Senior Project Development Manager, f/t, Acciona Energy North America, Vancouver BC
Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca:
May 17 2010
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Sr. Project Development Manager
Organization: Acciona Energy North America Corp. http://www.acciona-na.com
Location: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Acciona is a global pioneer in contributing to sustainable
worldwide development through its main lines of business:
development and management of infrastructure and real estate
projects, provision of transport, urban and environmental
services, and development and operation of renewable energies.
Acciona seeks experienced professionals to assist in the
development of utility-scale wind power. Project Development
Managers will be responsible for multiple projects, ensuring
that their projects are completed on time and on budget. The
Project Development Managers charter will be to focus on
managing existing projects, for identifying and securing new
development sites, evaluating project acquisition and
investment opportunities and provide mentoring to junior
staff members.
Responsibilities:
* Manage process to move projects from green field
development to commercial, preconstruction stage
* Effectively manage existing projects to ensure schedule and
budget objectives are achieved
* Coordinate feasibility studies and project development
activities with cross functional resources, peers, and
outside consultants to ensure project stays on track
* Negotiate land rights acquisition with landowners and
address land use issues
* Work with Environmental Manager to define, apply for and
manage complex federal, state, and local environmental,
construction, and related permits, and support community
outreach efforts with stakeholders
* Coordinate wind resource assessment activities with Wind
Analysis staff
* Work with Power Marketing and Transmission staff to manage
interconnection studies, load flow analyses, and assist in
PPA negotiations
* Identify and communicate any project risks and develop
mitigation strategies for all Acciona stakeholders
* Identify and introduce new potential joint venture
partners, project acquisition opportunities and green field
opportunities
* Identify and develop relationships with stakeholders;
effectively communicate with a range of personalities,
including land owners, partners, government officials,
technical experts, utilities, and consultants
* Prepare and present detailed project analysis to key
stakeholders
Requirements:
* Bachelor's degree in Physical Science , Engineering,
Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work
experience
* Demonstrated previous experience in energy development,
specifically wind energy and/or PV projects. Thorough
understanding of deregulated electricity markets.
* Minimum 3+ years' in a relevant energy related project
management position with proven track record of building,
leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, preferably
in the renewable energy or power generation industry
* Excellent written and oral communications skills; the
ability to develop clear and concise development plans and
presentations regarding project status, timeline, risk
assessment, and budget needs and performance
* Ability to operate at a detailed level, to organize and
multi-task, with a dedication to seeing projects through to
completion
* Ability to read and interpret topographic and other land
use maps, preferably with some experience with Graphic
Information Systems
* Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability
to negotiate effectively with landowners, permitting
authorities, utilities, and other stakeholders
* Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract
implementation
* Work well in and potentially be responsible for leading a
team in a collaborative manner
* Previous business and utility industry experience
preferred
* Willingness to travel (at least 50% of the time)
To apply on line and for more information on Acciona please
visit our web site, http://www.acciona-na.com or click on
the following link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=504731
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