TerraForm Power · 1 day ago
Director, Development
Charlottesville, VA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
7+ years expTerraForm Power is a platform company of Brookfield Renewable, focused on renewable energy solutions. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Project Development to oversee the development of renewable energy projects, particularly in solar and battery storage, managing all aspects from site identification to construction initiation.
Asset ManagementEnergyReal EstateSolar
Responsibilities
Oversee and “own” a portfolio of early-, mid-, and late-stage development assets, with direct responsibility for campaign and project level development plans, budgets and schedules
Support the Real Estate Origination team’s land acquisition efforts including, as needed, direct landowner engagement and land option agreement negotiation
Support the filing of interconnection applications and management of the utility study process, in partnership with the company’s Senior Manager of Interconnection and Grid Strategies
Partner with the Development Engineering team in managing third-party environmental and engineering consultants to conduct site diligence and surveys, generate preliminary project layouts for permitting, and vet potential project acquisition targets
Spearhead discretionary permitting including land use and zoning approvals (e.g., Conditional Use Permits, Special Use Permits), as well as applicable state or federal approvals as may be necessary (e.g., Virginia DEQ Permit By Rule, North Carolina Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nationwide or Individual Permits, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Incidental Take Permits and Habitat Conservation Plans)
Identify real and personal property taxes applicable to projects in a given market, and negotiate Siting Agreements, PILOTs or similar tax abatement agreements with local or county officials
Collaborate with the Project Delivery team to ensure seamless transition of projects from development to construction
Maintain a strong understanding of the regulatory and policy environments for assigned market(s)
Provide regular project reporting to senior leadership and stakeholders
Position may manage a Project Developer and/or Associate Project Developer, and would be responsible for the professional growth and achievement of key performance indicators by any such direct report(s)
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, economics, finance, environmental science, energy, policy, or a related field
7+ years of experience in renewable energy, with at least 5 years in solar or battery storage
Proven track record of developing and permitting utility-scale renewable energy projects, ideally in the Mid-Atlantic, Southeast or neighboring states
Strong understanding of electricity markets, power contracting, and renewable energy policy and regulatory matters
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to travel on average 40%
Preferred
Previous experience in community engagement or public education a plus
Familiarity with presentation software (e.g. MS PowerPoint) and project management software (e.g., MS Project, Smartsheet, Airtable, Procore, SiteTracker)
Company
TerraForm Power
TerraForm Power is a leading owner, operator, and producer of renewable energy in North America.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown2017-03-07Acquired
2014-07-18IPO
Recent News
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