Project Development Manager (m/w/d) - Battery Storage

Plus Power is an energy storage market leader, with a market-leading 10+ GW portfolio across more than 25 US states and Canadian provinces that will transform North American electric grids into cleaner and more versatile critical infrastructure.

Standalone energy storage is rapidly transforming the North American energy markets, because it is cheaper than new natural gas plants, faster to build than fossil peakers or transmission, and able to perform diverse energy services. Plus Power partners with electricity system operators, utilities, and investors to originate, develop, finance, own and operate standalone energy storage projects that provide critical services to the wholesale electric market. Plus Power’s team applies an intentional mindset to energy storage development by using a data-driven approach to development and operations.

At Plus Power, we are focused on solving hard climate problems, profitably. We are growing fast, and value candidates who, like us, share a focus on setting high expectations, owning and learning from mistakes in the spirit of radical transparency, and are committed to internal partnering as a key element of our ideas meritocracy. Our team praises Plus Power’s culture and excels through our game-changing mission and supportive ecosystem.

About the Role

Plus Power recruits outstanding energy industry professionals who are driven to develop, build and operate assets safely and reliably to decarbonize the power markets while growing their careers. Our team looks for data-driven and fact-based mindsets, engaging and collaborative behaviors, and personal growth-focused professionals.

In order for the global energy system to make the transition from a carbon-based grid, to a renewable energy grid, large scale energy storage must be introduced into the electricity system to balance intra-hour supply and demand. Energy storage is the enabler of high penetration variable renewable generation like solar and wind.

Plus Power is looking to hire a Project Development Manager to be a functional lead of multiple projects within Plus Power’s portfolio. The Project Development Manager will own the ultimate responsibility for acquiring and de-risking a portfolio of projects. The Project Development Manager will have a sophisticated team of subject matter experts who will provide support for specific discrete deliverables such as cost estimates and interconnection process navigation, however the ultimate responsibility of this position is to lead a cross-functional team in order to bring a portfolio of projects to. Upon NTP functional responsibility of the project will be transferred to Plus Power’s EPC team.

Key Responsibilities

• Site acquisition and due diligence: work with the Real Estate team at Plus Power to acquire project sites following internal processes and bring them through the diligence process, or take over existing projects diligence them
• Project development: manage a project pipeline and execute on complex milestone deliverables across a network of stakeholders
• Project management: problem solving nuanced site, permit, and technology issues with internal experts and external stakeholders
• Project finance: understand the key financing elements of a project and work with the finance and commercial teams to ensure that all projects and deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles
• Contract origination: Work with markets and origination team to identify and quantify opportunities, supporting RFP submissions
• Commercial negotiation: support stakeholders in the negotiation power purchase agreements, permitting documents, interconnection or other IESO agreements to protect the commercial sensitivities of each deal from a development perspective. Supporting the financing of each new deal
• Deal execution: providing support in closing and financing each new deal

Skills & Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in project development focused on renewable or traditional transmission connected generators in Ontario, PJM, MISO or ISONE

• Based in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area

• Experience with at least one energy project in Ontario

• Familiarity with the Ontario market dynamics and the IESO

• Experience supporting full lifecycle development of a renewable energy asset or energy storage project

• Participation in an organization which has developed an energy storage project

• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types:

• Site lease or purchase agreements

• Site Plan and Building Permit approvals

• Interconnection agreements

• Power purchase or tolling agreements

• MIPA / PSA for project disposition / acquisition

• Creative independent thinker; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in both team and individual settings

• Must be flexible and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills

• Travel required as necessary to support permitting activities, stakeholder meetings and other related tasks

Compensation, Location, and Benefits

Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators. Flexible, work from home in Ontario, Canada.

Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program, unlimited vacation, flexible remote work, educational assistance, parental leave, and a highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth.

Plus Power is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace where people of all backgrounds can thrive. Plus Power is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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