Central Region Development Manager – Renewable Energy

Ecoplexus Inc. (www.ecoplexus.com) is a leading renewables developer, owner, and operator with end-to-end execution capabilities, including all phases of development, financing, EPC, O&M, and asset management. The company focuses on utility-scale solar and energy storage projects in the 75-400 MW range in the U.S. We’ve successfully developed 90 projects representing over $1 Billion in project value in the US from greenfield site selection to commercial operation. Ecoplexus is supported by KKR and affiliated investors.  

Manage the day to day development tasks for a set of large, and complex renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle from initiation to handoff to construction. Supervise, coordinate and review the work of multiple development functions, consultants, technicians and others and be accountable for the execution of performance on complex multi-discipline or multi-geography projects with teams working across geographies. This position will work closely with interconnection, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, GIS, finance, and engineering staff and teams to achieve project and company goals. The position reports to the Director of Development for the Central Region, and geographic focus will be the MISO, ERCOT, and SPP market regions. 

• Deliver development projects on time and on budget.

• Coordinate, and guide the broader development team in achieving the objectives for 

individual, and portfolios of projects.

• Provide input to and support quarterly and annual regional development objectives and  budget planning. 

• Develop and set vision for development strategies throughout the development life cycle 

of a renewable solar + storage and/or wind project.

• Estimates staffing needs and schedules and assigns work to meet completion date.

• Track project risk throughout the development cycle, provide risk assessments and mitigations to Regional Director/VP.

• Participate in the development of key account and utility relationships, support origination of contracts with such key accounts.

• Develop proposal strategies, RFP processes or similar, and negotiate terms for vendors  and consultants who participate in the development process.

• Develop/maintain business relationships with key consultants and vendors

• Help manage adherence to environmental and safety rules and regulations with  development team members.

• Research and stay informed of critical client and industry regulations and issues.

• 3+ years of experience and a strong record of accomplishment in relevant roles
• Renewable energy, power industry, or project management experience required, Project Development experience in MISO, ERCOT, and SPP preferred
• Skilled at organization and problem solving throughout the development life cycle. 
• Strong project, process and organizational skills including creating and managing project budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively with, and manage, cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously, with varying complexities and urgencies presented day to day
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor’s Degree required; master’s degree preferred. 
• Experience working in MS Office Suite (Office, Excel, and Powerpoint) and Google Cloud Applications (Google Docs, Sheets, Presentations)

Ecoplexus offers a competitive salary, strong bonus structures, and a benefits program.

Ecoplexus is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

No third-party solicitations will be accepted for this or any other Ecoplexus position.

Check us out at:  http://www.ecoplexus.com/about-us/