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Vice President Of Development.USA, West Coast

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Sectors Sustainability, Climate, CSR, EMS
Location California - America North
Salary Additional Information $180-200k
Type Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status Full Time
Level Mid Level
Deadline 26/10/2011
Company Name Viridium Associates
Contact Name
Telephone 0207 019 4102
Email jobs@viridiumassociates.com
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Description

My client is one of the leading developers of renewable energy projects. They develop, construct and operate a number of wind and solar parks through out the US and Europe.

Position Overview:

The successful candidate will responsible for leading a team of experienced developers and helping to further develop the companies portfolio of solar and wind projects.

Responsibilities:-

  • Taking a leading role in all development processes
  • Management of a regional group of developers
  • Coordinating project economics
  • Continuously assessing the profitability of projects and successful development, including the preparation of land for construction
  • Conduct market analysis and feasibility and risk assessment studies on a daily basis
  • Ensure all deals meet revenue and margin expectations
  • Proactively sourcing new projects to grow the business
  • Liaise with onsite project developers, project managers and construction managers to ensure punctual completion of all solar and wind projects
  • Representing the company to local authorities, stakeholders and utilities
  • Keeping up to date with market dynamics and implementing marketing strategies 
  • Supporting in the negotiations of sales agreements for solar and wind projects

Education:

  • Strong educational background, undergraduate degree in engineering and/or business related field (Masters degree is highly desirable)

Core Requirements:

  • A minimum of 6 years working experience as a developer for renewable energy projects
  • Proven experience managing utility scale solar and/or wind projects
  • Proven managerial experience
  • Previous experience negotiating the contract and sales agreements for utility scale solar and wind projects
  • In depth understanding of Western energy market
  • Must have a strong understanding of technical matters, the ability to think in an economic perspective and experience of project development

General Requirements:-

  • Strong commercial awareness
  • Strong leadership ability
  • Willingness to travel
  • Excellent problem analytical and problem solving skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects
  • Ability to manage a multi-cultural workforce

Key skills

Managerial experience, Experience developing utility scale solar and wind projects, Educated to degree level

For more information please send a Word copy of your CV to jobs@viridiumassociates.com, call us on +44 (0) 203 005 5560, or visit www.viridiumassociates.com.  No PDFs please. We can only respond to applicants with relevant experience as detailed above.

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