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Regional Development Director

Employer:	Acciona Energy
Job Location:	Solana Beach , CA
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Job Description:	Position Summary ACCIONA seeks seasoned professionals to assist in the development of utility-scale wind power and solar PV projects (regionally specific). This position reports to the regional development leader. This senior project management position is responsible for all aspects of delivery for multiple projects ensuring that these projects are successfully completed on time and on budget. The Development Director will focus on managing existing projects and on identifying and securing new development sites, identifying and evaluating project acquisition and investment opportunities and mentoring junior staff members. Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES: * Manage process to move projects from green field development to commercial, preconstruction stage * Ensure that timelines and budgets for Company’s existing projects are effectively managed * Coordinate feasibility studies and project development activities with cross functional resources, peers, and outside consultants to ensure project is progressing in accordance with schedule and all requirements are met * Negotiate land rights acquisition with landowners and address land use issues * Work with Environmental Manager to define, apply for and manage complex federal, state, and local environmental, construction, and related permits, and support community outreach efforts with all stakeholders * Work with Wind Resource staff to coordinate wind resource assessment activities * Work with Power Marketing and Transmission staff to manage interconnection studies, load flow analyses, and assist in PPA negotiations * Identify and communicate any project risks and develop mitigation strategies to all Acciona stakeholders * Identify and introduce potential joint venture partners, project acquisition opportunities, and green field opportunities * Identify and develop relationships, and effectively communicate with diverse group of external stakeholders including land owners, partners, government officials, technical experts, utilities, and consultants * Manage project budget, communicate any significant issues to manager and other key Acciona stakeholders * Prepare and present detailed project analysis to manager and other key Acciona stakeholders * Assume development responsibility for sub-regional areas within the relevant Development Region KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: * Excellent written and oral communications skills; the ability to develop clear and concise development plans and presentations regarding project status, timeline, risk assessment, and budget needs and performance * Ability to operate at a detailed level, to organize and multi-task, with a dedication to seeing projects through to completion * Ability to read and interpret topographic and other land use maps, preferably with some experience with Graphic Information Systems * Understanding of local community dynamics, with the ability to negotiate effectively with landowners, permitting authorities, utilities, and other stakeholders * Understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and contract implementation * Work well in and potentially be responsible for leading a team in a collaborative manner SPECIAL CONDITIONS: * Willingness to travel (at least 50% of the time) EXPERIENCE/QUALIFICATIONS: * Bachelor’s degree in Physical Science , Engineering, Finance or related discipline, or equivalent work experience * Previous experience in energy development, specifically wind energy and PV projects strongly preferred, Thorough understanding of deregulated electricity markets * Minimum 5-7 years in a relevant project management position with proven track record of building, leading and managing a multi-disciplinary team, preferably in the renewable energy or power generation industry * Business and utility industry experience preferred
Company Description:	ACCIONA is one of Spain’s leading business corporations. The Company operates in infrastructure, energy, water treatment and services in more than thirty countries. Its corporate motto, “Pioneers in Sustainable Development”, reflects the Company’s commitment to contributing to economic growth, social progress and environmental balance. ACCIONA is sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index, and posted revenues of €12.67 billion in 2008. The Company has a workforce of 35,000 and is quoted on the IBEX 35 blue chip index (ANA.MC). ACCIONA Solar Power is revolutionizing the development, construction, and operation of concentrating solar power (CSP) plants. ACCIONA Solar Power is a majority-owned affiliate of ACCIONA Energy North America Corporation, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ACCIONA Energy, a division of the international company ACCIONA SA, headquartered in Madrid, Spain. In 2005, ACCIONA Energy purchased a 55 percent stake in Solargenix and the joint venture became ACCIONA Solar Power in 2006. It designs, develops and operates large-scale concentrating solar power plants, including the largest concentrating solar power plant to be completed in the world since 1991, Nevada Solar One (64 MW) in Boulder City, Nevada. For more information, visit www.acciona.com ACCIONA Energy is a leading player in the field of renewable energies. It has installed more than 8,400 MW of different technologies - wind power, hydroelectric, solar and biomass - for itself or for clients. In solar power, ACCIONA Energy has installed in Nevada (US) the largest CSP plant built anywhere in the world in the last eighteen years. The Company recently completed construction of its first plant in Spain and has several facilities at varying stages of construction and development. With regard to solar photovoltaic power, ACCIONA Energy has installed 115 MWp, including a 46 MW plant, the largest of its kind in the world, located in Portugal. The Company also manufactures wind turbines produced with in-house technology, as well as producing biodiesel and bioethanol. ACCIONA Energy delivers services to clients interested in renewables projects.