Business Developer

Job Description

Business Developer will develop utility-scale wind and solar power projects in Texas for the purpose of achieving commercially operating renewable power stations in the ERCOT market.

Key Responsibilities

• Obtain, support and/or manage site development of wind and solar projects: including leasing or optioning land for lease or purchase property, getting easements, and curing title defects.
• Obtain land use entitlements, tax incentives, and other local/state/federal permits necessary for construction.
• Engage with project area communities and develop working relationships.
• Be a key point of contact for project stakeholders, including landowners and local/state officials.
• Develop project budgets and schedules, write reports, and give presentations as required and directed.
• Lead and coordinate a multi-disciplinary project team.
• Support project acquisition and or divestitures, including conducting due diligence.
• Assist with developing strategy and business opportunities in the region.

Key Abilities

• Ability to work with anyone in any environment and in particular rural settings.
• Comfortable meeting and calling upon landowners, attorneys, politicians and civil servants and developing a professional rapport with project stakeholders.
• Negotiating contracts
• Excited by challenges and the patience to implement a strategy over months or multiple years.
• Unphased by changing schedules, tasks, and priorities.
• Like to learn new concepts and educate one-self on diverse subjects.
• Listen well and can persuasively advocate a position orally in individual and group situations.

Key Skills

• Demonstrate performance in creating and leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels.
• Proficiency in Windows based business software applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in ArcGIS and Google Earth or similar geographic mapping software.
• Written work is clear, concise, and compelling.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of ERCOT/U.S. electricity markets.
• Willingness to travel up to 50% or more as required within the region, and to corporate headquarters in Oregon.
• Demonstrate experience in contract review/negotiation, land-related development, project management, and problem/conflict resolution.
• Based in Texas. Able to work in U.S., native (or ability to communicate as such) English speaker, valid U.S. driver’s license.

Valued Qualifications

• Experience in renewable energy project development or equivalent in the electricity sector.
• Experience of developing renewable energy projects in ERCOT.
• Experience in developing a project/real estate or project management.
• Knowledge or understanding of agricultural and energy land use practices.
• Familiarity with title and survey requirements for land leasing or purchasing.
• Military or public service experience.

Key Success Factors

• Be a self-starter with the ability to work remotely with little day-to-day supervision.
• Ability to work with challenging individuals and group in project area communities.
• Ability to be persistent in obtaining site control, entitlements and permits.
• Ability to navigate in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
• Ability to build consensus between diverse work streams to advance projects.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment.
• Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions.
• Ability to work efficiently and seamlessly (via computer/smart phone) in any setting while traveling.
• Work with the highest integrity and follow company rules and procedures and best practices.