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McKinstry Senior Project Developer - Renewables in Seattle, Washington
Build the future, spark innovation and align your career with purpose. McKinstry is innovating the waste and climate harm out of the built environment and creating lasting impact. Together, we're building a thriving planet. Buildings are a leading contributor to the climate crisis, generating nearly 40% of total global energy-related carbon emissions. We're making a lasting impact on our industry and within our communities by addressing the climate, affordability and equity crises through: renewables and energy services engineering and design construction and facility services To get where we're going, we need big thinkers, problem solvers and collaborative mindsets. Does that sound like you? The Opportunity with McKinstry We are adding a Senior Project Developer to our growing Renewables in Denver, CO. The Senior Project Developer will be directly responsible for cultivating clients and acquiring new business focused on prospective clients that with aggressive decarbonization goals in the private sector across the continental US. The position will lead the project development process for Renewable Energy projects across the US from initial concept through client contract. This position will play a key role in developing Solar PV and Battery Storage projects that may be integrated into larger energy projects, which may include Electric Vehicle infrastructure, Microgrids, Energy Efficiency, and Energy Consulting services. The position will play a critical leadership role during the sales and development phases on projects and requires subject matter expertise in deal structuring, business development strategy, project development, utility policy, financial modelling, and project finance. The Senior Project Developer will join a growing team of developers, engineers, and business development professionals focused on accelerating McKinstry's growth as a developer of projects and portfolios with capacities of 5-20MW+. This role will primarily focus on commercial and industrial behind-the-meter Solar PV projects but may also include front-of-meter projects. This role will work closely with internal teams including senior leadership, business development, engineering, construction, legal, project finance departments, and external parties to identify, pursue, and develop Renewable Energy projects that maximize client value and minimize risk to McKinstry. Business Development: Focus technologies include solar, battery energy storage, and microgrids. Primary market focus is larger private sector clients with large industrial sites and/or portfolios of buildings that span multiple states or regions. Supports the generation of new business by established and growing new strategic accounts and channel partners. Work with internal business units to identify and develop renewable energy opportunities that deepen our existing relationship with strategic clients. Market/vertical sector analysis and development of go to market strategies. Identify and attend client engagement events and conferences. Oversee development, content, and strategic messaging for proposals and presentations to successfully position DER solutions to clients. Coordinate with marketing teams to develop and produce market facing sales content and collateral. Support business development by traveling to attend sales presentations, developing presentations, and any other requirements to achieve Renewable Energy awards and sales. Participate in strategic planning for key accounts and clients. Understand McKinstry technology offerings, vertical, and geographic markets and stay up to date on competitive landscape. The role will have an annual bookings target. Project Development: Vetting and Team Management Directly responsibility for completing project viability assessment and economic and financial analysis for new opportuniti