Development Manager

Innergex • Full-time • San Diego, CA, San Diego County, CA, US • $84.30k - $145.30k / year • 1d ago

Why should you join our team? Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. is an independent renewable energy producer with an extensive and growing portfolio of assets in Canada, the United States, France and Chile. The Corporation develops, acquires, owns and operates hydroelectric facilities, wind farms, solar farms and energy storage facilities. For more than 30 years, Innergex has believed in a world where abundant renewable energy promotes healthier communities and creates shared prosperity. We are convinced that generating power from renewable sources will lead the way to a better world. We remain committed to responsible growth that balances people, our planet, and prosperity. We believe in offering an engaging, inclusive and supportive work environment where each team member can thrive. Your contribution This role will report to the SVP Development - North America and will be responsible for leading the development activities of utility-scale solar, wind, hydro, and battery storage projects primarily located in Eastern USA. The successful candidate will be involved in all stages of project development, from early-stage inception or acquisition through the handover to the construction team, and ultimately to the operations team. Your experience, your analytical skills, your ability to effectively work on several projects at the same time within multi-disciplinary project teams across multiple offices and time zones, your organizational and collaborative skills, and your meticulousness will make you the ideal candidate. Your day-to-day Identify, initiate, and pursue new development opportunities (greenfield, early, and mid-stage acquisitions); Lead development of Indigenous partnerships and support ongoing relationship building activities; Collaborate with development colleagues, internal project specialists and oversee outside consultants to support all aspects of project development, including land acquisition, resource analysis, environmental studies, permitting, outreach, interconnection and transmission, regulatory, legal, engineering and design, and financial modeling; Work closely with the origination team to identify, negotiate, and close project offtake opportunities and provide support for RFP submittals; Maintain and coordinate relevant development activities and timelines; Evaluate, analyze, and make recommendations to management regarding project viability and economics; Manage project expenditures and develop, manage, and maintain project budgets; Prepare required documentation to submit projects to senior management for approval; Report on project development status to management via oral and written reports and participate in weekly management meetings and calls; Manage the handover to the Construction team and support Engineering and Construction teams during the construction process; Support the Finance and Legal departments during interaction with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.) in order to ensure transaction terms are favorable; Lead and/or assist with the negotiations of commercial agreements with the goal of maximizing value creation. Your skills, our requirements Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or equivalent; Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience successfully developing utility-scale wind, hydro and/or solar projects; Experience developing projects within Eastern US markets, an asset; Experience working with Indigenous groups or partners; Experience relating to partnership management and contract negotiations; Experience in coordinating studies and project development activities with cross-functional resources, peers, and outside consultants to ensure project is progressing on schedule; Knowledge and experience with key project contracts: Power Purchase Agreements, Generator Interconnection Agreements, Turbine and Equipment Supply Agreements, Partnership and Purchase and Sale Agreements, and Operations & Maintenance Agreements; Deep understanding of origination and experience with power procurement RFP processes; Prior success driving the development processes and procedures (real estate, environmental, permitting, interconnection and transmission, finance and outreach), development timelines, and the stakeholders involved in successful project development. Additional considerations The position could be based remotely within the USA. This position is a P3 level with a base salary of $84,300-145,300 exclusive of fringe benefits and/or potential bonuses. Pay Transparency Statement Compensation for roles at Innergex varies depending on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, education, and level of experience. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Our benefits Competitive salary and annual bonus; Three weeks vacation in the first year of employment and paid vacation during the holiday season; Insurance coverage, 100% paid by Innergex, effective the first day of employment; 401K retirement plan with employer participation; Electric vehicle (E-VIP) incentive program; Hybrid work model; Career development opportunities; Offices accessible by public transportation. Innergex is an equal opportunity employer that values each person’s unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents. Innergex is committed to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment and bases all employment decisions on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. The key to our success as a global company is to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. www.innergex.com Please note that only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. J-18808-Ljbffr