary.

Equal Opportunities for All:

Our vision is that each person combines their unique characteristics and experiences to fulfill our mission of creating new energy for the planet.

We are an inclusive employer, ensuring all candidates are treated fairly throughout the recruitment process.

We welcome and value all people, and we are committed to fostering a sense of belonging for each person who is part of the EDP group.

This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

EDP makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.

For further information, please review this notice from the Department of Labor: EEO is the Law poster. You may have additional rights pursuant to recent amendments to federal labor laws. Please review these protections from the EEO is the Law Supplement.

Why Join Us:

We empower our employees through a positive and innovative work environment that promotes collaboration and agile decision-making.

We respect and value each person, providing a flexible, healthy, and inclusive workplace with a range of attractive benefits.

We provide a meaningful work experience and prepare our people for future challenges through different opportunities for development and internal mobility.

Our efforts have resulted in several distinctions over time, highlighting the EDP group's strong positioning and its dedication and commitment to attracting and retaining the best talent:

  • Top employer certification by Top Employers Institute.
  • Part of the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.
  • Global certification as a family-responsible company by Fundacion Masfamilia.
  • Top 100 Workplaces by Houston Chronicle.

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