Project Developer

About the Role

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies—simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility-scale solar, and energy storage projects or other power development projects in the MISO, PJM, NYISO, and ISONE power markets.

The successful candidate will lead responsibility for overseeing all project development activities through transition to construction, including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with local and state officials, and advancing projects through the interconnection process. Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, and procurement to ensure effective project execution.

The Development Manager will manage schedule and budget and report to Vistra management.

Responsibilities

• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all aspects of project development for an assigned site, including customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, and project schedule.
• Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region.
• Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
• Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites.
• Develop and deliver commercial and utility-scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close.
• Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle.

Requirements

• 5+ years of relevant experience in development and strategy, including understanding contracts and project management.
• Experience in development in the Midwest or Northeast territories is strongly preferred.
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of development processes.
• Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others.
• Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word, and Excel).
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information.
• Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent; experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable.

Preferred educational background: BA, BS, MS, or MBA in engineering, environmental, or business disciplines.

Location

Irving, Texas