Director of BD, Renewables Our client is a turn-key energy solutions contractor experiencing rapid growth within their renewable division. This firm is looking to bring on a Director of Business Development to spearhead the development of solar, energy storage, and hybrid renewable energy projects in the U.S.
Key Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree. A graduate degree (MBA) is desirable. Minimum of six (6) years of experience in renewable energy project development (preferably commercial, industrial, utility scale, and community solar).Successful track record of executing complex energy projects and/or transactions. Strong leadership skills and ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic. As part of a lean and dynamic team, the candidate must be able to plan, oversee, and personally execute numerous projects simultaneously, work well under pressure, and adjust to changing priorities.
Key Responsibilities:
Own and execute greenfield project development strategy.
Lead development of renewable energy projects from inception to successful financial close, working with in-house and external subject matter experts.
Work closely with internal and external resources to structure, negotiate, and close project transactions.
Maintain a thorough and current knowledge of solar electric market conditions, rebate and tax incentives, and electric utility rate schedules.
Develop projects with PPA / EaaS / Community Solar offtake structures.
Responsible for budget and driving profitability of renewable energy projects.
Work with regulatory and policy experts to incorporate policy, incentives, and power market changes into development strategy.
Provide input into company business plan and development strategy.
