Job Details
Agilitas Energy, the largest integrated developer and operator of distributed solar and energy storage systems in the Northeast is now hiring a Director of Development.
We are looking for an energetic and results-driven individual with 10+ years of energy development experience.
The Director of Development will be responsible for leading a greenfield origination team, bringing the company s early development and pre-NTP solar and energy storage projects to successful NTP and handover to the Company s EPC group.
Scope of Responsibilities (includes but not limited to):
- Originate and maintain a pipeline of new solar and energy storage opportunities that are consistent with the Company s strategic focus, business plan and project economic thresholds.
- Set and manage the current project course/business plan along with collaborating with the management team in defining the long-term milestones.
- Lead the team to analyze and present candidate greenfield projects through the Company s Technical Review Board, Executive Committee, and Investment Committee approval process.
- Work collaboratively with the senior executives, other departments, and third parties throughout the development cycle to align resources and execute the Company s project development plan, including but not limited to, site control, entitlement, interconnection, environmental, zoning, technical issues and regulatory issues.
- Own and coordinate the Company s response to RFP s and project proposals.
- Provide due diligence support to C-Suite on pre-NTP acquisition targets.
- Negotiate, review and obtain internal approval for contracts such as leases, interconnection agreements, and power purchase agreements.
- Own and optimize the development project proformas and economics, support the corporate and finance teams on financing requirements and due diligence responses.
- Work with the Asset Management Team to develop and maintain key assumptions related to revenue and operating expenses on solar, solar + storage and stand-alone storage. Validate greenfield development projects based on actual results of the current operating fleet.
- Develop relationships with local government, utilities, and other stakeholders.
- Develop a thorough understanding of pertinent State and utility incentive programs.
- Maintain an understanding of the RTO s/ISO s where the Company is developing projects.
- Gather market and competitive intelligence to facilitate the Company s and the department growth strategy.
- Lead, supervise and coach the development team members, control work quality and provide timely and constructive feedback on their performance.
- Provide regular project status updates and reports to the Company s senior executives and the Board.
Qualifications:
- Candidate must have 10+ years experience in a development leadership role with a background in managing individuals targeting multiple markets/incentive programs.
- Candidate must have a working knowledge of project finance and project economics including being able to build project proformas and sensitivity analysis.
- Business or Engineering degree, along with an MBA, would be advantageous.
- The candidate must be confident and competent both as a coach and a player.
- Must have a strong knowledge of the Northeast energy markets.
- Experience in structuring land leases and/or land acquisition transactions required.
- Must be onsite 4 days a week, when not traveling.
- Flexibility in terms of travel and work schedule.
- Ability to work efficiently within time constraints.
- Knowledge and firsthand experience regarding the ability to influence cross-functional teams without direct authority is important to this role.
- Team-oriented with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
Position Requirement:
Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to honor visa sponsorships.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now or in the future.
Position Compensation:
Agilitas Energy employee benefits include (but are not limited to):
- Competitive salary and bonus potential
- Comprehensive health, vision and dental
- Health Savings and Flex Spending Account eligibility
- 401k plan eligibility
- Employee Assistance Program
- Access to Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance
- Access to Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance
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