Director, Project Development

Renewable Development | Braintree, MA 

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Competitive Power Ventures, Inc. (“CPV”), with headquarters in Silver Spring, MD, and an office in Braintree, MA is uniquely positioned to leverage global technology and financial partnerships to help modernize America’s power generation. We are driven to improve our energy infrastructure by developing and operating power generation facilities using cutting edge, domestically available natural gas and renewable power technology. CPV is owned by OPC Energy, the first privately held electric company in Israel.

CPV is looking for a Director, Project Development to join its Renewable Development Department, located in our Braintree, MA office. The successful candidate will play a leading and active role in the project management, execution, and development of prospective greenfield generation projects. Candidate must be self-motivated and be willing to take initiative to complete project elements on time and on budget and have a deep understanding of and track record in the successful development of large utility or energy projects. A deep knowledge of US power markets, knowledge of ISOs and their operating rules, familiarity with state RPS and other incentives driving renewable energy development is required. Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills are required.

The position reports to the Vice President, Renewable Energy.


Summary of Responsibilities:

Position will be responsible for the selection, permitting and execution of US projects according to company’s investment and development objectives. General responsibilities will include:

  • Plan and execute the development program for identified projects
  • Negotiate necessary development agreements
  • Manage the permitting process, anticipate and resolve other project development activities as required
  • Develop local community support for the project
  • Manage relationships and develop commercial agreements with potential project output off-takers
  • Direct external consultants and coordinate with internal departments including engineering, finance, energy management/origination, external affairs, legal and asset management
  • Administrative responsibilities to include regular updates to Management on project progress, action items and budget

Requirements

Minimum of 7+ years of relevant energy project development experience with a proven track record in successful development of power generating stations

  • Bachelor’s degree, ideally in engineering or business, MBA
  • Must be a self-starter, organized, and able to work well with personnel at all levels in the
    organization; must possess top level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills
  • Strong financial skills and understanding of company and project profit and loss, pro forma
    modeling, and NPV/IRR analysis
  • Possess a strong understanding of real estate matters and complexities
  • Ability to gather, organize and systematically analyze complex information
  • Effective problem-solving skills: ability to work from concept to analytics, identify alternatives
    and develop unique solutions
  • Excellent writing, communications, presentation, interpersonal, problem-solving, financial
    analysis, and organizational skills
  • Ability to travel 30-50% as necessary
  • Must pass a pre-employment background and financial credit check

CPV holds all employees to the highest ethical standards and is committed to conducting business with integrity, transparency, and honesty to ensure our success.

CPV is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Job Overview

Posted: April 6, 2023

Braintree, MA

Full-time