Director of Development

Charlotte, VT - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 190000 - 210000

Posted on: 6 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Director Development

Reports To: Senior Director Development

Direct Reports: No Functional Unit: M&A Business Development

FLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time

Location: Charlotte Denver

THE COMPANY

Onward Energy is an independent power platform that owns and operates over 7 GW of utility-scale wind solar and natural gas generation projects across the U.S. Our Vision is to reliably power a sustainable future. Our Mission is that as North Americas premier independent power generator we will deliver renewable and reliable power to our customers opportunities to our employees sustainable returns to the families who invest in us and a better world to the next generation. Corporate Offices in Denver New York and Charlotte we are where renewable meets reliable. See for more information.

THE CHALLENGE

This position is directly responsible for independently managing assigned project development initiatives for Onward Energy across conventional and renewable generating technologies. The ideal candidate has 7 to 10 years of experience in energy project development including environmental and land use permitting interconnection land rights stakeholder engagement and offtake activities.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

Work with internal and external resources (e.g. subject matter experts) to manage and advance all aspects of project development: environmental and land use permitting interconnection land rights stakeholder engagement and offtake activities
Develop and cultivate strategic relationships with contractors regulatory and government bodies local communities equipment suppliers and other stakeholders
Engage with stakeholders to keep them informed throughout the development process including attending community engagement events and public hearings
Support cross-functional teams throughout origination efforts including preparation of marketing materials and bid submission packages for participation in competitive offtake solicitations (i.e. responses to Requests for Proposals)
Stay well-informed and up to date of industry trends impacting current and future energy development opportunities including interconnection processes environmental and land use permitting tax incentives technology developments market structuring and regulations etc.
Other duties as assigned.

THE PROFILE TO SUCCEED

Bachelors or Masters (preferred) in Business Economics Environmental Studies or Engineering. Demonstrated development and project management experience.

At least seven (7) years of experience in project development in the energy industry thermal generation experience a plus.
Strong project management capabilities flexibility organizational skills and attention to detail.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Strong creative problem solving and analytical skills.
Ability to work well both independently (with minimal supervision) and as part of a cross-functional team.
Able to demonstrate experience dealing successfully with peers management and unaffiliated third parties.

THE PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Must be able to accomplish physical requirements with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to stand walk talk hear and close and distance vision capability.
Ability to sit climb or balance stoop kneel and/or crouch.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
Ability to travel up to 30%.

THE TEAM

Onward Energy team is comprised of industry professionals who embrace our values of accountability adaptability collaboration and excellence. At Onward Energy we seek to find solutions rather than assign blame.

THE WORK ENVIRONMENT

The position functions in a smoke and vape free professional office environment. The role routinely utilizes standard office equipment such as laptop computer phone and scanner/photocopier.

THE TOTAL REWARDS

Onward Energy total rewards philosophy is motivated by a key tenet of People First and offers employees a comprehensive total rewards package which includes market competitive compensation health life insurance and retirement savings benefits.

If you require an accommodation for any part of the employment process due to a disability to .

EEO STATEMENT:

Onward Energy is an Affirmative Action Employer Females/Minority/Veterans/Disabled/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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POSITION DESCRIPTIONPosition Title: Director DevelopmentReports To: Senior Director DevelopmentDirect Reports: No Functional Unit: M&A Business DevelopmentFLSA Status: Exempt Position Type: Full-Time Location: Charlotte Denver THE COMPANY Onward Energy is an independent power platform that own...