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Vestas · 3 days ago

Senior Development Manager

Portland, OR

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

4+ years exp

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions, specializing in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines. They are seeking a motivated and experienced Senior Development Manager responsible for overseeing renewable energy development projects, managing risks, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure successful project execution.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringRenewable Energy

Responsibilities

Execute regional, department, and company-wide strategy with respect to regional project development

Lead and facilitate all reporting through consistent project information tracking via internal tracking systems and reports

Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining development budget and schedule and anticipating upcoming major decisions

Facilitate internal approval process, including providing subject matter expertise and major decision recommendations

Participate in regular development partnership meetings

Inform and collaborate with cross-functional teams on a regular basis

Liaise with all internal stakeholders as required to facilitate decision approval at appropriate milestones

Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams across business development, engineering, wind resource, construction, sales, service, legal, finance, and various subject matter experts

In coordination with the real estate managers, execute, manage, and support land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners, initiating contact, and negotiating land agreements, including but not limited to energy leases, purchase and sale contracts, collection and transmission line easements, access road easements, and right of way easements

Maintain existing landowner communications with project update phone calls and letters, newsletters, project update meetings, and presentations

Oversee and coordinate discussions and negotiations with external parties, such as contractors, community members, permit agencies, utilities, and other involved individuals, ensuring proper handling of local, state, and federal permitting processes

Manage consultants - for example, environmental, engineering, aviation, and biological consultants on projects - including engagement, contracting, scope management, invoice review and approval, and discontinuation of efforts

Collaborate with engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications and studies

Negotiate key project agreements such as Road Use Agreements, Conditional Use Permits and Tax Abatements

Facilitate contracting for pre-construction activities such as preliminary geotechnical engineering, preliminary engineering

Coordinate real estate due diligence, review seller-provided materials, and provide risk assessment for acquisition opportunities

Support Business Development in accomplishing milestones for attractive growth opportunities like development investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and eventual project sales

Support pipeline growth through acquisition via opportunity prospecting and due diligence of developer and project (and the management of involved regional project development team efforts)

Support pipeline commercialization by serving as the subject matter expert on a project's development fundamentals, participating in discussions with potential project sponsors, and the management of involved regional project development team efforts

Prospect investment opportunities and provide valuable support to the diligence process for acquisition opportunities, including evaluating developer capabilities and project level risks

Support the Finance and Legal departments during interaction with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.) to ensure transaction terms are favorable

At the discretion of leadership, serve as the reporting manager for one or two direct reports

Coordinate with leadership and the People and Culture Team regarding team management issues, as necessary

Qualification

Renewable energy developmentFinancial analysisProject managementNegotiation skillsEPC knowledgeLand acquisitionStakeholder managementCommunication skillsProblem solvingTeam managementPresentation skillsAttention to detailCross-functional collaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related discipline; MBA or related Masters' degree

A minimum of 4 years' experience in renewable energy development, with solid experience in management of multiple wind energy development projects

Has comprehensive knowledge and capabilities in all the aspects of project development, including key project agreements/contracts, commercial markets, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), permitting, transmission and interconnection, land acquisition, and financial analysis

Has extensive experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders, counterparties, and other areas that impact growth initiatives

Has a background in leading projects through financial close at Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Commercial Operation Date (COD)

Mature working knowledge of environmental sensitivities, development challenges, permitting and interconnection processes

Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups and external stakeholders

Comfortable managing several tasks and prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced work environment

Strategic and creative problem-solver who is interested in assessing, solving, communicating, and implementing strategic solutions to complex, multifaceted challenges

Proficient negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail

Has an extensive network of relationships among key stakeholders in the market / industry

Has developed effective skills in both communication and presentations

Understands financial models, risks, rewards, and what drives value in greenfield projects / acquisition opportunities

Has knowledge in developing, negotiating, and executing complex project agreements

Can be an effective spokesperson and public representative for Vestas Americas

Willing to travel regularly within US and Canada (expected 20-50%)

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project, OneNote and Teams)

Problem solving skills

Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ability to work effectively with others

Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner