Renewable Energy Systems Limited Looking for Director, Development at Montréal, QC Full Time

Description

We are committed to building a workplace where everyone feels heard and respected, and extending our culture of care so that every individual can reach their full potential. We want you to have a sense of belonging and feel valued for your contributions and the perspectives you bring.

Summary: Director, Development will lead a team of individual contributors responsible for the management and execution of all aspects of renewable energy project development (Wind & Solar) from early-stage projects through the commencement of construction. Demonstrates a deep understanding of development, risk management/mitigation, spend management/mitigation, commercial negotiations, problem-solving, staff management, and team building. A leader with an ability to autonomously negotiate commercial transactions and be responsible for a sub-set of annual budget delivery.

Requirements:

• Responsible for managing and executing all elements of Renewable Energy development assets, both directly and through their team.
• Responsible for delivery of sub-set of annual budgets.
• Responsible for evaluating, preparing documentation for, and representing project-level decisions at executive committee meetings.
• Represents the Company in community settings and in front of large landowner groups
• Responsible for commercial negotiations in close coordination with their team members.
• Manages land acquisition consultants and other site study contractors as necessary.
• Leads environmental and permitting work streams for solar portfolio, a key contributor to environmental and permitting work streams (wind).
• Participates in, and directs transmission/interconnection processes.
• Key contributor to financial model review and project value analysis. Takes responsibility to ensure safety requirements are met.
• Identifies actionable opportunities for continuous process improvement and standardization.
• Development of Utility Scale Renewable Energy Projects (Wind & Solar) across multiple geographies, Real Property Acquisition & Negotiations, Land Title, Mineral Title, business and accounting practices, geographic information systems, Power Purchase Agreements, Project Sale transactions, transmission and interconnection, electrical energy markets, environmental & permitting activities, renewable energy engineering, design & construction.
• Key contributor in commercial (utility and C&I offtake and project purchase and sale-related) work streams.
• Identifies business opportunities and helps form relationships with key stakeholders, utilities, and other potential clients within a region.
• Develops and manages project and portfolio development budgets.
• Stays current regarding changing regulatory requirements, and professional and industrial practices.
• Understands contracts and possesses the ability to identify and negotiate key terms and conditions.
• Follows safety and security procedures and determines appropriate action. Reports potentially unsafe conditions and uses materials and equipment properly.
• Fosters and demonstrates a workplace inclusive of creating opportunity, serving others, building trust, innovation, and exceeding expectations.
• Manages one or more direct reports.
• Participates in the hiring and selection process to fill positions on the team.
• Communicates regularly with direct reports on goals, accomplishments, and information on policies.
• Demonstrates leadership and expertise in eyes of the client group.
• Employee Development:
• Provides tasks and assignments that challenge and stretch employees’ responsibilities.
• Conducts regular discussions with employee(s) on personal development. Comfortable with empowering others.
• Conducts timely, effective performance reviews in accordance with RES guidelines.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, Legal, Engineering, Environmental Science, or energy development-related field required.
• 7+ years of experience in renewable energy development is required.
• Strong communication skills, relationship building, self-starter, detail-focused, numerical analytical skills.
• Ability to lead a team, deliver individual project schedules and budgets, and have strategic focus with the ability to share the vision with others.
• Ability to travel domestically and occasionally internationally.
• Ability to travel 5-15%.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Anticipated base salary range: $190,000 – $200,000

The final agreed-upon compensation is based on individual education, qualifications, experience, and work location. This position is bonus eligible.

Physical requirements and environment:

The work environment and physical demands characteristics are representatives of those the employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Occasionally: Vision, repetitive motions, and stooping are required.

Frequently: Sitting, standing, and walking are required.

Constantly: Reading is required.

RES is an equal-opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

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