Development Manager - Project Development (West)

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2 Locations
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Lead development of utility-scale power projects (gas, solar, storage) in the West from site development through construction hand-off, managing permitting, land acquisition, interconnection, stakeholder and utility relations, schedules, budgets, and cross-functional teams to secure approvals and commercial close.
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Job Summary

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies - simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility scale solar, and energy storage projects or other power development projects in the West and regulated power markets. The successful candidate will have lead responsibility for overseeing all project development activities through a transition to construction including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and overseeing and advancing projects through the interconnection process. Additionally, this role coordinates with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects. The Development Manager will be responsible for managing schedule and budget and reporting to Vistra management.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities
Execute project development strategy in the region.
Accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including, customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, project schedule, etc.
Work with origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region and support offtake negotiations.
Support development of regional growth strategies.
Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites
Education, Experience, and Skill Requirements
5+ years project development experience.  Experience in development in the West and regulated territories is strongly preferred
General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the development processes 
Strong written and oral communication; proven ability to negotiate and persuade others
Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
Ability to work with and manage confidential information
Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
•High school diploma or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills
Key Metrics
Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale power generation projects to successful close
Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle

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Job Family

Corp Dev & Planning

Company

Vistra Corporate Services Company

Locations

Irving, Texas

Texas
We are a company of people committed to:  Exceeding Customer Expectations, Great People, Teamwork, Competitive Spirit and Effective Communication.  If this describes you, then apply today!

If you currently work for Vistra or its subsidiaries, please apply via the internal career site.

It is the policy of the Company to comply with all employment laws and to afford equal employment opportunity to individuals in all aspects of employment, including in selection for job opportunities, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, protected veteran status, or any other consideration protected by federal, state or local laws.

 

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance submitting an application or would like to request an accommodation, please email us at [email protected] to make a request.

Skills Required

  • 5+ years project development experience
  • Experience in development in the West and regulated territories
  • General business knowledge and acumen with broad-based knowledge of development processes
  • Strong written and oral communication; proven ability to negotiate and persuade others
  • Advanced Microsoft Office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
  • Ability to work with and manage confidential information
  • Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications applicable to skills
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The Company
HQ: Causeway Bay
1,186 Employees

What We Do

Vistra is a premier, integrated, Fortune 300 energy company based in Irving, Texas, providing essential resources for customers, commerce, and communities. Vistra combines an innovative, customer-centric approach to retail with safe, reliable, diverse, and efficient power generation. The company brings its products and services to market in 20 states and the District of Columbia, including six of the seven competitive power markets in the U.S. and markets in Canada and Japan, as well.

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