Director of Business Development, Renewables

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.