Sr Project Developer

Job Description: The Sr Project Developer supports all development and construction activities associated with new generation projects. Supports project budget updates, oversight of contractors and consultants that support site development and construction activities, administers the associated contracts, ensures site compliance with environmental and other permits, regulatory requirements, safety requirements, and quality of the development and construction. This position maintains key business, public and stakeholder relationships and includes interaction with landowners, county employees, contractors, consultants, and other stakeholders and coordinates with other department to complete development and construction tasks. The position supports various calculations, reports, analyses, document control and other activities needed to complete due diligence, development and construction activities.
Responsibilities:

• Support activities for self-developed projects as well as due diligence efforts and oversight of progress for projects purchased from developers.
• Development activities include site evaluation, land acquisition, title policy coverage, environmental studies, obtaining interconnection rights, completing renewable resource and energy assessments, and supporting and securing local, state and federal permits as required.
• Oversee site construction activities including contractor performance relative to schedule, quality, safety and compliance.
• Perform various calculations and analysis supporting the development and construction of new wind generation projects.
• Perform activities supporting contract negotiation efforts for asset purchase agreement contracts, balance of plant contracts, and major equipment procurement contracts.
• Monitor and report on performance related to safety, compliance, budget, schedule and quality for all site development and construction activity.
• Participate in meetings with developers, consultants, contractors, inspectors, landowners and other stakeholders in site development and construction activities.
• Perform any additional responsibilities as requested or assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, physical sciences, math, finance, accounting or related field or equivalent work experience. (6 years of related, progressive work experience would be needed for candidates applying for this position who do not possess a bachelor's degree.)
• 6 or more years of operations, construction, development or renewable industry related experience; with two years in a senior technical/leadership role preferred.
• Willingness to travel to various sites; approximately 50% of job duties will be performed at development or construction sites.
• Know and understand each party's contractual obligations and rights associated with site development and construction agreements.
• Experience being involved and knowledgeable from the development phase through completion of construction.
• Maintain the professional competence, knowledge and skills necessary to effectively complete responsibilities; enhance job knowledge and abilities by taking personal responsibility for professional development and training.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills including presentation skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills and leadership abilities.
• Effective organization, analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Planning and budgeting skills; ability to prioritize and handle multiple issues, tasks and projects concurrently.
• Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without an accommodation.
• We celebrate diversity, equity and inclusion, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status (except as required by law), gender (including gender identity and expression), sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, familial or parental status, marital status or any other category protected by applicable local, state or U.S. federal law.

Job Info

Job Identification: 10001844

Job Category: Renewable Generation

Posting Date: 2024-10-14

Apply Before: 2024-11-03T19:35:00+00:00

Job Schedule: Full time

Locations: 1615 Locust Street, Des Moines, IA, 50309, US

Salary Range: $115,900 to $163,600

Business: BHE Renewables, LLC

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Location: Des Moines, Iowa, US

Posted Date: 10/15/2024