Sr. Director - Project Development

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Irving, TX, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Energy
The Role
Lead development of natural gas-fired generation projects (greenfield, brownfield, repower, coal-to-gas). Direct due diligence across permitting, site feasibility, environmental, technical, and community engagement. Coordinate internal teams and external consultants on interconnection, regulatory, engineering, legal, and procurement. Manage budgets and drive project profitability.
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Job Summary

Serve as Senior Director for development of natural gas-fired generation projects, including greenfield, brownfield conversions, and repowering opportunities
Direct due diligence across permitting, site feasibility, environmental, technical, and community engagement workstreams
Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, regulatory, engineering, legal, procurement, as needed to ensure effective execution of projects

Job Description

Key Accountabilities

Execute development strategy for gas generation assets, including new builds, repowers, and coal to gas conversions
Be 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 closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
Responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites

Education, Experience & Skill Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (engineering)  is preferred but experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to below skills 
10+ years of progressive experience in power project development, with significant experience in natural gas generation
Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects ($500MM+)
Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills

Key Metrics

Develop and deliver large-scale power infrastructure projects to successful close
Work with internal Business Development, 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.

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Skills Required

  • 10+ years progressive experience in power project development with significant experience in natural gas generation
  • Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex infrastructure projects ($500MM+)
  • Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
  • Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
  • Bachelor's degree (engineering) or equivalent experience/certifications
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The Company
Irving, TX
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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