Development Manager

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AES Clean Energy (AES CE) is currently seeking a Development Manager to lead project development efforts as a member of AES CE's CAISO Project Development team. The successful candidate will lead and manage project development efforts for solar, solar + storage and standalone storage projects after origination/queue filings and through to construction commencement. This is an exciting fast-paced role working with internal and external stakeholders and will provide immediate exposure to all aspects of renewable project development.

This position will be based in either San Francisco, San Diego, or Long Beach AES offices and reports to the Director CAISO Development. The position can be remote; however, the candidate is expected to reside in the Western US, preferably in the state of California. The role requires attention to detail, the ability to work on multiple tasks and projects and requires travel as needed. The successful candidate will work on a cross functional team with land acquisition, commercial, project development, real estate, permitting, legal, finance, engineering, procurement, construction, and outside consultants, landowners, customers, project stakeholders and utility companies. The role requires project development and project management experience and demonstrated renewable energy industry experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage all aspects of project development from origination through to start of construction for new and existing early-stage utility scale solar, solar + storage and standalone storage assets.

• Develop and manage project development schedules and budgets.

• Lead project meetings with internal and external stakeholders.

• Initiate and/or support relationships with local jurisdictions to ensure projects obtain all possible incentives and have good standing within the local communities.

• Coordinate with the internal land, real estate, permitting, engineering and Interconnection teams as well as outside consultants on an as needed basis to ensure that projects are meeting development milestones, development risks are being mitigated, and project returns are maximized.

• Work with internal and external Engineering teams as they progress engineering and design.

• Maintain development asset database with core project inputs and status updates.

• Manage contract obligations in key project documents.

• Conduct financial modeling and analysis of prospective development projects and maintain current models for the development pipeline

• Apply critical thinking needed to communicate and influence employees at all levels regarding project risks, opportunities, and recommended action.

• Provide support and analysis for Business Development pipeline reporting.

Skills and Qualifications:

• 5+ years' experience administering energy projects and/or project financing of renewable energy projects

• BA/BS degree required with concentration in engineering, business, finance, economics, and/or other quantitative/environmental fields.

• Exceptional organizational, communication, decision making/problem solving, analytical, technical and time management skills.

• Able to demonstrate experience dealing successfully with peers, subordinates, management, and unaffiliated third parties

• Exceptional presentation and communication skills

• Passion for renewable energy industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Office

AES is an Equal Opportunity Employer who is committed to building strength and delivering long-term sustainability through diversity and inclusion. Respecting all backgrounds, differences and perspectives enables us to improve the lives of our people, customers, suppliers, contractors, and the communities in which we live and work. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and/or expression, race, national origin, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. E-Verify Notice: AES will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) with information from each new employee's I-9 to confirm work authorization.

The expected salary for this position, at commencement of employment, is between $125,000 and $161,500/Annual; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements such as annual bonus, in addition to a full range of medical, dental, vision, life, financial, and/or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if a candidate receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance, and market factors.