Project Development Manager

Summary

Join Plus Power, a leading energy storage company, as a Project Development Manager. You will be a functional lead for multiple projects, owning the responsibility for acquiring and de-risking a portfolio of projects. This role involves managing a project pipeline, executing complex deliverables, problem-solving site and permit issues, and understanding key financing elements. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring projects to Notice to Proceed (NTP). The position requires significant experience in renewable energy project development, specifically in Ontario, and familiarity with relevant agreements and market dynamics. Plus Power offers a competitive compensation package, flexible remote work options, and a comprehensive benefits program.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in project development focused on renewable or traditional transmission connected generators in Ontario, PJM, MISO or ISONE
• Based in Toronto or the Greater Toronto Area
• Experience with at least one energy project in Ontario
• Familiarity with the Ontario market dynamics and the IESO
• Experience supporting full lifecycle development of a renewable energy asset or energy storage project
• Participation in an organization which has developed an energy storage project
• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types: Site lease or purchase agreements
• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types: Site Plan and Building Permit approvals
• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types: Interconnection agreements
• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types: Power purchase or tolling agreements
• Experience participating in the development of or completing all of the following agreement types: MIPA / PSA for project disposition / acquisition
• Creative independent thinker; demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of a diverse team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment in both team and individual settings
• Must be flexible and detail-oriented with excellent problem-solving skills
• Travel required as necessary to support permitting activities, stakeholder meetings and other related tasks

Responsibilities

• Site acquisition and due diligence: work with the Real Estate team at Plus Power to acquire project sites following internal processes and bring them through the diligence process, or take over existing projects diligence them
• Project development: manage a project pipeline and execute on complex milestone deliverables across a network of stakeholders
• Project management: problem solving nuanced site, permit, and technology issues with internal experts and external stakeholders
• Project finance: understand the key financing elements of a project and work with the finance and commercial teams to ensure that all projects and deals continue to meet or exceed financial hurdles
• Contract origination: Work with markets and origination team to identify and quantify opportunities, supporting RFP submissions
• Commercial negotiation: support stakeholders in the negotiation power purchase agreements, permitting documents, interconnection or other IESO agreements to protect the commercial sensitivities of each deal from a development perspective. Supporting the financing of each new deal
• Deal execution: providing support in closing and financing each new deal

Benefits

• Highly competitive total compensation from one of North America’s leading energy storage developers, owners and operators
• Flexible, work from home in Ontario, Canada
• Plus Power offers a comprehensive benefits program
• Unlimited vacation
• Flexible remote work
• Educational assistance
• Parental leave
• A highly engaging company culture with opportunities for in-person connection and learning and growth