Project Developer from System One
Weedhaven, TX 77465
About the Job
System One is currently seeking a Project Developer for an industry-leading client in the Weedhaven, TX area.
Scope of Job: The Project Developer position is focused on identifying and pursuing new energy business for utility scale projects and services, including solar PV and wind energy. The role focuses on customer identification, lead qualification and generation, outreach to help build out the development pipeline, and working with Development Managers to craft and close transactions. Responsibilities extend across all phases of Company business development including customer relationship management, market-specific analysis, direct marketing and cold calling to customers, business development campaign plan development and execution, proposal development, land acquisition, and assistance with contract negotiations. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, industry experience or exposure, experience developing and nurturing customer relationships, and a deep passion for renewable energy. The successful candidate will also be team oriented and will demonstrate strong reasoning and communication skills, both oral and written.
Responsibilities:
Scope of Job: The Project Developer position is focused on identifying and pursuing new energy business for utility scale projects and services, including solar PV and wind energy. The role focuses on customer identification, lead qualification and generation, outreach to help build out the development pipeline, and working with Development Managers to craft and close transactions. Responsibilities extend across all phases of Company business development including customer relationship management, market-specific analysis, direct marketing and cold calling to customers, business development campaign plan development and execution, proposal development, land acquisition, and assistance with contract negotiations. The successful candidate will have strong organizational skills, industry experience or exposure, experience developing and nurturing customer relationships, and a deep passion for renewable energy. The successful candidate will also be team oriented and will demonstrate strong reasoning and communication skills, both oral and written.
Responsibilities:
- Business Development Execution collaborate with the Origination team to develop and implement contact plans with customers in targeted segments. Engage and obtain required information for proposal development. Assist in proposal development and writing. Coordinate with colleagues across the Company to assemble and submit proposals.
- Land Acquisition assist the team in acquiring new land for targeted development opportunities.
- Collaborate with Business Development managers to craft the customer transaction and track contracting activity.
- Market Research on specific regional or state markets and incentives, verticals, and co-development opportunities.
- Track, update, coordinate, and advance the project development pipeline and assist in creating new opportunities.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Education/Experience- Bachelor's degree: Engineering, Environmental Science or related technical degree
- 5+ years of experience in engineering or related technical field
- Prior energy industry experience preferred
- Familiarity with GIS, mapping, solar and/or wind industry terms and sales contract forms preferred
- Proven track record in opportunity identification; demonstrated success in prospecting, identifying, and qualifying new business opportunities.
- Proven track record in building relationships; ability to develop customer relationships through existing contacts and relationships; build relationships quickly.
- Ability to articulate complex issues through succinct, cohesive summaries and presentations.
- Diplomatic, persuasive, and articulate communication style.
- Working knowledge or demonstrated ability to quickly learn renewable energy and storage offering.
- Entrepreneurial spirit, high energy, and ability to work well in a team environment with proven attention to detail and project management experience.
- Ability to travel upon request.
- Experience and/or formal training in structured proposal development is a plus.
- Willingness to embrace and defend a culture of respect, communication, and accountability to thrive in a highly dynamic environment.
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