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Project Development Manager
Reference Acciona North America
Job Type Full-time
Job Status Interviewing
Date Posted Thursday, 24 June 2010
Location Toronto, Canada
Duration
Company Information

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Job Description Position Summary
Acciona seeks experienced professionals to assist in the development of utility-scale wind power. The Project Development Manager will be responsible for multiple projects, ensuring that their projects are completed on time and on budget. The Project Development Manager's charter will be to focus on managing existing projects, for identifying and securing new development sites, evaluating project acquisition and investment opportunities. members

Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

Manage process to move projects from green field development to commercial, preconstruction stage
Effectively manage existing projects to ensure schedule and budget objectives are achieved
Coordinate feasibility studies and project development activities with cross functional resources, peers, and outside consultants to ensure project stays on track
Negotiate land rights acquisition with landowners and address land use issues
Work with Environmental Manager to define, apply for and manage complex federal, state, and local environmental, construction, and related permits, and support community outreach efforts with stakeholders
Coordinate wind resource assessment activities with Wind Analysis staff
Work with Power Marketing and Transmission staff to manage interconnection studies, load flow analyses, and assist in PPA negotiations
Identify and communicate any project risks and develop mitigation strategies for all Acciona stakeholders
Identify and introduce new potential joint venture partners, project acquisition opportunities and green field opportunities
Identify and develop relationships with stakeholders; effectively communicate with a range of personalities, including land owners, partners, government officials, technical experts, utilities, and consultants
Prepare and present detailed project analysis to key stakeholders

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Excellent written and oral communications skills; the ability to develop clear and concise development plans and presentations regarding project status, timeline, risk assessment, and budget needs and performance
Ability to operate at a detailed level, to organize and multi-task, with a dedication to seeing projects through to completion
Ability to read and interpret topographic and other land use maps, preferably with some experience with Graphic Information Systems
Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability to negotiate effectively with landowners, permitting authorities, utilities, and other stakeholders
Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation
Work well in and potentially be responsible for leading a team in a collaborative manner
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:

Willingness to travel (at least 50% of the time)
EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science , Engineering, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience
Demonstrated previous experience in energy development, specifically wind energy and/or PV projects. Thorough understanding of deregulated electricity markets
Minimum 3+ years’ in a relevant energy related project management position with proven track record of building, leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, preferably
in the renewable energy or power generation industry
Previous business and utility industry experience preferred

For more information or to apply go to:
http://www.acciona-na.com/Careers/Current-Openings.aspx
How to Apply

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