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CMS Energy, Corp.

Principal Business Dev Partner- NorthStar Clean Energy

CMS Energy, Corp., Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113


Principal Business Dev Partner- NorthStar Clean Energy

NorthStar Clean Energy decarbonizes the economy by providing clean energy and carbon management solutions to utility, municipal, commercial, and industrial customers enabling them to meet their sustainability and business goals. Additionally, we own and operate natural gas assets throughout the United States. To learn more about NorthStar Clean Energy, please visit

www.northstarcleanenergy.com .This position is with NorthStar Clean Energy, a CMS Energy company, and is not a position of employment with Consumers Energy.The Principal Business Development Partner for NorthStar Clean Energy applies a sophisticated combination of technical, commercial, project and risk management knowledge to identify Commercial and Industrial (C&I) CCS and thermal/clean energy needs, to propose and facilitate negotiation of utility-scale CCS and thermal/clean energy power purchase agreements (PPAs), to acquire green field, partially developed, existing CCS and clean energy/thermal assets, and to complete development activities that enable the construction of CCS/thermal/clean energy projects, comprising of $150 million investment or more, within the U.S. and fulfill the Company's growth plans. The Principal Business Development Partner will build and maintain positive relationships with customers, community stakeholders or other counterparties and manages the successful development, prepares analyses, proposals, presentations and negotiates contracts related to CCS/thermal/clean energy which could include terms sheets, membership interest purchase agreements with counterparties. Assembles and manages multi-disciplinary teams of internal and external resources that support evaluation, valuation, due diligence, negotiation, contracting, acquisition, development permitting and financing of CCS/thermal/energy assets.Duties & Responsibilities:Assembles and manages internal/external cross-functional teams that perform due diligence, negotiate contracts for acquisition of green field, partially-developed and existing CCS/thermal/clean energy generation assets, and close on acquisitions of such projects, and complete development that enables construction of assets, comprising of approx. $150 million annual project investment.Manages completion of development studies, community engagement, permitting, design, financing, construction, and commercial operation within schedule and budget while delivering target revenue/earnings.Identifies C&I customer CCS/thermal/clean energy needs, formulates offerings to fulfill customer needs, prepares proposals, participates in customer meetings/presentations, and negotiates customer power purchase agreements (PPAs) and other related agreements with input from internal and external subject matter experts.Responsible for building and maintaining positive relationships with C&I, communities and will be instrumental in successfully developing, evaluating and analyzing strategies to facilitate customer needs for CCS, and thermal/clean energy which align with business goals.Collaborates and maintains effective communications with internal Company departments inform internal groups on the status of acquisitions and contract opportunities.Develops, maintains, and leverages strategic business relationships and networking opportunities with entities including but not limited to business leaders, professional organizations and government agencies, leading to new referral source relationships and name and service recognition for the business.Coordinates with the Finance Department on preparation of valuation financial models and provides support to the Project Management Department's execution and oversight of construction and to Operations Department's ongoing operations.Assemble and manage internal/external teams that evaluate, acquire land rights, conduct resource assessments, interconnect, siting studies, layouts, preliminary engineering, permit, obtain community acceptance, engineer, finance, construct, operate and maintain CCS/thermal/clean energy projects that meet customer needs.Prepare and negotiate term sheets and complete commercial and/or detailed due diligence after preliminary bid/offer is accepted and transaction enters exclusivity.Conducts private and public meetings with project stakeholders, landowners and agencies. Conducts due diligence site visits and evaluates prospective assets for acquisition and represents the company at ongoing development meetings to facilitate on time and on budget completion of development and construction of new assets while mitigating company risks.Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:Ability to lead team(s) dedicated to operation and maintenance of CCS/thermal and clean energy projects.Knowledge of CCS/thermal and clean energy technology, legislation and practice.Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills and strong business acumen.Position Requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Equivalent technical field required.7+ years of overall relevant experience required.3+ years of experience in completing from initial siting through development, financing, construction, and operation of new CCS/thermal/clean energy or electric generating or similar facilities/assets with experience in business development, strategic planning, exceeding goals and demonstrating revenue growth a plus.Why should you join our team?At NorthStar Clean Energy, we offer more than just a place to work. We foster a culture that supports career development, growth, and stability, and we take pride in offering our co-workers excellent benefits and compensation packages.What we offer:Competitive compensation packages.Medical, Dental and Vision.401k with company match.Paid parental leave.Up to 13 paid Holidays.Paid time off.Educational Assistance Program.Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:We, at NorthStar Clean Energy, value Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion. It is part of our DNA. We treat our employees with respect, we treat each other fairly and we value the opinions of others.All qualified applicants will not be discriminated against and will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected veteran status, disability, race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

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