Job Description

The Development Manager manages the day to day development tasks for a set of large and complex renewable energy projects throughout their lifecycle from initiation to handoff to construction. The Development Manager coordinates and reviews the work product of multiple development functions, consultants, technicians and others and is responsible for the execution and performance of complex multi-disciplinary projects with teams working across geographies. This position will work closely with interconnection, permitting, real estate/land acquisition, GIS, finance, M&A, design and engineering teams to achieve project and company goals. 

The Development Manager reports to the Head of Development, or other senior management personnel that the Senior Vice President/President of the Company may designate.  This position may also require travel at least 50% of the time.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with Senior Management to identify and prioritize target greenfield sites and acquisition targets for renewable energy opportunities by leading customer-focused, data-driven, multi-dimensional analysis incorporating input from cross-functional team members;
• Manage interconnection process, land acquisitions, project permitting, and applications;
• Coordinate and guide real estate/land acquisition team on target greenfield sites;  
• Deliver development projects on time and on budget;
• Coordinate and guide the broader development team in achieving project objectives;
• Track project risk throughout the development cycle; provide risk assessments and mitigations to Senior Management;
• Participate in the development of key account and utility relationships, support origination of contracts with such key accounts;
• Develop proposal strategies, RFP processes or similar, and negotiate terms for vendors and consultants who participate in the development process;
• Develop/maintain business relationships with key consultants and vendors;
• Maintain and provide suggestions for project development tracking and reporting;
• All other duties as assigned by Senior Management.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in business, planning, engineering or finance related fields
• 3-5 years of solar project development experience
• Solid understanding of renewable energy markets and project lifecycle
• Demonstrated experience in land development/entitlement/permitting and interconnection
• Strong project skills including creating and managing project budgets and schedules
• Ability to work effectively with, and manage, cross-functional teams
• Ability to manage and support multiple projects simultaneously, with varying complexities and urgencies presented day to day 
• Ability to effectively work remotely with minimal supervision
• Excellent people, entrepreneurial, organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective computer skills including GIS, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of GIS is a strong plus
• Willing to travel at least 50% of the time
• A valid driving license and passport

Hanwha Q CELLS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics

Company Description

The company brings a decade of global leadership in solar PV to deliver utility-scale power generation plants customized for local and regional energy markets. HQC US offers the full spectrum of PV solutions – from the core technology of cells and modules to large-scale project development and investment. With proven capabilities across the solar and battery storage value chain, HQC US minimizes uncertainty and risk, and helps customers achieve a higher return on their investment in renewable energy.