Lead Regional Business Developer - Military Veterans
at Avangrid
Job Title: Lead Regional Business Developer
Department: Onshore Management
Reports to: Director - Business Development
Location: Remote, Rocky Mountain, Desert Southwest
The base salary range for this position is dependent upon experience and location, ranging from: $142,039 - $177,549
The Lead Regional Business Developer will develop and maintain a portfolio of business opportunities including Greenfield development and acquisition of facilities in the assigned region.
Key Responsibilities
Manage site development of wind energy projects including establishment of site control, permitting of project sites, and management of community relations.
Support project acquisition efforts including due diligence on potential acquisitions and negotiation of purchase and sale agreements.
Be a key point of contact for project stakeholders, including landowners and local county officials.
Strategically identify new business opportunities and work with internal technical support teams.
Adhere to effective internal controls, including providing project development budgets, schedules, and other updates as required by senior management.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering, Business or a directly related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
8+ years' experience in energy project development.
Willingness to travel up to 50% of the time.
Proven experience in contract negotiation and project management.
Proficiency in Windows based business software applications, including Word and Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Engineering, Business, or directly related field.
Experience in wind power development.
Experience in project management.
Additional Success Factors
The above description is not intended to be all inclusive. Employees in this position may be required to perform related aspects of the job or special projects not listed above, as assigned by the supervisor.
Ability to navigate and succeed in a highly matrixed reporting structure, preferably at an international company.
Self-starter with demonstrated performance leading initiatives and building consensus at all levels of a matrixed global organization with minimal supervision.
Ability to work effectively in an environment where consensus between diverse work streams is often required before projects can proceed.
Strong prioritization and multi-tasking skills with the ability to operate in a complex, rapidly changing business environment with typically, tight schedules and demanding targets.
Ability to analyze project risks and proactively identify solutions with a flexible, creative, and solution-focused outlook on problem solving.
Effectively provides and receives information orally in individual and group situations. Written expression is clear, concise, and conveys the desired message.
Mobility Information
Please note that any applicant who is not a citizen of the country of the vacancy will be subject to compliance with the applicable immigration requirements to legally work in that country
AVANGRID's employment practices and policies are geared to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. At AVANGRID we provide fair and equal employment and advancement opportunities for all employees and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.\nIf you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who is unable to use our online tool to search for or to apply for jobs, you may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting our People and Organization department at careers@avangrid.com
Avangrid employees may be assigned a system emergency role and in the event of a system emergency, may be required to work outside of their regular schedule/job duties. This is applicable to employees that will work in Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, and New York within AVANGRD Network and Corporate functions. This does not include those that will work for Avangrid Renewables
Job Posting End Date:
February-10-2025
NM
AVANGRID, Inc. (NYSE: AGR) is a leading, sustainable energy company with $32 billion in assets and operations in 24 U.S. states. AVANGRID has two primary lines of business: Avangrid Networks and Avangrid Renewables. Avangrid Networks owns eight electric and natural gas utilities, serving 3.2 million customers in New York and New England. Avangrid Renewables owns and operates 7.1 gigawatts of electricity capacity, primarily through wind power, with a presence in 22 states across the United States. AVANGRID employs approximately 6,500 people. AVANGRID supports the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goals and was awarded Compliance Leader Verification by Ethisphere, a prestigious third party verification of its ethics and compliance program.