Vice President, East Region Development

As the Vice President of East Region Development, you will lead a team that is driving the creation of Scout’s East Region U.S.-based renewable energy projects through mid- to late development phases. You will be responsible for your team’s delivery of profitable projects that meet all project milestones.

Responsibilities

Lead a team driving the creation of Scout’s East Region U.S.-based renewable energy projects through mid- to late development phases; Deliver profitable projects that meet all project milestones; Cultivate and retain a productive and high functioning team of developers; Champion a culture of execution, ownership, and accountability; Approve and secure resources for training and professional development; Develop, implement, and oversee cross-functional processes to optimize Scout’s resources; Establish the foundation for Scout to be a preferred partner in the region; Secure approvals for project development strategy and tactics; Act as the final department-level reviewer for key project-based decisions; Secure approval for department’s portfolio-and project-level budgets; Oversee implementation of risk management frameworks; Resolve complex issues with contractor relationships and direct overall contractor strategy; Ensure contract review and administration are consistently managed; Oversee development and refinement of financial feasibility tools; Develop innovative approaches to resolving complex commercial matters; Collaborate with the M&A team on due diligence and strategic M&A opportunities; Establish strong relationships with peers on other teams; Collaborate with the Real Estate team on real estate strategy and stakeholder relations; Establish frameworks for working with Procurement, Construction, and Operations teams; Secure resources for permitting and tax abatement tools and favorable resolutions; Maintain framework with the Interconnection team; Accountable for process to secure needed reviews and approvals of site and system design.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college program; 10+ years of wind development experience; Considerable experience leading mid- to late stage development projects, including extensive knowledge around real estate, interconnection, permitting, and environmental; Leadership of growing and maturing teams, demonstrating team member development and achievement of financial and other operational goals; Experience navigating tax equity, construction lender, and other due diligence processes; Ability to drive decisions through executive and investor approval processes to favorable and prudent outcomes in line with business plan objectives; Strong understanding of the relationships within a project schedule in order to prioritize teams’ resource allocation and anticipate and mitigate risks; Mastery of development of at least one utility-scale renewable energy technology (i.e., wind, solar, storage) and prior experience with or interest in expanding to development of the other technology type(s); Solid knowledge and understanding of key value drivers for renewable power projects and the ability to convert that knowledge into value-added strategies at the portfolio level; Demonstrated ability to work in a flat organization, successfully leveraging the expertise of multiple colleagues in different lines of reporting; Strong communication, project management and team-building skills experience working with cross-functional internal and external technical advisors and stakeholders; Ability to multi-task and arbitrate between conflicting priorities with clear target setting and follow-through capability in a fast-paced work environment; Proficiency with Microsoft Office and project management software. Tech savvy with the ability to integrate technology into core business processes and functions; Willing and available to travel as needed.

Benefits

Attractive bonus potential; medical/dental/vision insurance with attractive premiums; 401(k) match; STD; LTD; Employee Assistance Program; optional supplemental insurance coverage.