TransGrid Energy

Senior Manager of Development

Irvine, CA

full_time

$155,000-$185,000

About This Job

Company Overview

TransGrid Energy is a renewable energy company focused on investing, developing, owning and operating utility-scale battery energy storage systems and PV projects. TransGrid has a robust pipeline of projects under construction and in late-stage development, and the Company is actively expanding its energy asset portfolio across the United States.

As an affiliate company of Hanwha Group, a FORTUNE Global 500 company driven by a firm commitment to advancing the clean energy future, TransGrid Energy is striving to shape the renewable energy landscape by providing sustainable and reliable power solutions tailored to meet the energy needs of today and tomorrow.

Position Overview

TransGrid Energy is seeking an ambitious and passionate Senior Manager of Development who will play a crucial role in ensuring the successful planning, execution, monitoring, and completion of projects. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, in-depth knowledge about development activities, and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments. This position requires a detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple tasks and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels. The Senior Manager of Development will work closely across the TransGrid Energy team and other stakeholders to ensure projects are de-risked and set up for success by driving project strategy, managing the full lifecycle from origination through NTP, and mentoring junior team members.

This position is

preferred

to be

on-site

at our headquarters in

Irvine, California

. Candidates located outside of a 50-mile radius from our Irvine office may be considered for a remote opportunity.

Responsibilities

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Lead and drive the development management of large-scale renewable energy projects involving interconnection, project siting, permitting, offtake agreements, contracting, and handover to construction.

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Develop and execute project strategies to align with the company’s growth objectives.

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Act as the primary point of contact with external stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, utilities, and landowners, ensuring smooth project progress.

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Manage and mentor junior team members, fostering collaboration and knowledge-sharing.

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Develop and manage project budgets and schedules and take a lead role in budget and forecast management, including coordinating project prioritization, and perform budget vs. actual analysis.

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Provide leadership and direction to develop team members and to cross-functional project teams.

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Identify business opportunities, form relationships with key utilities and other potential counterparties, and work with the finance team to assess the viability of project opportunities.

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Ensure compliance with company policies in health, safety, security, equity, ethics, and governance.

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Manage and conduct due diligence on portfolio acquisitions, identify opportunities and risks, and define priorities among multiple project portfolios based on development metrics.

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Oversee project pro-forma models.

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Support the negotiation of critical project agreements including Module Supply Agreements, Battery Supply Agreements, PPAs, Interconnect Agreements, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.

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Support project financing due-diligence efforts.

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Collaborate with internal team members and external consultants to evaluate the project site, project design, technology options and procurement strategies.

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Administer service agreements with development partners and manage the relationship with technical consultants, land experts, and surveyors.

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Leverage external partners to represent the company in meetings with regulators, stakeholders, and landowner groups within rural, suburban, and urban communities by setting expectations, developing strategies, and following up.

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Exercise internal and external stakeholders to conduct high-level environmental and permitting site diligence, select and manage consulting teams for detailed project review and the full permitting process.

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Manage the transmission/interconnection process including the selection and management of interconnection consultants.

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Identify new market expansion opportunities across the US.

Required Qualifications

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Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, finance, environmental studies or related field.

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Minimum of 10 years of utility-scale energy project development, with a strong preference for BESS or utility-scale renewables.

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Proven experience managing project teams and driving development efforts from origination to NTP and into operation.

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Expertise in permitting, interconnection, and offtake origination is essential.

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Entrepreneurial spirit with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, lean team environment.

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Possess strong skills in managing core responsibilities of project development independently or with limited oversight, including managing client interactions and delivering projects on time and within budget.

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Knowledge of environmental regulations, governmental rules, and market trends that impact the project development in the target markets.

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Proficient with managing the project budget and schedule.

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Proven experience with project agreements such as MSAs, PPAs, EPC contracts, and O&M agreements.

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Hands-on experience with the day-to-day management of projects and demonstrated track record of successfully planning and managing projects from start to finish.

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Strong understanding of project management principles, including schedule development, budgeting, and financial forecasting.

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Ability to manage multiple projects/work streams, set priorities, and exercise independent judgment.

WORK AUTHORIZATION

The ideal candidate for this role will have authorization to work in the US prior to joining TransGrid Energy LLC. The Company will not sponsor or offer assistance with the sponsorship for work authorization in the United States.

DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

TransGrid Energy believes that diversity and inclusion are vital to our success. We believe that by embracing different ideas and approaches, we enhance our ability to deliver the best results for our employees, our environment, and ultimately our business partners and customers. We foster a culture where all colleagues are able to share their passions and ideas in order that we may collectively embrace and overcome the challenges in our industry, and work toward a brighter future.

TransGrid Energy is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class. TransGrid Energy does not work with external recruitment agencies or search firms. We kindly ask that agencies respect this policy and refrain from contacting us regarding our open roles. Unsolicited outreach, resumes, or candidate submissions will not be considered and may be deleted without response.

Compensation Range: $155K - $185K

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