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Director Infrastructure Project Finance Jobs in Tennessee

Type One Energy

Manager, Project Finance

Knoxville, TN · On-site

Experience with large energy or infrastructure projects, and FOAK projects * Strong understanding of project finance, risk allocation and contractual bankability * Experience working with banks ...

Protech Services Group Inc

$110 - $165/hr

Description To manage complex infrastructure and development projects. This role will be overseeing ... Direct experience managing DevOps-related projects and workflows. * Communication: Exceptional ...

SpaceXAI

Energy & Infrastructure Counsel

Memphis, TN · On-site

... project finance elements that enable multi-billion-dollar-scale infrastructure investments ... Partner closely with engineering, security, procurement, business development, and finance teams to ...

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What is the difference between Director Infrastructure Project Finance vs Infrastructure Project Manager?

AspectDirector Infrastructure Project FinanceInfrastructure Project Manager
CredentialsTypically requires finance, economics, or related degrees; certifications like CFA or PMP are commonUsually holds engineering, construction management, or related degrees; PMP certification often preferred
Work EnvironmentStrategic roles involving financial analysis, funding negotiations, and high-level decision makingOperational roles focused on project execution, scheduling, and team management
Employer & Industry UsageFinancial institutions, infrastructure developers, government agenciesConstruction firms, engineering companies, infrastructure contractors

The main difference is that the Director Infrastructure Project Finance focuses on financial strategy, funding, and high-level planning, while the Infrastructure Project Manager handles day-to-day project execution and management. Both roles are essential but operate at different levels within infrastructure projects.

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Manager, Project Finance

Type One Energy

Knoxville, TN • On-site

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Join us in our mission to commercialize fusion energy
About Type One Energy
Type One Energy Group is mission-driven to provide sustainable, affordable fusion power to the world. Established in 2019 and venture-backed in 2023, the company is led by a team of globally recognized fusion scientists with a strong track record of building state-of-the-art stellarator fusion machines, together with veteran business leaders experienced in scaling companies and commercializing energy technologies.
If you are searching for the best new ideas and share our vision, join us as a Manager, Project Finance. This is what you need to know:
Location: Knoxville, TN, United States
Salary: Highly Competitive Plus Benefits
Contract: Permanent, full time
Reporting to: VP, Commercial Operations
Your role in the mission:
The Manager, Project Finance will support the financing strategy for Infinity Two and future Type One Energy projects. The role will work with banks, advisers, investors and suppliers to help develop a financeable project structure and translate financing requirements into Type One Energy's commercial and contractual arrangements.
Key responsibilities
  • Support development of the financing strategy and capital structure for Infinity Two
  • Work directly with banks, financial advisers, investors and other financing partners
  • Coordinate external advisers supporting project financing
  • Develop financial models, financing scenarios and project economics
  • Translate lender and investor requirements into actions for commercial, legal, engineering and procurement teams
  • Ensure major supply and project contracts support financing requirements
  • Help structure performance guarantees, warranties, liability provisions and other forms of supplier support
  • Identify opportunities for equipment finance, and vendor finance
  • Support development of bankable offtake and revenue arrangements
  • Assess project risks and how they should be allocated between Type One Energy, suppliers, investors and other counterparties
  • Support project ownership, SPV and investment structuring
  • Support lender and investor due diligence and financing execution

What you'll need:
  • 10+ years' relevant experience in project finance, infrastructure finance, energy finance, investment banking or project development
  • Experience with large energy or infrastructure projects, and FOAK projects
  • Strong understanding of project finance, risk allocation and contractual bankability
  • Experience working with banks, investors and financial advisers
  • Strong financial modelling and commercial skills

We offer:
In addition to a basic salary and yearly bonus, you will also get...
  • A hybrid work policy
  • Stock options
  • Relocation allowance
  • Insurance plans
  • Retirement options
  • And many more great voluntary benefits

Type One Energy applies proven advanced manufacturing methods, modern computational physics and high-field superconducting magnets to develop its optimized stellarator fusion energy system. Our FusionDirect development program pursues the lowest-risk, shortest-schedule path to a fusion power plant over the coming decade, using a partner-intensive and capital-efficient strategy.
Type One Energy is committed to community engagement in the development and deployment of its clean energy technology. For more information, visit www.typeoneenergy.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
Export Control Compliance Notice
This position may require access to technology, technical data, software, or other information that is subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws, including obtaining any required government authorizations.
Type One Energy is a Global, U.S.-based company that develops and utilizes technologies subject to U.S. export control and trade compliance regulations. Certain positions may require access to controlled technologies, technical data, software, or other information regulated by U.S. Export Control Laws.
For positions involving access to export-controlled technology or information, the Company may be required to determine whether any government authorization or license is needed before such access can be provided. Any offer of employment for such positions may be contingent upon the Company's ability to comply with applicable U.S. Export Control Laws and obtain any required government authorizations.
U.S. Employment Eligibility Verification
For positions based in the United States, Type One Energy participates in E-Verify and verifies the identity and employment authorization of newly hired employees in accordance with applicable federal law. Employees hired to work in the United States will be required to complete the Form I-9 employment eligibility verification process upon hire.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Type One Energy is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, business needs, and compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Candidate Privacy
Type One Energy collects personal information from applicants for recruitment, hiring, and related business purposes. We process applicant information in accordance with applicable privacy and data protection laws and take reasonable measures to protect the confidentiality and security of personal information. By applying for a position, you acknowledge that your personal information may be collected, used, stored, transferred, and disclosed as necessary to evaluate your candidacy, conduct pre-employment screenings where permitted by law, and comply with legal and regulatory requirements.

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