Project Development Manager
Trina Solar · South Korea
Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Project Development Manager is responsible for identifying and developing solar power plant projects from inception to completion, including site acquisition and feasibility studies. They will manage project timelines, budgets, and stakeholder relationships while ensuring compliance with regulatory and environmental standards.
What they look for
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 6 years of experience in solar or wind project development, with a minimum of 3 years in an international development or EPC company. A bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or finance is required, along with strong negotiation and communication skills.
Full description
Responsibilities
- Actively identify and develop new greenfield and brownfield solar power plant opportunities;
- Collecting documents and prepare IC meeting;
- Lead greenfield site identification activities based on Trina greenfield strategy;
- Perform due diligence and investigation into background info and specs for the project, resource and site assessment, interconnection issues, feasibility studies, environmental and risk assessment, secure sites through land option agreements;
- Support the negotiation of commercial transactions and assist with project financing if required;
- Define project scope, budget, execution strategies, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with management and stakeholders;
- Manage project development from beginning to end. Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools. Track project milestones and deliverables;
- Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations. Pro-actively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans;
- Support internal team members and contractors; support them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work. This extends to both EPC and O&M tasks;
- Build and maintain good relationships with project stakeholders, local and state government, local community, statutory stakeholders, and environmental bodies;
- Participate in meetings with government and regulatory stakeholders to influence decisions and secure opportunities for growing the business. Prepare proposals and presentations in line with company’s strategy and business interest;
- Participate in trade-shows, workshops or other relevant events to promote business interest and develop new project opportunities.
Requirements
- Minimum of 6 years of solar or wind project development experience, 3 years of project development experience with an international major/reputable development/EPC company.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Previous experience of greenfield and brownfield sites identification and acquisition.
- Previous experience in fostering landowner relationships, negotiation of landowner agreements and strong understanding of planning processes and grid connection processes.
- Awareness and understanding of economic, regulatory and demographic factors which impact upon greenfield project development search areas, development activities, commercial drivers, and financing requirements.
- Bachelor degree and above, preferred majors include electrical engineering, civil engineering, business administration, finance/investment; or equivalent experience in project development.
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We offer you
About us
Trina Solar is an internationally recognized solar energy company. Our growing global presence includes regional headquarters in Switzerland, US, Japan and China with offices in Madrid, Munich, Milan, the UK, San Jose, Seoul, Tokyo and Shanghai, to provide our customers with timely, reliable service.
As Trina Solar continues to expand its capacity, we are looking for talent who is passionate about solar energy. From research and development to sales and marketing to manufacturing and operations, Trina Solar looks for people who thrive in exciting, challenging and dynamic work environments to become a part of our dedicated team of professionals and contribute daily to bringing clean, reliable and cost effective solar energy solutions to customers around the globe.
Join us in our mission to promote and develop solar energy as a source of clean, renewable energy for all.
