Director Development

JERA Americas•Houston, TX

38d

About The Position

Director, [GEP] Development is primary responsible for providing commercial, contracting leadership and subject matter expertise on energy infrastructure projects including development activities, joint ventures, contract negotiations and execution of business plans for greenfield, brownfield, and mid-stage energy infrastructure projects across the U.S., including thermal generation, energy storage (e.g., lithium-ion and long-duration energy storage), renewable energy resources (e.g., solar, wind) low-carbon energy solutions (e.g., hydrogen, ammonia, carbon capture, and direct air capture) and LNG receiving and distribution infrastructure (Regas terminals, FSRU, Break Bulk) as business strategy dictates.Position DescriptionEssential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.1. Execute on business development activities related to energy infrastructure including thermal, low carbon dispatchable and low carbon technologies. 2. Oversee and/or support specific project development activities including create business strategies, project origination, coordination and leading execution efforts with a matrixed and cross functional team.3. Oversee and/or support commercial business development activities and product sales contracts across the full value chain. Work seamlessly with the internal M&A teams.4. Support business development initiatives across various energy infrastructure segments5. Input and expertise on costs and commercial aspects of contracting for engineering, long lead equipment and EPC services to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy in collaboration with internal Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams.6. Oversee and/or support developing commercial terms for joint ventures and specific asset projects including M&A activities 7. Support JERA Americas team with communications and interaction with JERA HQ staff on projects, evaluations, budgets and approvals8. Identifying, evaluating and developing energy infrastructure projects.9. Monitor and advancing innovative business concepts and technologies, where relevant, including project development, contracting, economics and logistics with potential partners10. Manage project development teams, prioritizing resources and assignments; employee career development11. Support JERA HQ on an as-need basis 12. Help people win at work and support JERA’s goals related to environmental stewardship13. Development and review contracts to ensure compliance with pricing, measurement, commitments, and other contract provisions. 14. Participate in external engagements and stay abreast of key trends and structures evolving in the external market to infuse into current projects. Position Description Continued15. Travel as needed domestically and internationally to meet for business and project development.16. Develop projects in accordance with the JERA America’s project delivery framework. 17. Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in engineering, business or related field
10 years’ experience in Power or Energy Project Development, including origination
5 years’ experience managing teams
Desire to work in team-oriented culture with open communication
Business Acumen and Subject Matter Expertise and Experience
Skill to work on multiple projects and provide hands-on leadership
Ability to effectively work with customers and partners to create plans and execute on plans
Economic analysis and modeling with a view to project financing structuring
Self Starter able to work independently to advance JERA business plans
Communication Proficiency
Ethical Conduct
Problem Solving/Analysis
Strategic Thinking
Resourceful, results and data-driven, as a voice of commercial wisdom
Discretion and Confidentiality

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or MBA
Expertise in US energy markets
Expertise in Origination
Expertise in Project Development
Expertise in Deal Delivery
Exercising business judgment
Leadership Skills
Financial Acumen

Responsibilities

Execute on business development activities related to energy infrastructure including thermal, low carbon dispatchable and low carbon technologies.
Oversee and/or support specific project development activities including create business strategies, project origination, coordination and leading execution efforts with a matrixed and cross functional team.
Oversee and/or support commercial business development activities and product sales contracts across the full value chain. Work seamlessly with the internal M&A teams.
Support business development initiatives across various energy infrastructure segments
Input and expertise on costs and commercial aspects of contracting for engineering, long lead equipment and EPC services to develop a comprehensive procurement strategy in collaboration with internal Engineering, Project Management and Supply Chain teams.
Oversee and/or support developing commercial terms for joint ventures and specific asset projects including M&A activities
Support JERA Americas team with communications and interaction with JERA HQ staff on projects, evaluations, budgets and approvals
Identifying, evaluating and developing energy infrastructure projects.
Monitor and advancing innovative business concepts and technologies, where relevant, including project development, contracting, economics and logistics with potential partners
Manage project development teams, prioritizing resources and assignments; employee career development
Support JERA HQ on an as-need basis
Help people win at work and support JERA’s goals related to environmental stewardship
Development and review contracts to ensure compliance with pricing, measurement, commitments, and other contract provisions.
Participate in external engagements and stay abreast of key trends and structures evolving in the external market to infuse into current projects.
Travel as needed domestically and internationally to meet for business and project development.
Develop projects in accordance with the JERA America’s project delivery framework.
Performs other duties as assigned