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Energy Storage - Head of Project Development (WECC) - Chicago

Michael Page US
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 3/17/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/11/2025
  • Work for a global renewable energy focused Private Equity
  • Leading a 3 GW (and growing) BESS portfolio across WECC
  • About Our Client

    My client is a global leading Private Equity, focused entirely on Renewable Energy. They've operated in N. America for over a decade, have GWs of Assets in Operation, GWs of projects under Construction, and GWs of projects in their Development Pipeline - Onshore / Offshore Wind, Solar, Solar , Hydrogen, Pump Storage, Transmission, Long Duration Storage, etc.

    Job Description

    The Energy Storage - Head of Project Development (WECC) - Chicago will :

    • Lead and manage interdisciplinary teams including land negotiations, real estate, engineering, permitting, legal, and interconnection through construction commencement - through third-party Development shops & Development Service agreements.
    • Lead project strategy throughout the entire development process to achieve project & corporate goals.
    • Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.
    • Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.
    • Manage contract obligations in key project documents.
    • Facilitate project discretionary permitting including permit strategy, tracking permit efforts, working with local AHJs, and presenting at permit hearings as needed.
    • Coordinate closely with the cross-functional teams across the company.
    • MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans, and all other qualified applicants.

      The Successful Applicant

      The right candidate will have :

    • At least 8 years of project development experience in renewable energy - preferably with BESS, but must have utility-scale Solar project development experience as a minimum.
    • Ideally taking projects from early-mid stage development through to COD.
    • Undergraduate degree, preferably in renewable energy, finance, engineering, project / construction management or equivalent.
    • Experienced people leader and manager of cross-functional project team subject matter authorities.
    • Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines.
    • Extensive knowledge of renewable energy project development, utilities, interconnection, permitting, and contracting.
    • Extensive knowledge of renewable energy and energy storage technologies.
    • Excellent oral and written communication skills are required including public speaking and / or platform skills for executive management presentations.
    • What's on Offer

      For the right Energy Storage - Head of Project Development (WECC) - Chicago there will be :

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      Base salary dependent on experience.

      Annual bonus - paid like clockwork.

      Fantastic Benefits package.

      Great PTO & Holidays.

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