Director, Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development

Crow Holdings Renewables (CHR) is a subsidiary of Crow Holdings a leading real estate investment and development firm founded in 1948 and based in Dallas Texas. CHR aims to apply the real estate companys developmentexpertiseand local presence in several of the fastest-growing solar markets across the U.S. to develop community- and utility-scale solar energy and battery storage projects across the country. With20offices across the U.S. Crow Holdings local on-the-ground presence amplifies its hands-on capabilities across a broad range of investment strategies product types and ventures in partnership with institutional investors. Crow Holdings has$34billionin assets under management one of the largest multifamily and industrial development platforms in the nation and a diversified investment portfolio pursuing compelling investment opportunities to capitalize on evolving secular growth potential. For over 75 years Crow Holdings success has been rooted in its founding principles of partnership collaboration and alignment of interests. For more information please visit:. ââ

Position Summary

Crow Holdings Renewables is seeking aDirector Distributed Generation Solar and Storage Development.Illinois-or Washington DC-based candidates are preferred though qualified candidates in other states will be considered. Travel role willbe responsible forpermitting interconnection and other development activities for Distributed Generation Solar and Storage projects with a core focus on Illinois and a secondary focus on MarylandNew Jerseyand Director willpossessa strong understanding of the market andbe responsible forcreating and executing the development by the CHR development teamthe Director willoperatewith a high degree of autonomy.

Primary Responsibilities

• Coordinate closely with real estate permitting transmission & interconnection engineering construction legal and finance teams to advance projects efficiently on due diligence and project deliverables
• Coordinatecloselywithreal estate permitting transmission & interconnection engineering construction legal and finance teams to advance projects efficientlyon due diligence and project deliverables
• Navigatetheinterconnection process with utilities tracking all milestones due dates fees etc.
• Secureland use permits and other pre-construction approvals from localregionaland state agencies
• Prepareprojects for construction commencement in coordination with CHRs operations team
• Drive project schedules budgets and risk management from early development throughnoticeâtoâproceedfor construction or sale
• Cultivate andmaintainpositive relationships with key stakeholders including landowners utilities and municipalities throughout the development lifecycle
• Monitor and analyzemarket factors including new legislation/regulation
• Preparebudget requests to obtain internal approvals for major project expenses
• Represent CHR externally at industry events conferences and stakeholder meetings to enhance market visibility and thought leadership
• Support senior Structured Finance team members in evaluating underwriting and executing tax equity debt and preferred equity financings through financial analysis due diligence and the development and maintenance of sophisticated financial models
• Support and coordinate with key functional teams including Site Selection Origination Legal Operationsand Asset Management

Desired Skills & Experience

• Bachelors Degreerequired
• Minimum 5 years community or utility-scale solar development and/or energy storage development with demonstrated track record of bringing projects to NTP required
• 1-2 years Financial Modeling experience strongly preferred
• Dynamic and resourceful; ability to research learn and lead new processes
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills including an ability to tailor communicationtodifferent typesof audiences such as farmers utility employees and government employees
• Ability to forge relationships and build consensus with key stakeholders
• Strong problem solver who can independently resolve complex novel issues while recognizing when collaboration and support are needed
• Detail-oriented and self-motivated achiever with ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines
• Ability to consistently stay organized
• Enthusiasm and passion for the renewable energy industry

Required Experience:

Director