Development Manager Dispatchable Lead

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Development Manager Dispatchable Lead

Position Summary:

This position will lead the Generation Development Project Managers and the oversight of the technical evaluation, due diligence, and development of conceptual and proposed generation projects within the Corporate and Project Development (CPD) organization. More specifically, this position will initiate and develop combustion turbine and other dispatchable generation projects that are responsive to identified resource needs to ensure adherence to technical standards across the regions to effectively develop cost effective, high reliability, and timely projects.

Ensure effective collaboration of multi-disciplinary teams in appraising, selecting and defining technical and performance parameters for proposed generation projects consistent with corporate strategy and engineering & construction best practices.

Provide integrated support to Xcel Energy's Corporate Development, Supply Chain, Transmission, Major Projects Group and Regulatory groups to develop and deploy commercial strategy, equipment and services contracting strategy, and risk response. Support the negotiation of key contracts, including purchase and sale agreements, equipment and services supply, operations and maintenance agreements, and development engineering studies. Manage the projects with a matrixed team through the conceptual and development phases and ensures proper handover to the project management team for the execution phase.

Development Manager Dispatchable Lead

The Development Manager for Dispatchable Generation will lead the development of generation projects through the pre-construction phase, ensuring projects are fully prepared for successful execution. This role provides leadership to cross-functional teams, including project managers, engineers and subject matter experts, to deliver projects that meet technical standards, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices. The position focuses on rigorous technical evaluation, engineering coordination, and compliance oversight.

The Development Manager ensures all development activities are completed and properly transitioned to the project management team for the execution phase. This leader will champion innovation in dispatchable generation and optimize development processes to support efficient, high-quality project delivery.

Essential Responsibilities:

* Lead the coordination of technical tasks during the feasibility and development phases of generation projects within Corporate and Project Development (CPD). On behalf of the CPD and Major Projects Group, manage collaboration with Corporate Development, Legal, Regulatory Affairs, Supply Chain, Siting & Land Rights, Energy Supply Operations, Energy Supply Asset Analytics, 3rd party development organizations, consultants and others to fully assess and define technical parameters including, but not limited to, performance evaluations, operational requirements, permitting, site suitability assessments, constructability reviews, RFP/RFQ bid package development, environmental studies, project performance parameters, project cost estimates and schedules, project cash flow forecasts and budgets, project risk assessments, and QA/QC requirements

* Provide leadership & coordination of multi-disciplinary, matrixed project teams to perform technical due diligence and engineering development tasks to fully develop project scope, project estimate, project schedule, preliminary engineering, construction, and overall execution strategy. Identify options and execution strategy to mitigate risks and engineering analysis, project value analyses, executive and detailed reports regarding project outcomes and technical problem solutions. Develop and track cross-departmental actions items and milestones, including cost tracking and reconciliation.

* Provide assurance for the application of technical specifications, best practices and continuous improvement of the generation program across the development portfolio, including the standardized application of Xcel Energy, CPD, Major Projects Group, and engineering and capital project management policies. Ensure knowledge management of lessons learned and best practices for generation project development and design. Foster engagement with key stakeholders within the generation power industry to keep abreast of the latest technological advancements in technology.

* Provide technical analysis and data for required federal, state, and public utility commission filings, and testimony necessary to develop potential projects and meet submittal milestones. Represent Xcel Energy in public and private stakeholder meetings in regard to activities related to development of…