Senior Development Manager, Chicago
A well-established, industry leading, Global IPP is looking to bring on a Senior Development Manager, joining their highly experienced team based in Chicago. This will be an office-based position, with potential for hybrid flexibility. So if you are located in Chicago or willing to relocate to the area, this opportunity is for you!
This position will be focusing on the advancement of utility-scale wind, solar, and battery storage projects across the Central region. You will be expected to own your projects, from greenfielding to start of construction/hand-off, working closely with SME's and managing cross-functional teams, while serving as project lead.
Ideal Candidate Criteria:
- 6+ years of renewable energy project development experience, utility-scale preferred.
- Experience developing wind, solar, and/or battery storage projects from greenfield to construction, having seen the full project life-cycle with involvement advancing them through each of these stages.
- Wind experience preferred above all technologies, but only having solar/storage experience will be seriously considered, so long as all stages have been managed up to construction. This includes site due diligence, securing land control agreements, environmental and permitting, interconnection, engineering & pre-construction, energy yield, tax abatements, power marketing, and tax equity financing.
- Ability to lead and manage cross-functional teams and junior/associate-level developers
- Works closely with M&A, Commercial, and Technical teams, to lead the due diligence of project acquisitions, determine project's financial attractiveness, and optimize project success in the Central markets.
If this opportunity aligns with your interests and skill sets, please don't hesitate to apply directly today! If you are not based in Chicago or open to relocating there, this will likely not align, but you may be considered for additional opportunities in the future!
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