Clearway Energy
renewable energy
Manager,ProjectDevelopment
“Manager, Project Development at Clearway Energy. Skills: Renewable energy project development, Full project lifecycle management, Stakeholder management, Financial diligence. Development of wind, solar, and energy storage projects. Lead the development of a portfolio of projects”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful commercial operation of projects; Reduce exposure to permitting risks; Optimize development schedules; Create additional project value; Secure project transmission; Obtaining cash equity, tax equity, and/or project debt commitments prior to the start of construction, and at term conversion
Industry & Context.
Exercise independent judgment
Ability to travel as required (>25%), Clearway will not sponsor non-immigrant visas for this position (H-1B, TN, E-3, etc.)
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, economics, finance, environmental science, or a related field, Minimum of 5 years of experience in the renewable energy industry in the U. S., Direct experience in full life-cycle development of utility-scale solar and/or wind projects, Experience and familiarity with all facets of land development: landowner engagement and negotiation/contracting, title resolution, subdivision, agricultural land use/water restrictions, land (ALTA) surveys, GIS, and other real estate elements as required, Experience managing project schedules and project budgets, Experience managing cross-functional employee groups (i. e. , project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies to execute on a project development strategy, Knowledge of governmental mandates, environmental regulations, or customer/market signals that impact or facilitate new development of renewable projects in MISO, and/or ERCOT and SPP, Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to successfully communicate in all situations with internal and external stakeholders, Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment, Ability to travel as required (>25%)
Nice to Have
Preferred experience developing projects in multiple technologies, Experience in MISO, ERCOT, SPP, or similar markets, An understanding of the development life cycle of wind, solar, and storage projects, Exposure to the benefits and concerns of renewable energy, Advanced study in business, finance, law, environmental science, or public policy, Battery storage experience a plus
What You'll Do.
and energy storage projects
Lead the development of a portfolio of projects
Work with Origination
and Construction teams across the full project lifecycle
Maintain industry relationships/contacts and current knowledge of market drivers
and competitive dynamics
Manage and execute the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects from initial project proposal and siting
through to permitting
and handover to construction
and implement creative or alternative project development approaches
Direct and conduct due diligence on development-stage projects and portfolio acquisitions
Manage and administer development services agreements with local/regional development manage network of local project stakeholders
Collaborate with the engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints
schedule implications
interconnection applications
Coordinate and provide input to project interconnection requests
load-flow and congestion studies
and other necessary aspects of securing project transmission
Lead or support the negotiation and diligence of critical project contracts and agreements
Conduct a critical review of project pro forma models
Lead projects through financing diligence efforts
Market development-stage projects for new power purchase and offtake agreements
Submit responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs)
Create and manage project budgets and schedules
Navigate internal project stage-gate reviews and investment decisions
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with the Origination, Engineering, Project Finance, and Construction teams; Manage and administer development services agreements with local/regional development manage network of local project stakeholders; Collaborate with the engineering team and external consultants; Manage cross-functional employee groups (i. e. , project teams) and external stakeholders/agencies
Communication Scope
Interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to successfully communicate in all situations with internal and external stakeholders
Process & Methodology
Manage and execute the development of complex large-scale renewable energy projects, Manage project schedules, Manage project budgets, Create and manage project budgets and schedules, Ability to manage simultaneous projects/work streams, Set priorities
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