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Vistra Corp•Irving, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role serves as Development Manager for power generation projects of various technologies, including simple and combined cycle gas turbines, utility scale solar, and energy storage projects, within the MISO/PJM/NYISO and ISONE power markets. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all project development activities through the transition to construction. This includes supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use, and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and advancing projects through the interconnection process. The role also involves coordinating with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, and procurement to ensure effective project execution. The Development Manager will manage project schedules and budgets and report to Vistra management.

Requirements

5+ years relevant experience (development and strategy, understanding contracts, project management)
General business knowledge and acumen, with broad-based knowledge of the Development processes
Strong written and oral communication; ability to negotiate and persuade others
Advanced Microsoft office capabilities (PowerPoint, Word and Excel)
Ability to work with and manage confidential information
Strong organizational, analytical, project, process, and budgeting skills
High school diploma or equivalent
Experience gained through college degree programs and/or certifications is applicable to above skills

Nice To Haves

Experience in development in the Midwest or Northeast territories is strongly preferred
BA/BS/MS/MBA in engineering, environmental or business disciplines

Responsibilities

Oversee all project development activities through a transition to construction, including supporting real estate negotiations, securing land use, special use and environmental permitting approvals, interfacing with Local and State officials, and overseeing and advancing projects through the interconnection process.
Coordinate with internal teams and external consultants and stakeholders on interconnection, power marketing, engineering, legal, and procurement as needed to ensure effective execution of projects.
Manage project schedule and budget and report to Vistra management.
Execute project development strategy in the region.
Be accountable for all related aspects of project development for an assigned site, including customer and utility relations, permitting, land acquisition, general stakeholder relations, and project schedule.
Work with the origination team to cultivate customer relationships in the region.
Work closely with internal and external resources on project transactions.
Be responsible for budget and driving profitability of utility-scale projects on assigned sites.
Develop and deliver commercial and utility scale battery storage and solar projects to successful close.
Work with internal Construction and Operations teams on executing efficient “hand-offs” throughout the Development lifecycle.