Senior Manager of Project Development, CAISO

Aypa Power, a Blackstone portfolio company, is a leading developer, owner, and operator of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable projects that power our communities and cities. Our mission is to responsibly decarbonize the grid and make North American energy markets more affordable, sustainable, and efficient. Aypa is well-capitalized and uniquely positioned to lean forward on projects with well-suited deal structures to meet our customers’ needs. We have been at the forefront of energy storage development since our first energy storage project came online in 2018. As a leader in our industry, we have over 22 GW of utility-scale energy storage and hybrid renewable energy projects in development and 33 projects in operation or construction across North America.

We are seeking a Senior Manager of Project Development to develop stand-alone utility-scale energy storage and renewable hybrid projects from market assessment to site development and through financial close, throughout the CAISO market. This is a high-visibility role in an organization with an established portfolio. The successful candidate will be immediately assigned a portfolio of projects to manage while also contributing to regional expansion.

Responsibilities:

• Lead project development activities from inception to financial close by coordinating with internal and external subject matter experts to meet project objectives;
• Develop and own relationships with external project stakeholders including landowners, permitting authorities, and utilities;
• Lead recurring project reporting including status tracing, risk identification and mitigation, and financial performance to the Director and executives;
• Source consultants and lead negotiation of scopes of work for development studies and activities;
• Support Commercial team in project marketing and solicitation, i.e. RFP response;
• Contribute to development and project acquisition due diligence;
• Monitor regulatory and policy changes and incorporate into project development strategy;
• Other duties as assigned or required.

Key Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Environmental Science, or similar with a graduate degree (MBA) a strong plus;
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience with demonstrated project success in utility scale renewable energy project development;
• Ability to thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, including a creative and proactive work ethic;
• Strong project management skills with experience managing multiple large teams on concurrent projects;
• Demonstrated ability to accurately assess, quantify, and resolve project and contractual risk;
• Knowledge of and experience in CAISO including legal, regulatory, and environmental aspects;
• Experience in MS Office (Teams, Project, PowerPoint, Excel).

Compensation and Location:

• Salary: A base salary commensurate with experience.
• Bonus: An annual bonus will be awarded based on both individual performance as well as the overall success of the business.
• Benefits: Aypa offers an attractive benefit package with excellent health care / dental / vision, 401k matching, unlimited vacation and other health/wellness benefits.
• Location: This is a remote role. Preference for location in California and the San Francisco Bay Area.

At Aypa, we nurture and support a highly diverse team and actively seek to advance fair and inclusive practices in all aspects of what we do. We hire passionate, dedicated, and forward-thinking individuals from different backgrounds and value unique perspectives and experiences. With a focus on belonging, we are committed to providing an inclusive environment for all. 

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