Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects. They seek a Senior Manager of Project Development to develop stand-alone utility-scale energy storage and renewable hybrid projects from market assessment to site development and through financial close throughout the WECC market.
Responsibilities
- Lead project development activities from inception to financial close by coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts to meet project objectives
- Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders, including landowners, permitting authorities, and utilities
- Lead recurring project reporting, including status tracing, risk identification and mitigation, and financial performance to the Director and executives
- Source consultants and lead negotiation of scopes of work for development studies and activities
- Support the Commercial team in project marketing and solicitation, i.e., RFP response
- Contribute to development and project acquisition due diligence
- Monitor regulatory and policy changes and incorporate them into project development strategy
- Other duties as assigned or required
Skills
- Bachelor's or master's degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or similar with a graduate degree (MBA) a strong plus
- Minimum of six (6) years of experience with demonstrated project success in utility-scale renewable energy project development
- Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic
- Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple large teams on concurrent projects
- Demonstrated ability to accurately assess, quantify, and resolve project and contractual risk
- Knowledge of and experience in WECC, including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects
- Experience in MS Office (Teams, Project, PowerPoint, Excel)
Benefits
- An annual bonus will be awarded based on individual performance and the business's overall success
- Aypa offers an attractive benefits package with excellent health care/dental/vision
- 401k matching
- Unlimited vacation
- Paid parental leave
- Other health/wellness benefits
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