Development Manager - Project Development (MISO/PJM/NYISO/ISONE)

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Job Summary

This role serves as Development Manager for commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar project development in the MISO / PJM / NYISO and ISONE power markets.

The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use and environmental approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and advancing projects through the interconnection process.

Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects.

The Development Manager will be responsible for managing schedule and budget and reporting to Vistra management. Candidate will work a hybrid schedule from one of Vistra's plants or regional offices in the North / Northeast IL, PA, OH.

Up to 30% travel (PA, VA, OH, NY, MA) is expected.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

• Support development of regional growth strategies.
• Execute project development strategy in the region.
• Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including, customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.
• Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region and support offtake negotiations.
• Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
• Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites

Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements

• 5+ years project development experience in the energy industry. Experience in Midwest or Northeast territories is strongly preferred.
• General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the Development processes
• Strong written and oral communication; proven ability to negotiate and persuade others
• Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
• Ability to work with and manage confidential information
• Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
• BA / BS / MS / MBA in engineering, environmental or business disciplines

Key Metrics

• Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close
• Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient "hand-offs" throughout the Development lifecycle

Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Dallas Office

Illinois

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If this describes you, then apply today!

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