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Quality Solar

Solar Project Coordinator

Glenview, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Residential & Commercial Solar Construction Job Overview Quality Solar is seeking an organized ... You will be responsible for managing a high-volume pipeline of active projects, coordinating ...

Quality Solar

Solar Project Coordinator

Des Plaines, IL · On-site

$55K - $70K/yr

Residential & Commercial Solar Construction Job Overview Quality Solar is seeking an organized ... You will be responsible for managing a high-volume pipeline of active projects, coordinating ...

Joulent

Manager, Project Development

Houston, TX · On-site

Position Overview The Manager, Project Development will lead the end-to-end development of thermal ... Familiarity with hybrid solar and BESS integration a plus * Strong commercial acumen and ability to ...

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Development Manager - Project Development (West)

Irving, TX • Hybrid

Vistra Energy
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Full-time

Re-posted 4 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Oversee all project development activities for power generation projects, including permitting, land acquisition, and stakeholder relations.

  • Coordinate with internal teams and external stakeholders to support project interconnection, power marketing, and legal and procurement processes.

  • Manage project schedule and budget, and report progress to Vistra management.

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Company rating: 9.0 out of 10

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Job description

If you have what it takes to become part of the Vistra family and would like to start a promising career with a global leader, take a look at the exciting employment opportunities that are currently available and apply online.

Job Summary

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies - simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other power development projects in the West and regulated power markets. The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for overseeing all project development activities through a transition to construction including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and overseeing 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.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
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.
Support development of regional growth strategies.
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. Experience in development in the West and regulated 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
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale power generation projects to successful close
Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient "hand-offs" throughout the Development lifecycle

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Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, TexasTexas
We are a company of people committed to: Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication. If this describes you, then apply today!
If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

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