Energy Storage – Head of Project Development (WECC) – Chicago

The Energy Storage – Head of Project Development (WECC) – Chicago will lead a portfolio of 15 utility-scale Energy Storage projects across the upper WECC region. Leading a diverse team of Developers and SMEs to take the portfolio through to COD.

Client Details

My client is a global leading Private Equity firm focused entirely on Renewable Energy. They’ve operated in N. America for over a decade, have GWs of Assets in Operation, GWs of projects under Construction, and GWs of projects in their Development Pipeline – Onshore/Offshore Wind, Solar, Solar+, Hydrogen, Pump Storage, Transmission, Long Duration Storage, etc.

Description

The Energy Storage – Head of Project Development (WECC) – Chicago will:

• Lead and manage interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, legal, and interconnection through construction commencement – through third-party Development shops & Development Service agreements.
• Lead project strategy throughout the entire development process to achieve project & corporate goals.
• Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
• Facilitate project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, and presenting at permit hearings as needed.
• Coordinate closely with the cross-functional teams across the company.

Profile

The right candidate will have:

• At least 8 years of project development experience in renewable energy – preferably with BESS, but must have utility-scale Solar project development experience as a minimum.
• Ideally taking projects from early-mid stage development through to COD.
• Undergraduate degree, preferably in renewable energy, finance, engineering, project/construction management, or equivalent.
• Experienced people leader and manager of cross-functional project team subject matter authorities.
• Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
• Extensive knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting.
• Extensive knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required, including public speaking and/or platform skills for executive management presentations.

Job Offer

For the right Energy Storage – Head of Project Development (WECC) – Chicago there will be:

Base salary dependent on experience.

Annual bonus – paid like clockwork.

Fantastic Benefits package.

Great PTO & Holidays.

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