terralayr · 2 days ago

Project Development Manager (m/f/d)

United States

Full-time

Remote

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Financial modelling – Screen sites and build financial models (based on agreed company standards and metrics) for each project, which will lead the discussions with internal teams and external stakeholders to secure all necessary lands rights for projects in origination.

Commercial negotiations – Lead the commercial negotiations with landowners / land agents / consultants and third party development entities to secure the development / wider land rights, including supporting the negotiation of heads of terms for single and tender projects leading to the securing of greenfield sites.

Origination management activities – Manage the necessary applications and submissions to clear planning and permitting hurdles required to secure energy storage projects in Germany.

Network management - Building external stakeholder relationships across the project development ecosystem in Germany crucial to securing project opportunities. Building the necessary networks of land agents, landowners, etc in Germany to ensure terralayr’s pipeline growth meets year on year targets.

Lead management – Effectively project manage requirements and milestones running in parallel to secure multiple opportunities simultaneously. Work closely with existing internal team to deliver on requirements from external stakeholders to secure project opportunities.

Qualification

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Financial modellingCommercial negotiationsProject development knowledgeGerman languageStakeholder ManagementLand Use knowledgeGerman renewable market knowledgeLocal KnowledgeIOSH certificationEnglish language

Required

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Energy, Environmental Sciences or a related field.

Project development knowledge, specifically in the renewables development process within Germany and 2 to 3 years experience originating renewables projects.

Strong commercial acumen with the associated skills and knowledge to lead on negotiations and contractual arrangements, and assess financial viability of project opportunities.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail to manage multiple active leads in various stages, with various stakeholders and across various geographic regions in Germany.

Highly driven to close deals and not to settle for “no” as an answer. Work at a fast pace and appropriately manage all necessary milestones to close the project opportunities.

Awareness and commitment to a safe working environment.

Resilience - Can motivate self and wider team in challenging circumstances for long periods of time.

Knowledge of land use systems/issues (Agricultural, Forestry and Commercial) specific to the German market, and a finger on the pulse of the ever-changing regulations, policies and practices affecting land use in Germany.

Demonstrable working knowledge of German renewable market dynamics, current trends in land transaction activity and project development, and a grasp on the wider competitive environment.

Excellent knowledge of local German geography, politics, customs and current issues which affect the development of renewables projects in Germany.

Native German speaker, business-level proficiency in English.