Business Development Manager

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The role of the Business Development Manager is to support the Renewable Energy Division, especially for the business development of new utility-scale renewable energy generation projects from the project identification stage through financial closing and start of construction. The Business Development Manager will work in the office alongside the Vice President of Renewable Energy Division.

Main accountabilities:

• Manage the identification of prospective utility-scale renewable energy projects that possess suitable electric transmission access and site characteristics.
• Establish and maintain relationships with market participants, including developers and independent power producers (IPPs), to identify potential projects.
• Take responsibility for managing the project pipeline and providing progress reports as required.
• Conduct financial analysis and modeling for the projects.
• Monitor and analyze power market dynamics and relevant regulatory discussions.
• Manage the financing strategy for projects, including tax equity arrangements.
• Lead and execute development activities for assigned project(s), from inception to shovel-ready status.
• Manage the internal project development team, ensuring alignment of workstreams with project schedule and budget, while motivating the team to efficiently pursue project goals.
• Coordinate with contractors and consultants to prepare various studies (environmental, technical, financial, etc.) required for the project, in collaboration with external legal and financial advisors and other relevant parties, as instructed by the supervisor.
• Attend periodic meetings with advisors such as Financial Advisor, Tax Advisor, and Insurance Advisor, and provide detailed meeting minutes.

Direct reports:  

Renewable Energy Division

Travel:

10% – 30%

Location:

Houston, TX

Minimum qualifications:

• 5+ years of business development or other relevant experience
• Experience of transactions for finance arrangement for renewable energy project
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office software
• BL degree required
• Good business acumen
• Knowledge and experience for finance arrangement such as tax equity, project finance
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred qualifications:

• 8+ years of business development or other relevant experience
• Business development and Project finance are preferred major fields
• Self-starter with excellent interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and experience of several transactions for renewable business related

Behavioral requirements:

• Problem-solving skills and high attention to detail
• Self-motivated and independent worker
• Detail oriented to ensure accuracy in all documentation
• Adapt to environmental and workflow changes
• Ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
• Comfort dealing with ambiguity and the ability to work independently
• Ability to ensure timely collection of documentation and ensure complete for submittal
• Excellent organizational skills required

Physical demands & working conditions:
• Sitting/Standing/Flexibility: Ability to stand and sit for eight (8) or more hours when in an office environment
• Lifting: Ability to lift items weighing up to 25 pounds
• Safety: Ability to understand and communicate safety precautions when necessary