Director Development

About the role

The Director, [GEP] Development is primarily responsible for providing commercial and contracting leadership and subject matter expertise on energy infrastructure projects including development activities, joint ventures, contract negotiations, and execution of business plans for greenfield, brownfield, and mid-stage energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including thermal generation, energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion and long-duration energy storage), renewable energy resources (e.g., solar, wind), low-carbon energy solutions (e.g., hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and direct air capture), and LNG receiving and distribution infrastructure (Regas terminals, FSRU, Break Bulk).

Responsibilities

• Execute on business development activities related to energy infrastructure including thermal, low carbon dispatchable and low carbon technologies.
• Oversee and/or support specific project development activities including creating business strategies, project origination, coordination, and leading execution efforts with a matrixed and cross-functional team.
• Oversee and/or support commercial business development activities and product sales contracts across the full value chain. Work seamlessly with the internal M&A teams.
• Support business development initiatives across various energy infrastructure segments.
• Input and expertise on costs and commercial aspects of contracting for engineering, long lead equipment, and EPC services to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy in collaboration with internal Engineering, Project Management, and Supply Chain teams.
• Oversee and/or support developing commercial terms for joint ventures and specific asset projects including M&A activities.
• Support JERA Americas team with communications and interaction with JERA HQ staff on projects, evaluations, budgets, and approvals.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop energy infrastructure projects.
• Monitor and advance innovative business concepts and technologies, where relevant, including project development, contracting, economics, and logistics with potential partners.
• Manage project development teams, prioritizing resources and assignments; employee career development.
• Support JERA HQ on an as-needed basis.
• Help people win at work and support JERA's goals related to environmental stewardship.
• Develop and review contracts to ensure compliance with pricing, measurement, commitments, and other contract provisions.
• Participate in external engagements and stay abreast of key trends and structures evolving in the external market to infuse into current projects.
• Develop projects in accordance with the JERA America's project delivery framework.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Desire to work in a team-oriented culture with open communication
• Business Acumen and Subject Matter Expertise and Experience
• Skill to work on multiple projects and provide hands-on leadership
• Ability to effectively work with customers and partners to create plans and execute on plans
• Economic analysis and modeling with a view to project financing structuring
• Self-starter able to work independently to advance JERA business plans
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving/Analysis
• Strategic Thinking
• Resourceful, results and data-driven, as a voice of commercial wisdom
• Discretion and Confidentiality

Qualifications

• Required Education and Experience: Bachelor of Science in engineering, business, or related field; 10 years’ experience in Power or Energy Project Development, including origination; 5 years’ experience managing teams.
• Preferred Education and Experience: Master’s Degree or MBA.
• Additional Eligibility Qualifications: Expertise in US energy markets; Expertise in Origination; Expertise in Project Development; Expertise in Deal Delivery; Exercising business judgment; Leadership Skills; Financial Acumen.