Senior Development Manager

Vestas-Steelhead Americas is looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Development Manager who will be responsible for overseeing the execution of a portfolio of projects under their assignment. Subject to the discretion of the Associate Director of Development, the Head of Development, and Steelhead leadership, the Senior Development Manager may be responsible for one or two direct reports on their regional development team. Responsibilities consist of advancing the project development efforts for renewable energy development projects under the Senior Development Manager's purview and collaborating and overseeing cross-functional teams responsible for the origination, acquisition, due diligence, advancement, and commercialization of renewable energy projects within the Senior Development Manager's purview. 

Senior Development Manager

Responsibilities:

Management, Communication and Reporting:

• Execute regional, department, and company-wide strategy with respect to regional project development
• Lead and facilitate all reporting through consistent project information tracking via internal tracking systems and reports
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks while maintaining development budget and schedule and anticipating upcoming major decisions
• Facilitate internal approval process, including providing subject matter expertise and major decision recommendations
• Participate in regular development partnership meetings
• Inform and collaborate with cross-functional teams on a regular basis
• Liaise with all internal stakeholders as required to facilitate decision approval at appropriate milestones
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with internal teams across business development, engineering, wind resource, construction, sales, service, legal, finance, and various subject matter experts

Development and Project Management:

• In coordination with the real estate managers, execute, manage, and support land acquisition campaigns, including identification of landowners, initiating contact, and negotiating land agreements, including but not limited to energy leases, purchase and sale contracts, collection and transmission line easements, access road easements, and right of way easements
• Maintain existing landowner communications with project update phone calls and letters, newsletters, project update meetings, and presentations
• Oversee and coordinate discussions and negotiations with external parties, such as contractors, community members, permit agencies, utilities, and other involved individuals, ensuring proper handling of local, state, and federal permitting processes
• Manage consultants - for example, environmental, engineering, aviation, and biological consultants on projects - including engagement, contracting, scope management, invoice review and approval, and discontinuation of efforts
• Collaborate with engineering team and external consultants to evaluate site layouts and constraints, technology options, schedule implications, interconnection applications and studies
• Negotiate key project agreements such as Road Use Agreements, Conditional Use Permits and Tax Abatements
• Facilitate contracting for pre-construction activities such as preliminary geotechnical engineering, preliminary engineering.

Business Development:

• Coordinate real estate due diligence, review seller-provided materials, and provide risk assessment for acquisition opportunities.
• Support Business Development in accomplishing milestones for attractive growth opportunities like development investments, acquisitions, joint ventures, and eventual project sales
• Support pipeline growth through acquisition via opportunity prospecting and due diligence of developer and project (and the management of involved regional project development team efforts)
• Support pipeline commercialization by serving as the subject matter expert on a project's development fundamentals, participating in discussions with potential project sponsors, and the management of involved regional project development team efforts
• Prospect investment opportunities and provide valuable support to the diligence process for acquisition opportunities, including evaluating developer capabilities and project level risks
• Support the Finance and Legal departments during interaction with third parties (tax equity, construction financing, etc.) to ensure transaction terms are favorable

People and Culture:

• At the discretion of leadership, serve as the reporting manager for one or two direct reports
• Coordinate with leadership and the People and Culture Team regarding team management issues, as necessary

Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree in business, Engineering or related discipline; MBA or related Masters' degree.
• A minimum of 4 years' experience in renewable energy development, with solid experience in management of multiple wind energy development projects
• Has comprehensive knowledge and capabilities in all the aspects of project development, including key project agreements/contracts, commercial markets, Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), permitting, transmission and interconnection, land acquisition, and financial analysis
• Has extensive experience in and understanding of the North American power sector, including legal/regulatory aspects, market environment, competition, stakeholders, counterparties, and other areas that impact growth initiatives.
• Has a background in leading projects through financial close at Notice to Proceed (NTP) and Commercial Operation Date (COD).
• Mature working knowledge of environmental sensitivities, development challenges, permitting and interconnection processes.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships and interface effectively with cross-functional employee groups and external stakeholders
• Comfortable managing several tasks and prioritizing competing demands in a fast-paced work environment
• Strategic and creative problem-solver who is interested in assessing, solving, communicating, and implementing strategic solutions to complex, multifaceted challenges
• Proficient negotiating and problem-solving skills with emphasis on attention to detail
• Has an extensive network of relationships among key stakeholders in the market / industry
• Has developed effective skills in both communication and presentations
• Understands financial models, risks, rewards, and what drives value in greenfield projects / acquisition opportunities.
• Has knowledge in developing, negotiating, and executing complex project agreements.
• Can be an effective spokesperson and public representative for Vestas Americas.
• Willing to travel regularly within US and Canada (expected 20-50%)

Competencies:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook, Project, OneNote and Teams)
• Problem solving skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with others
• Ability to interact frequently with others in a professional, courteous manner
• Ability to travel to job sites as needed

What We Offer:

We offer an exciting position with great development opportunities in an inspiring environment at the world's largest wind turbine producer. We value initiative, collaboration, accountability, and accuracy. You will become part of an international environment with a focus on sustainability and safety and you will work among colleagues who support each other.

• Attractive salary and one of the most comprehensive benefits plans in the industry
• Great benefits coverage that includes dental and vision
• Generous Paid Time Off policies 
• Great 401(k) plan (with employer match)
• Tuition assistance

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About Vestas
Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore. 
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 185 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field. 
With 30,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future. 
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity. 
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