Energy Storage Project Development Manager

Energy Storage Project Development Manager / Project Developer - REMOTE Full time | ThinkBAC Consulting | Canada Posted On 01/05/2025 Job Information Work Experience: 5+ years Energy and Utilities City: Toronto State/Province: Ontario M4C Job Description Project Development Manager / Project Developer - Renewables & Energy Storage Location: FULLY REMOTE (CANADA) This is an opportunity to join an industry-leading renewable energy venture with strong private equity backing, focused on the development, execution, and operations of dynamic utility-scale energy storage projects. They are at the forefront of the industry, having accumulated over 9GW of projects in a relatively short period of time, and are currently in an accelerated expansion phase, which includes the growth of their Project Development Team in Canada. The ideal candidate will have experience leading utility-scale renewable energy project development initiatives in the Greater Toronto, Canada area. This should include full life-cycle portfolio management of solar, wind, or battery storage projects and proven experience taking projects to NTP. Another key aspect of the role will be handling the negotiations/agreements with landowners and other key stakeholders (local governments, economic development entities, utilities, etc.) involved in the acquisition and development of the land. Any experience with land permitting is a HUGE plus. They are committed to creating more renewable infrastructure solutions for the grid and are offering comprehensive compensation packages to their employees leading the drive to meet company goals. Other perks include a competitive base salary, open PTO policy, flexible work hours, benefits, and the opportunity to work with a transparent Executive Leadership Team. RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead identification, research, prospect, and site land opportunities for utility-scale renewable energy and energy storage projects through collaborative community efforts with landowners. Manage all initiatives related to site acquisition, financing, and development of utility-scale energy storage and renewable energy projects including initiating and responding to RFPs (request for proposals). Drive negotiations with landowners on site control agreements for utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects. Take ownership of development activities for both new and ongoing utility-scale renewable and energy storage projects in the company's portfolio with an emphasis on tax abatement, permitting, and environmental compliance. QUALIFICATIONS: 4-5+ years of utility-scale renewable energy, energy storage, battery storage, LNG, and/or natural gas experience working with IPPs/Developers/Owners. Team and Commercial Management experience leading utility-scale renewable energy project development initiatives. MUST have a breadth of hands-on experience with real estate transactions and contracts for projects with developers in the renewables, natural gas, LNG, or energy storage space. Solid understanding of the RFP/RFI process as it relates to project development initiatives. Well-versed in project siting, permitting, prospecting, and other due diligence initiatives for utility-scale renewable (solar, wind, battery storage) projects. Hands-on experience utilizing site prospecting, land negotiations, and support of project financing initiatives. Any exposure or project experience with energy storage, battery storage, or solar + storage is a HUGE PLUS. Strong communication skills are a MUST and needed to be efficient in this role. Ability to work in a fast-paced and dynamic team-oriented environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr