TransGrid Energy · 2 weeks ago
Senior Manager of Development
Irvine
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$155K/yr - $185K/yr
10+ years expTransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. They are seeking a Senior Manager of Development to ensure successful planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects while managing multiple tasks and communicating effectively with stakeholders.
Clean EnergyRenewable EnergySustainability
No H1B
Responsibilities
Lead and drive the development management of large-scale renewable energy projects involving interconnection, project siting, permitting, offtake agreements, contracting, and handover to construction
Develop and execute project strategies to align with the company’s growth objectives
Act as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, utilities, and landowners, ensuring smooth project progress
Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing
Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis
Provide leadership and direction to develop team members and to cross-functional project teams
Identify business opportunities, form relationships with key utilities and other potential counterparties, and work with the finance team to assess the viability of project opportunities
Ensure compliance with company policies in health, safety, security, equity, ethics, and governance
Manage and conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions, identify opportunities and risks, and define priorities among multiple project portfolios based on development metrics
Oversee project pro-forma models
Support the negotiation of critical project agreements including Module Supply Agreements, Battery Supply Agreements, PPAs, Interconnect Agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements
Support project financing due-diligence efforts
Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies
Administer service agreements with development partners and manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts, and surveyors
Leverage external partners to represent the company in meetings with regulators, stakeholders, and landowner groups within rural, suburban, and urban communities by setting expectations, developing strategies, and following up
Exercise internal and external stakeholders to conduct high-level environmental and permitting site diligence, select and manage consulting teams for detailed project review and the full permitting process
Manage the transmission/interconnection process including the selection and management of interconnection consultants
Identify new market expansion opportunities across the US
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, finance, environmental studies or related field
Minimum of 10 years of utility-scale energy project development, with a strong preference for BESS or utility-scale renewables
Proven experience managing project teams and driving development efforts from origination to NTP and into operation
Expertise in permitting, interconnection, and offtake origination is essential
Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean team environment
Possess strong skills in managing core responsibilities of project development independently or with limited oversight, including managing client interactions and delivering projects on time and within budget
Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules, and market trends that impact the project development in the target markets
Proficient with managing the project budget and schedule
Proven experience with project agreements such as MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements
Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish
Strong understanding of project management principles, including schedule development, budgeting, and financial forecasting
Ability to manage multiple projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment
Company
TransGrid Energy
TransGrid Energy specializes on developing, owning, and running utility-scale energy storage and photovoltaic projects.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$975M2025-02-25Undisclosed· $270M
2025-02-25Debt Financing· $705M
Leadership Team
Sean Park
President
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