Project Development Manager, f/t, Acciona Energy North America, Toronto ON
Date posted to GoodWorkCanada.ca:
Jun 22 2010
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EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Position: Project Development Manager-Toronto
Organization: Acciona Energy North America Corp http://www.acciona-na.com
Location: Toronto, Ontario, 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 an experienced professional to assist in the development of utility-scale wind power projects. This project developer position will be responsible for all aspects of project delivery for multiple projects in specific provinces throughout Canada, ensuring that their projects are completed on time and on budget. The Project Developer's initial charter will be to focus on managing existing projects. As the Canadian business grows, he/she will be responsible for identifying and securing new development sites, evaluating project acquisition and investment opportunities.
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 Business, Finance, Physical Science or Engineering, or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
* Previous experience in energy development required, preferably in wind energy project development, with an understanding of deregulated electric markets
* Minimum 1 -3 years in a 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 covering 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 a plus
* Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
* Works well in a team environment and must be able to collaborate
* Business and utility industry experience preferred
* Ability to travel (at least 50% of the time)
To apply on line please click on the following link: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=509334
For more information on Acciona please visit our website, http://www.acciona-na.com .
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