Director, Project Development - East

The role

The Director of Project Development will identify, assess, and execute strategic partnerships, acquisitions, and investments. This role manages real estate, permitting, and interconnection for utility scale photovoltaic solar and energy storage projects in US markets.

What you will do

• Identify acquisition and greenfield development opportunities for utility-scale solar and battery energy storage projects
• Perform strategic and financial analyses including company evaluations and feasibility studies
• Acquire and maintain information on market, industry, economic, consumer, and competitive conditions
• Engage in industry groups to identify new market solutions
• Prepare acquisition, divestiture, and strategic transaction summaries
• Manage all matters related to real estate from site control to final title policy
• Co-manage title closing and issuance of closing letters and final title policies
• Review and manage lease agreements and required amendments
• Manage real estate land purchases and sale lease backs
• Obtain required easements, subdivisions, and lot line adjustments

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in a business, urban planning, engineering, finance or other related fields
• 8+ years of renewable energy project development, working on behalf of the owner/developer
• A proven track record as a lead developer with a “deal sheet of projects” 50MW+ in size
• Solid understanding of energy markets and renewable energy development in North America
• Ability to communicate effectively with management, coworkers, clients, vendors, contractors, and other stakeholders
• Superior preparation, presentation, time management & interpersonal skills
• Willing to travel up to 50% of the time within North America and internationally
• Represent the company with the utmost professionalism
• A valid driving license
• A passport

About the company

Hanwha Renewables designs, builds and manages renewable energy solutions. The company is a member of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 firm.