Development Manager

Job Description

Job Description

About Terawatt Infrastructure

Terawatt Infrastructure is the leader in financing, developing, and operating electric vehicle charging solutions. Our mission is to power electrified fleets with the most reliable network of charging centers. With increasing demand for electric vehicles, we are facing a once-in-a-century technology transition. The market for EV charging infrastructure is expected to grow to $1 trillion by 2040. The nation needs a long-term partner in the inevitable transition to all-electric transportation. At Terawatt, you will join your team in delivering quality end-to-end charging solutions.

At Terawatt, we own, develop, operate, and maintain charging sites and operational solutions to form the backbone of commercial EV transport in the U.S. We execute humbly and with urgency to provide energy and charging solutions that delight our clients and support the transition to clean, electrified transport.

Impact on Climate Change :

Transportation creates 23% of all greenhouse gas emissions each year. Electrifying transportation is priority #1 to impact climate change. By electrifying fleets, we can mitigate more than 70% of mobility CO2 urban emissions, remove 50% of city air pollution, and help fleet operators meet Net Zero commitments.

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

Role Description

As a Development Manager at Terawatt, you will lead development deals for Terawatt Charging Centers. Your key responsibilities will include leading the full development lifecycle including : site due diligence, entitlement, design, permitting, pre-construction, support to the construction team during the build period, and leading the investment from inception to operation. You will work closely with the company’s management team including the Real Estate, Energy, Finance, Revenue, Legal, and Construction to deliver high quality projects on time and on schedule. Additionally, you will own the assumptions for the financial modeling of development projects, iterate on the model throughout the lifetime of the investment, and present memorandums to executive leadership.

You will leverage your in-depth experience to deliver projects that delight customers. A growth mindset, attention to detail, and strong communication skills are essential for success; you will encounter many “first of their kind” situations as the market continues to develop. You will regularly interact with external stakeholders, including contractors, consultants, customers, and local authorities, and will be expected to travel to project sites as necessary for the successful outcomes of your projects.

By delivering world class projects, you and the team will allow Terawatt to help an increasing number of fleets to electrify with confidence and decarbonize their operations. This role reports to the Vice President of Development.

Core Responsibilities

• Property acquisition Due Diligence
• Site design
• Property title review
• Project underwriting with the ability to work in financial models
• Entitlements working through multiple local, state, and federal agencies
• Permitting processes and requirements for both on and off-site work
• Strong command of the pre-construction and construction process working very closely with the internal Terawatt construction managers as well as external contractors
• Creating and maintaining complex development schedules
• Prepare RFP documents, review vendor proposals, and award contracts
• Strong command of the legal and contract process for developments and the ability to collaborate with internal and external counsel
• Customer focused, striving to delight both internal and external customers. This position will work very closely with the Terawatt Business Development team.
• Ability to present confidently to internal and external stakeholders including elected officials, community interest groups, AHJs, Terawatt executive team, Board of Directors, and Investment Committees
• Ability to work three days a week in our San Francisco headquarters and willingness to travel as needed to the Southern California region for various site responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. This salary range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. The successful candidate’s starting salary will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills, experience, interview performance, and geographic location.

This role is eligible for : Terawatt Equity Plan, Terawatt Bonus Plan, Flexible Time Off (FTO) for vacation, personal, or sick use, Healthcare insurance (medical, dental, vision), FSA, Commuter Benefits, 401K, Paid Parental Leave (based on program eligibility requirements)

We are building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. At Terawatt, we continuously strive to foster inclusion, humility, energizing relationships, and belonging, and welcome new ideas. We're growing and want you to grow with us. We encourage people from all backgrounds to apply.

If a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of the position, please contact people@terawattinfrastructure.com .

Terawatt Infrastructure is an equal-opportunity employer.