Director of Project Development

July 25

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174 Power Global

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Irvine, California-headquartered 174 Power Global is a leading solar energy company

Project Development • O&M • Financing • Power Plant Ownership • Solar Systems

201 - 500

Description

• Director will be responsible for the planning and execution of business development opportunities from identification of opportunity through completion; • Overall responsibility for identifying and securing renewable power customers and/or transactions, and managing the pipeline of prospects; • Works with Senior Management to identify and develop business opportunities to acquire or develop new power facilities in attractive U.S. and/or international markets; • Interfaces and coordinates with a highly energetic and results-driven multi-disciplinary team of internal Hanwha resources and external consultants to ensure the viability of identified projects through thorough analysis and appropriate project management; • Participates in or leads due diligence of projects, as appropriate; • Serves as liaison between the project development and financial analysis teams to ensure that the deal structure, economic and tax assumptions are properly analyzed; • Set up a detailed schedule for each task & milestone; • Keep monitor and manage milestones and prepare routine progress reports • Prepares presentations to Senior Management as requested; • Develops and maintain relationships with U.S. and/or international industry contacts, which includes key business and government customer relationships; • Obtains supporting data including competitive intelligence on market opportunities for new projects; • Closely follows industry trends and competitor activities, including regulatory/ financial incentives, power pricing and structured financing transactions; • Prepares project budgets and assists Management in the completion budget reviews; • Understands permitting requirements, negotiate and obtain the necessary development permits (which includes relevant environmental, local, state, and federal permits and waivers) for our solar projects; • Focus on putting together, negotiating, and obtaining interconnection agreements with utilities that may be in different markets; • Work with different internal teams to negotiate contract terms (project finance, engineering, project management, procurement and legal); • Adhere to all company policies, procedures, and business ethics codes; and • All other duties as assigned by the Senior Director of Development.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible experience in the development of renewable energy, particularly solar PV, power projects in U.S. or international power origination, business development, project development, marketing, or comparable experience. • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Mathematics, Business, or similar discipline (Graduate degree preferred) • Willingness to travel, up to 50% of the time • Previous applicable experience working in a commercial negotiation environment with excellent commercial management, negotiation and influencing skills • Experience in managing the solar energy development process • Intimate knowledge of the renewable energy power market and its dynamics; the ability to stay current with changing technologies, regulations, and trends, including building and maintaining strong relationships with off-takers and industry leaders • Impressive track record closing renewable energy deals • Must possess an eye for broad strategy and general management and entrepreneurial expertise acquired through leadership positions in the solar and renewable energy industry • Strong prioritization, communication, and organizational skills; and the ability to quickly work into new tasks and accommodate with new circumstances • Must have an entrepreneurial attitude and a diplomatic approach • Excellent written and verbal communication skills