Project Development Lead Expert Job at EDP (Houston, Texas)

Job Description

The Project Development Lead Expert is responsible for the development of utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects, from the project identification stage through start of construction and financial closing. The Project Development Lead Expert may also be engaged in strategic decision making related to the region’s pipeline and involved in analyzing development assets for EDPR acquisition. Additionally, this role may be responsible for overseeing development staff and will be expected to provide ongoing leadership and training of team members.

Job Responsibility

Lead, manage, and coordinate the effective transition of the project from the development phase to the construction phase
Select, hire and directly supervise/manage 3rd 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 that address tax abatement, Road Use and Decommissioning
Obtain land surface rights to design, permit, construct, operate, and maintain utility-scale wind, solar and energy storage projects
Oversee the preparation of proposals that are submitted to utility-scale commercial opportunities and participate in build-transfer and 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
8+ 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
working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software preferred
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise (Preferred)
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
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
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

Nice to have

Master’s degree
working knowledge of ESRI ArcGIS software
Competency in Analytical Problem Solving, Strong Communication, Customer/Partner Relationships, and Technology Expertise

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