Director, Project Development - ERCOT

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with other teams to develop and execute on annual goals for execution of existing projects, developing existing projects and siting new projects.
• Work on a daily basis with the land and transmission teams to acquire new projects in ERCOT and process new and existing interconnection applications.
• Lead and manage all aspects of project permitting and guide projects through LGIA Execution.
• Evaluate transmission grids and land constraints to make comprehensive presentations to management on ideal locations for new projects, ultimately securing selected sites.
• Work with early-stage interconnection team to assist with applications.
• Form comprehensive project teams using Origis Tier 1 consultants to conduct early-stage risk analysis and execute development stage permitting.
• Deploy experience with lead managing or assisting in PPA negotiations and manage customer relations during development.
• Organize and share development documentation with Origis Investment, Finance and Construction teams to assure project success and profitability.
• Manage vendors and project budgets through SAP system.

Preferred Qualifications

• BS and/or MBA preferred
• 6-10+ years of increasingly progressive development / origination / solar finance experience
• Broad knowledge of the full spectrum of solar development
• Experience assembling teams and lead managing project development consultants
• Familiarity and comfort in landowner negotiations
• Experience with interconnection from application through LGIA finalization
• Experience in public presentations and guiding 3rd party development relations
• Experience with reviewing and providing inputs for financial models
• Experience and deep understanding of the U.S. utility scale solar and energy storage markets
• Exceptional communication skills

Key Attributes for Success

• Detail-oriented, highly organized
• Strategic thinker
• Creativity in problem solving
• Ability to multi-task and manage tight timelines and budgets
• Effective in managing multiple stakeholders and within cross functional team
• Exceptional communication skills

Job Level

Director - 1 direct report

Location

Austin, TX; or remote in another location in Texas for the right candidate

Travel

50 - 70% required travel