Project Manager – M&A Advisory Services

Local Unit & Position Description

Do you want to be part of the world's leading renewable energy consulting firm, committed to facilitating the energy transition and mitigating climate change?

Would you thrive as part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary team of experts delivering 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 is seeking a Project Manager with a strong technical background in wind, solar, storage, 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 in the North American market, 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 penetration 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.

Position Qualifications

What you'll do

• Lead overall project management and customer communication as the primary point of contact for the execution of due diligence engagements
• Leverage experience, expertise, and creative thought to perform and/or manage technical analysis for solar, wind, and storage projects. Typical scopes include evaluation of project value through:
  • Review of key project contracts describing interconnection, revenue, construction, and operations and maintenance
  • Validation of technical inputs in project financial models including assessment of energy generation forecasts, and construction and operating costs
  • Review of project designs and technologies
  • Operational evaluations including site inspections and interviews (both on-site and virtual), and review of operating history and asset management approach; and
  • Industry benchmarking analyses and development stage project screening studies
• Coordinate technical reviews among internal specialists including the civil and electrical engineering, energy assessment, technology, and permitting teams
• 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
• 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
• Support customers through the financial closings of projects through Q&A and deliverables updates
• Participate in continuous improvement efforts for the M&A team, such as tool development, process refinement, internal training, and lessons learned activities
• Prioritize QHSE considerations within the team to ensure safe execution and healthy work environment
• 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

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering, energy systems, environmental science, business, or closely related field from accredited four-year university (advanced degree in engineering or business preferred)
• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English
• Successful completion of pre-employment background
• Successful completion of drug screening (US only)

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 talent, strong team orientation, and the ability to collaborate, motivate and lead by way of example
• Strong technical and organizational skills
•  Commitment to customer centricity, and demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with customers
• Ability to work effectively and professionally with diverse customers and co-workers
• Flexibility and adaptability to succeed within a dynamic team environment
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Possession of a current driver's license
• Regular domestic and international travel to customer offices and sites, other office locations, and conferences, up to approximately 15% of the time

**Immigration-related employment benefits, for example visa sponsorship, are not available for this position**

How We Do It

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DNV is a proud equal opportunity employer committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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About DNV

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DNV is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with a disability. US applicants with a physical or mental disability who require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may contact the North America Recruitment department (hrrecruitment.northamerica@dnv.com). Information received relating to accommodations will be addressed confidentially.

What We Offer

• Generous paid time off (vacation, sick days, company holidays, personal days)
• Multiple Medical and Dental benefit plans to choose from, Vision benefits
• Spending accounts – FSA, Dependent Care, Commuter Benefits, company-seeded HSA
• Special programs – Employee Assistance Program, ID theft protection, and accident and critical illness options for you and your family
• Employer-paid, therapist-led, virtual care services through Talkspace
• 401(k) with company match
• Company provided life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability benefits
• Tuition assistance
• Consumer discounts and rewards
• Flexible work schedule with hybrid/remote opportunities
• Advancement opportunities

**Benefits vary based on position, tenure, location, and employee election**

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Company & Business Area Description

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity