Project Development Associate Director

Contexte et environnement

At Total Energies, we are accelerating the shift toward a cleaner, smarter, more resilient energy future. As a Project Development Associate Director, you will be at the forefront of developing some of the most innovative behind‑the‑meter (BTM) solar and battery energy storage (BESS) projects in the United States.

• High visibility:
  Work directly with executive leadership, strategic customers, and cross‑functional teams.
• Direct impact:
  Your projects help decarbonize commercial operations across the country.
• Innovation:
  Engage with advanced solar, BESS, and distributed energy technologies.
• Growth:
  Be part of a rapidly expanding U.S. renewables business backed by a global energy leader.
• Purpose:
  
  Every project you deliver moves the needle on the clean energy transition.

• Project Leadership & Execution
  Manage the full development lifecycle for BTM solar and BESS projects, from contract execution to NTP; oversee project budgets, schedules, milestones, and risk assessments; coordinate internal and external project meetings; lead negotiations and execution of contract changes prior to NTP.
• Technical & Regulatory Coordination
  Oversee environmental, biological, engineering, and permitting processes at the local, state, and federal levels; direct interconnection activities; identify pre‑construction issues and support resolution before obtaining building permits.
• Stakeholder & Consultant Management
  Maintain proactive relationships with customers, utilities, landowners, permitting agencies, and stakeholders; manage third‑party consultants; liaise with technical teams to optimize layouts and planning.
• Commercial & Internal Alignment
  Prepare and deliver project updates to senior management; support internal approvals, project handovers, and financial model development; evaluate new opportunities and pricing development; advise Land Acquisition Specialists on bankable agreements.
• Portfolio & Organizational Contribution
  Contribute to development pipeline strategy, long‑term planning, and annual budgets; support project finance and sell‑down material preparation; monitor and improve development processes and portfolio performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• 5–7 years of experience in development, permitting, land, and interconnection for solar and/or BESS projects.
• Strong understanding of environmental regulations, permitting processes, incentives, and market dynamics in CAISO, ERCOT, PJM, and other U.S. power markets.
• Experience negotiating and managing MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts, LOIs, lease/tolling agreements, and O&M contracts.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information effectively to diverse audiences.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel), MS Project, and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to travel 20–30% to support project needs.

• Subject‑matter expertise in areas such as real estate, finance, environmental permitting, or tax incentives.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• Experience overseeing consultants and managing multiple parallel development work streams.

Total Energies valorise la diversité, promeut le développement individuel et offre des opportunités d'emploi égales à tous les candidats.