Do you want to be part of the world’s leading renewable energy consulting firm, committed to facilitating and mitigating climate change?
Would you thrive as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team harnessing and developing our knowledge and expertise to deliver customer value through actionable intelligence on renewable energy projects?
Do you want to drive growth of the renewables market by mitigating technical risks and maximizing investment returns?
DNV Energy Systems North America is seeking a Senior Project Manager – M&A Advisory with a strong technical background in energy transition technologies (e.g. wind, solar, storage, EV, decarb), and/or practical experience with project financing for our Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) Advisory Services team. Join us!
Our M&A team operates at the cutting edge of the renewables industry providing technical due diligence and advisory services to diverse customers base, primarily in support of M&A transactions such as purchases, sales, and refinancing of projects and platforms. Our technical work contributes to the efficient functioning of the equity markets which are increasingly driving renewable energy transactions in North America.
In this role, you will be responsible for providing project management and technical advisory services in support of customer M&A transactions. You will contribute to a high performing team by delivering customer value, fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and identifying opportunities for team growth and improvement.
This position can be based out of any of our current advisory markets including Seattle, WA; Portland, OR; San Diego or Oakland, CA; Austin, Houston, or Dallas, TX; Medford, MA; and Toronto or Montreal, Canada. Remote locations within the continental US and Canada may also be considered.
This position can be based out of any of our current advisory markets within Canada
What You’ll do
Identify technical risks and opportunities associated with potential investments, synthesize key findings, and clearly communicate impacts to customers
Leverage experience, expertise, and creative thought to deliver customer-centric technical analysis for solar, wind, and storage projects. Typical scopes include evaluation of project risks and upside potential through
Review of key project contracts describing interconnection, revenue, construction, and operations and maintenance
Validation of technical inputs in project financial models including estimation and review of construction and operating costs
Review of project designs and technologies
Industry benchmarking analyses and development stage project screening studies
Prioritize QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment
Coordinate technical reviews among internal specialists including the civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, transmission, and permitting teams
Perform portions of due diligence including contract and financial model review as well as other technical analysis (e.g., technology review, energy assessment) within the candidate’s expertise
Discuss and resolve technical issues in partnership with transaction stakeholders, including coordination of input on such issues from internal technical specialists, as necessary
Lead the reporting process, including writing, editing, and synthesizing inputs from technical disciplines into technical due diligence reports
Engage in dialogue with customers to understand their needs. Develop winning proposals for scopes of services related to due diligence work, including creative tailoring and sequencing of work to meet budget and timeline requirements. Identify opportunities for innovation and refinement to meet the needs of an evolving marketplace.
Support customers through the financial closings of projects
Participate in and lead continuous improvement efforts for the M&A team, such as tool development, process refinement, training, and lessons learned activities
Adhere to the DNV system for quality management, including liaising with QHSE leadership on developing procedures, instructions, guidelines, and checklists in order to ensure quality of services produced by the M&A team
What is Required
Bachelors degree from accredited four-year university
6+ years of applicable technical and project management experience in the solar, wind, storage, or energy industry in North America
Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
Successful completion of pre-employment background
What is Preferred
Strong understanding of the North American energy market.
Previous exposure to project financing and working knowledge of project finance fundamentals, transaction mechanics, and financial closing processes.
Leadership skills, strong team mindset, and the ability to collaborate, motivate and lead by way of example.
Commitment to customer centricity and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.
Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position
How We Do It
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What We Offer
Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Company Holidays, Parental Leave, Sick, and Disability)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Plan
Group retirement plan with company match
Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
Education reimbursement program
Employee and Family Assistance Program with counseling, coaching, and support options
Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election
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DNV is the independent expert in assurance and risk management, operating in more than 100 countries. Through our broad experience and deep expertise we advance safety and sustainable performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions.
We provide assurance to the entire energy value chain through our advisory, monitoring, verification, and certification services. As the world’s leading resource of independent energy experts and technical advisors, we help industries and governments to navigate the many complex, interrelated transitions taking place globally and regionally, in the energy industry. We are committed to realizing the goals of the Paris Agreement, and support all stakeholders to transition faster to a deeply decarbonized energy system.
Requisition ID: 2023-21876
Posting Position Type: Full-time
External Company URL: http://www.dnvgl.com/
Street: 70 Richmond Street East Suite 201
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