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Head of Solar Development

Houston TX
About Company:

Our client is a privately held (PE backed) grid resiliency / energy management company that delivers sustainable energy solutions to clients. With five office locations, our client has been an industry leader for over 20 years, supporting energy optimization, energy infrastructure development, and sustainability.

About the role:

Our client is seeking a Head of Solar Development who possesses substantial experience in Distributed / Community Scale Solar Development (Utility Scale Development experience will be considered in lieu of DG Scale projects). The Head of Solar will be directly responsible for working with existing C&I clients, identifying new clients and business opportunities, pursuing new projects, and leading the growing Solar Team from initial concept through project development, project execution and into operations.

Requirements:


• 10+ years of total experience (Preferably in Power / Energy) and 5+ most recent years in Solar Project Development leadership position.
• Quantifiable success with end-to-end Project Development, overseeing projects from concept, through project development and NTP, into construction, and handoff to operations.
• Substantial experience with contract negotiations at all phases of project life cycle, to include project proposal and siting, site control, permitting, design, interconnection, approval, contracting, and financing.
• Proficiency with power purchase agreements, leases, site control, environmental / regulatory, EPC / construction, and renewable energy credit purchase agreements.
• Experience developing and delivering multiple projects ranging in value from $500k to $50MM in value. Ideal candidate will have shown ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously.
• Experience leading a team and having direct reports. Ideal candidate will minimally have managed three (3) direct reports in prior role.