Director Development

Director Development

Location:

Houston, Texas, US, 77002

JERA Americas Inc. is part of a global energy company, supporting the transition to a cleaner, more sustainable world while fulfilling our responsibility to provide a safe and stable supply of reliable and affordable energy. The Company is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based JERA, which stands for Japan's Energy for a New Era. JERA has committed to achieving net zero CO2 emissions from its businesses by 2050 and is contributing to the development of a sustainable society.

JERA Americas seeks to continue its rapid expansion into renewable energy markets focusing on wind, solar, and cutting-edge technologies for hydrogen production and transportation. To meet the challenges of a fast-growing company, we are searching for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of the equation to provide energy for a new era.

Summary Director, [GEP] Development is primary responsible for providing commercial, contracting leadership and subject matter expertise on energy infrastructure projects including development activities, joint ventures, contract negotiations and execution of business plans for greenfield, brownfield, and mid-stage energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including thermal generation, energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion and long-duration energy storage), renewable energy resources (e.g., solar, wind) low-carbon energy solutions (e.g., hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and direct air capture) and LNG receiving and distribution infrastructure (Regas terminals, FSRU, Break Bulk) as business strategy dictates.

Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Execute on business development activities related to energy infrastructure including thermal, low carbon dispatchable and low carbon technologies.
• Oversee and/or support specific project development activities including create business strategies, project origination, coordination and leading execution efforts with a matrixed and cross functional team.
• Oversee and/or support commercial business development activities and product sales contracts across the full value chain. Work seamlessly with the internal M&A teams.
• Support business development initiatives across various energy infrastructure segments
• Input and expertise on costs and commercial aspects of contracting for engineering, long lead equipment and EPC services to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy in collaboration with internal Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams.
• Oversee and/or support developing commercial terms for joint ventures and specific asset projects including M&A activities
• Support JERA Americas team with communications and interaction with JERA HQ staff on projects, evaluations, budgets and approvals
• Identifying, evaluating and developing energy infrastructure projects.
• Monitor and advancing innovative business concepts and technologies, where relevant, including project development, contracting, economics and logistics with potential partners
• Manage project development teams, prioritizing resources and assignments; employee career development
• Support JERA HQ on an as-need basis
• Help people win at work and support JERA's goals related to environmental stewardship
• Development and review contracts to ensure compliance with pricing, measurement, commitments, and other contract provisions.
• Participate in external engagements and stay abreast of key trends and structures evolving in the external market to infuse into current projects.
• Travel as needed domestically and internationally to meet for business and project development.
• Develop projects in accordance with the JERA America's project delivery framework.
• Performs other duties as assigned

• Desire to work in team-oriented culture with open communication
• Business Acumen and Subject Matter Expertise and Experience
• Skill to work on multiple projects and provide hands-on leadership
• Ability to effectively work with customers and partners to create plans and execute on plans
• Economic analysis and modeling with…